Our bodies morph when we become pregnant, that's expected. What's not expected is how are bodies look after we give birth and how much exercise it takes to look something like we did before our children. The fitness section will help you ease yourself into a routine at home to flatten your stomach, tighten your buttocks and thighs and boost your energy level.
by Amy Welch
After having a baby, most moms feel the urge to get that baby weight off… FAST!!! Despite your enthusiasm, please be patient. Doctors recommend waiting eight weeks before exercising after a c-section and six weeks after vaginal birth.
After giving your body time to heal, focus on the core muscles, including back ... and stomach muscles. They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in lin
by Amy Welch
Monday, April 15, 2013, Patriots Day, marked the 117th year of the Boston Marathon, the oldest marathon and most well known. For those of us in the running community, it is the “marathon of all marathons”…the most prestigious of them all. The race allows 20,000 participants who have qualified by running a previous marathon and hav... hey help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in line with your shoulders,
by Katie Williams, CPT, CSCS
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing! In the nine months leading up to the arrival of your little one, you feel kicks, hear heartbeats and gain some serious weight! And then, our biggest fear is before us: Will I ever be able to get my old physique back? All we want is to get our flat tummy, tight buns, and most importantly, our energy back. ... They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in line with your shoulders
by Amy Welch
After I had my first child, I would’ve sworn I lost my brain. I went back to work eight weeks after I gave birth to my son and felt as though I had lost years of knowledge. My memory was SHOT and I could barely put a sentence together. It was so frustrating!
Does this sound familiar? If this sounds anything like you, you... ach muscles. They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in line with y
by Amy Welch
If you’re searching for a reason to workout because getting fit just isn’t on your “to do” list, there are so many wonderful opportunities to support the cause that you hold dearest.
My Story:
I ran my first marathon in 2002. It was the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. I ... les. They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in line with your shou
by Amy Welch, Fitness Instructor, Palmetto Fit Club
When you think about “family fun,” what are your first thoughts? Mine are belly laughs, big smiles and playing outdoors. With obstacle courses being all of the rage, make playing outdoors a complete family adventure AND ... including back and stomach muscles. They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need
by Amy Welch, Personal Fitness Trainer & Owner of Palmetto Fit Club
Just because summer is coming to an end and those bathing suits are being stored away, that doesn’t mean we should lose sight of the importance of staying fit and healthy. And how ma... tomach muscles. They help control movement of all our extremities, so even when picking up children or their toys, the core muscles are used.
Watch Video on Planking
There are many exercises you can perform to target these muscles, including the
While performing the plank exercise, don’t forget:
1. Watch your alignment. Your ankles, knees, hips and elbows need to stay in line wit
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