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Stephanie’s Exercise of the Week
Exercise of the week: Plank
Trying to squeeze back in your pre pregnancy jeans can be a struggle for some. I have found the Plank exercise to be very helpful in getting me back into those Jeans this week!
The plank position will also do wonders for your core muscles which in turn will help protect your back from injuries when hauling your groceries into the house. Read more
Runners and Booties Fitness Contest
Do you use a stroller to help you work out? Tell us which one is your favourite (comment below) and you could win a $150 gift certificate to Lululemon!
Kick Start Your Weekly Workout! Shop n’ Stroll Comes to Vancouver
Join us every Thursday morning starting March 18th, 2010 at 9:30 for Shop n’ Stroll Fitness Class at Oakridge Centre. Shop n’ Stroll is a fitness Class that turns your stroller into a portable fitness machine and takes baby along for the ride. The classes consist of a power walking combined with body sculpting exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the shopping mall environment with the last 15 minutes devoted to socializing for moms and baby. Dads welcome too. Class is sponsored by Oakridge Centre and free to attend! Read more
Aviator Sunglasses
What do Angelina, Marlon Brando, and Lauren Hutton have in common? (Besides the obvious?) Aviator Sunglasses. One trick for pregnancy and transition is to go all black, and accessorize like crazy. Mommy, meet your newest accessory. xx
Getting back into shape after baby – Simple Stroller Workouts
by Zoe Bertoia, for Stroller Strides Canada
Ready to get started? We’ve included a sample workout for you to try. Feel free to get creative and modify it for your enjoyment.
Warm Up – Stand in front of your baby and roll your head from shoulder to shoulder. Always do head “rolls” in the front, never the back. After a few of those, do some shoulder rolls. Roll out any kinks and tension you might have in your body. Walk gently for 5 minutes or so to get the blood flowing. Stop for a quick stretch (a longer stretch should be done after you workout). Read more
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
February is a famous month for love. This quick and easy dessert is sure to make anyone you share it with fall head over heels for you! It’s also a great way to incorporate some fruit into dessert. Read more
