As baby gets bigger, you might find working out at home gets tougher and tougher. Baby might be crawling and harder to keep in one spot where you can watch him, or he might just be getting too heavy to comfortably wear in the carrier while you do your exercises. While it’s still warm and sunny outside, put baby in the stroller and head out for a power walk or a jog. Try this Side Squat from Belly Bootcamp to tone your lower body, especially the pesky inner thigh area! Turn sideways, with right hand on the stroller and left hand on left hip. Take a big step with right leg toward the stroller (pushing stroller as you go) and land in a wide, sumo-squat position. Squat, then, as you rise, drag left foot across ground toward right foot to end with feet together. Step out with right foot again and repeat. Complete 15 reps per leg, turning to face opposite direction in order to complete other leg. Repeat for a total of 2-3 sets throughout your walk or jog. Short shorts, here you come!
~ 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 (fitfamily.ca) personal training and Belly Bootcamp (www.bellybootcamp.ca/) 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.
