Regardless of her lifestyle, a great deal of effort is required from a mother. Healthy eating and an active lifestyle are among the most important things in the everyday life of the whole family. We've put together a few tips for you that can help you make the most of every free minute with your kids!
Regardless of her lifestyle, a great deal of effort is required from a mother. Healthy eating and an active lifestyle are among the most important things in the everyday life of the whole family. We've put together a few tips for you that can help you make the most of every free minute with your kids!
Tip 1 - With a small baby at home, I no longer have time for sports.
Push the stroller as a cardiovascular workout. Control your breathing and thus control the intensity of the exercise.
Tip 2 - Strengthening exercises with the little ones - legs and buttocks
This excellent exercise has an effect on metabolism, and is also called “the lung”. It combines the strengthening of legs and buttocks with back, stomach and shoulders training. Place one leg forward and the other back. Lower the back knee and bend the front leg. Hold your baby with your arms extended and support your baby with your knee every time you kneel. Start with 2 x 10, then increase to max. 20 repetitions. Later, do a total of 3 sets of repetitions instead of 2. Perform one set with one leg and then rest for 30 to 45 seconds.
Tip 3 - Strengthening exercises with the little ones - Butt
With this simple exercise Can you with your baby Play “Hoppe Hoppe Reiter.” Lie on your back and seat your child on your hip area. Extend your legs in the air and raise and lower your hips. Start with 2 x 20 repetitions and then go up to 3 x 20. You can adjust the intensity of this exercise Strengthen by keeping one leg on the ground while you stretch the other leg into the air with your knee straight.
Tip 4 - Strengthening exercises with the little ones - abdominal presses
The starting point is the position from the previous exercise. Raise your body and stay in this pose for 30 seconds, then slowly lower it. Do 10 repetitions, increasing the holding time each time. Now focus on your breathing as you rest your lower back and make sure your neck doesn't tense. You can also place your baby on your body to exercise to intensify in this way.
Tip 5 - Exercise with your older children - during the week and on weekends.
Make use of your time by yourself workoutwhen your kids come to your sports classes or clubs. We suggest that you sign up for a 30 to 45 minute swimming course. While your loved ones are in the swimming pool, you can use the opportunity to go to the gym (talk to your trainer, maybe he can create a training plan for you according to your children's schedule and the duration of their sports course). Another option is to get active with the family over the weekend. When the weather permits, play ball, jog or simply take a short walk together.
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ANDREA BECKER personal trainer Holmes Place La Moraleja