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3 stroller workout moves

By The Health News Team | August 14, 2019

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Jamie Gillooly, a FIT4MOM® employee, demonstrates three workout moves you can do with a stroller.

Many new moms struggle to find time for themselves, especially when it comes to exercise. That's why San Diego resident Lisa Druxman created FIT4MOM®, a fitness franchise that includes the popular group program, Stroller Strides®.
In 2018, Lisa brought her enthusiasm and expertise to the annual Sharp Women's Health Conference, inspiring moms to make their health and wellness a priority. "After 18 years in business, I still love stroller workouts," she says. "The best part is that you get stronger as your kids get bigger. You can turn every walk into a workout."
Below you'll find three stroller moves that make Lisa’s programs so successful. If you're a new mom, looking for ways to incorporate short, challenging exercises into your everyday routine, try these moves, each of which are demonstrated here by a FIT4MOM educator.

1. Squat jumps with toe tickles

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Adding this cardio move to your workout allows you to do more in less time.

  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

  • Start by doing a regular squat, and then add a jump by pushing from the bottom of the squat.

  • When you land, it’s important to soften your knees to protect your joints and lower back, so focus on landing in the same squat you left.

  • Keep baby smiling with some fun toe tickles as you land.

2. Stationary swivel lunge

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This type of lower body exercise targets the quads and hamstrings, and helps with coordination and balance.

  • Stand with feet a little wider than hip-width apart.

  • Step back with your left foot, slowly lowering your knee toward the floor, into a lunge position.

  • Pivot back leg into a wide plie squat.

  • Return to a front-facing lunge, and press back up to starting position.

  • Repeat with the right leg.

3. Hip hinge

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This movement helps strengthen the hamstrings, glutes, lower back and posterior chain. Learning how to execute a hip hinge properly will help you prevent injury and lower back pain.

  • Place both feet hip distance apart, knees are soft and belly is firm. Place your hands on your stroller.

  • Hinge at the hips. Press hips backward, maintaining length in your spine, pushing your stroller out with control.

  • Drive through your heels and stand tall, bringing your stroller back toward your body.

_For all the above exercises, Druxman recommends three sets of 10-15 repetitions.

In addition to her work with FIT4MOM, Lisa Druxman is the author of The Empowered Mama _and host of The Empowered Mama podcast.


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