Fussy baby? Some days it is just impossible to put your little one down, which can make a workout tricky. Let baby have the cuddles she’s craving while you try this Traveling V-Squat from Belly Bootcamp! Put baby in a comfortable front- or back-carrier. Head outdoors or use a longer room or hallway if you’re staying in. Extend arms overhead in a “v” shape and stand with feet hip-width apart. Squat, bending knees and pushing bum behind you, until thighs are roughly parallel with floor. Press up, then step forward. Repeat squat. Continue for a total of 10-20 squats. Rest 30-60 seconds, then extend arms up again and repeat 10-20 squats while stepping forward with other leg each time. No carrier? Hold baby against chest, with arms crossed around her, while you work. Complete a total of 2-3 sets on each leg, resting 30-60 seconds between sets. Exercise sends feel-good chemicals to your brain, helping you cope with baby’s needs while remaining calm. And don’t forget to breathe!
~ Dara Duff-Bergeron is a veteran fitness trainer and a specialist in women’s health and fitness. With a decade under her belt, Dara now shares her exceptional experience and down-to-earth philosophy through Fit Family , personal training and Belly Bootcamp , pre- and post-natal fitness. Dara is mommy of one with another on the way, and lives in Toronto with her own little fit family.
