Baby Boot Camp® Blog
Delayed Soreness After Exercise: Do You Have DOMS?
Soreness after a workout can be a GOOD thing! We've got a few suggestions to speed up healing when you have a case of the DOMS!
Christina Schepart: 2019 MOLO Mom of the Year
By the end of MOLO, I was 24 weeks pregnant and felt better than I had in a long time. For the first time in my life, I actually enjoy working out and am physically stronger than I have ever been. It is important to me to keep up with my progress and to teach my family the importance of not just physical health, but mental health as well.
Toree Parrish: 2019 MOLO Mom of the Year
I pushed myself harder than I ever have before and realized how strong I am. My attitude changed and my body started to change as well. I made my wellness a priority. I learned to fuel my body AND my spirit. Slowly, I became the person who could encourage others...THAT has been a powerful aha moment for me.
Carissa Macedo: 2019 MOLO Mom of the Year
This wasn’t just a fitness challenge for me, it was a lifestyle challenge. I needed the motivation to find my routine and figure out how to survive what felt impossible some days. I needed to be reminded of how to meal plan and food prep. But I also needed to remember what it felt like to feel good from a healthy home cooked meal and a great workout! I’ve known for years how much I love this amazing tribe of women, but this is the first year I have realized how much I really needed them.
Oxidative Stress And Exercise
Every single time you move and breathe, oxidative stress occurs in our bodies. So how do we protect ourselves from all this oxidative stress?
Take it Outside, Mama!
Exercise alfresco is a perfect way to get some fresh air, sunlight, and have fun with your baby. Even a brisk walk with your stroller around your neighborhood can lull your little one to sleep and perk you up after an especially sleepless night.
The Isolation of Motherhood
I felt like I had no control over my schedule, since my baby's mood dictated everything we did. Each day by 6 pm, both kids were miserable. And I was miserable. I, just like many other moms with a new baby, felt helpless and needed something to break me out of the new-mom-funk!
Water For Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: How Much Is Enough?
For pregnant and breastfeeding moms, drinking water is more important than most of us realize. Did you know that a higher body temperature can slow down your circulation, thus decreasing the amount of nutrients your baby receives?
