Moderator: Lisa Druxman
M.A. Pre/Postnatal Fitness Expert
Lisa Druxman, M.A. is a nationally recognized speaker and author and considered an expert in the field of fitness, particularly pre/postnatal fitness. When you think "fitness for mom, fun for baby,...
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Lisa Druxman, M.A. is a nationally recognized speaker and author and considered an expert in the field of fitness, particularly pre/postnatal fitness. When you think "fitness for mom, fun for baby," you should think of Lisa Druxman. She is the creator of Stroller Strides and Fit4Baby, the largest pre/postnatal programs in the country with nearly 1,000 locations nationwide. Her two decades of experience as a fitness professional combined with her passion for motherhood have made her a noted authority on maternal fitness. Druxman has been featured on NBC's Today Show, CNN, The Montel Williams Show, Access Hollywood and profiled in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Self and more. Lisa was a finalist for the America's Favorite Mom contest by NBC/Teleflora, Business Owner Of The Year winner for the National Association of Women Business Owner's and has been the recipient of a variety of fitness and business awards. Druxman lives and relishes the Stroller Strides mission statement every day, "Helping moms make strides in fitness, motherhood and life." She lives in San Diego with her husband, son and daughter. hide
visit: http://www.strollerstrides.com
What is Diastasis Recti?
You may have been shocked after the birth of your baby by the look of your belly. Besides the loose skin, you are also looking at loose abdominal muscles. Your muscles had to stretch and loosen up in order to accommodate your baby. Many women during their pregnancy experience a separation of the rectus abdominus (your “six pack”) called diastasis recti. This is the separation of the abdominal muscle at the linea alba (which is a fibrous band of connective tissue down middle of abdomen between the muscles).
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My Body After Baby
Whether you like it or not, your life will change after having a baby. Beyond that, your workout should change as well! Being a mom is simply not good on your body. As a mom, you have a weight (the baby) that you carry around everywhere you go. You’re sleep deprived, recovering from pregnancy and labor and doing all kinds of mommy movements that you have not done before. This combination can lead to all kinds of aches and pains and progressively poor posture. By teaching you how to move through motherhood and working out to address these new challenges, you will be stronger, healthier and happier.
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What to Look For in a Jogger Stroller
If you are a mom to a baby, you probably have trouble finding time to workout. That’s ok because most moms do find time to take their little one out on a stroller walk. Why not turn that walk in to a workout by adding intensity and a variety of exercises. If you’re ready to hit the road, take a look at these tips to help you find the right stroller.
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