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Exercise
Asked by A.F. from New York
on May 10, 2010
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Any advice on exercise and getting motivated to either walk miles with a stroller or doing some exercise DVD's? My daughter (13 mos.) will not be happy in a Kid's Club...
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- My MIL babysits one night a week so that I can go to bootcamp workout class at the gym. The class is at 7 pm so I prep dinner before I leave and my MIL makes sure bab...
- I have been trying to get motivated for a while. I am not one to work out and the kids were an easy excuse for me...I wish I had your motivation!! The best thing for ...
- Hi A., I also cannot go to a gym (work days, can't afford a membership, husband works nights). I mostly workout at home with DVDs, do stuff with my kids, and take th...
When to Exercise?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on May 30, 2009
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I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control when it comes to eating. I really want to begin exercising. I start then stop, start t...
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- The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning. If you live on or near base check to see if they have a child area at the base gym, where you can use the tre...
- Would your husband be up to exercising with you? You could even include the kids. I got a membership to the YMCA. They have a kidzone where I can take the kids whil...
- I am also about 25 over weight from having a baby, she is two months now and I am ready to exercise it off. Today I just signed up for Bikini Boot Camp. It is with Lin...
Exercise Program
Asked by S.D. from Tampa
on August 18, 2010
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My son is overweight at 7 years old. I would like to get him in some kind of exercise program or something similar for kids his own age. He shows interest in exercise ...
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- Hi S., September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month and many gyms are offering classes for parents and children that are fun and educational. Maybe that's a good ...
- My aunt's son is very much like that. He got a Wii last year for Christmas and that has really helped him. He got the Wii board and he will do the exercise programs e...
- You really need to also get a grip on his diet. If he overeats now and eats bad food, his taste buds will only respond to poor food choices. Then he will battle with...
Indoor Exercise
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 13, 2011
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How can I help my little kids (3 and 1 and a half) blow off steam during the winter months? I'd like to get them some exercise during the "day" (they are at daycare s...
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- I second the mini trampoline and good music on the tele to dance/jump to. A work out zumba video or now with the Wii fit and Xbox dance thing. You get a fun workout
- My 3 year old loves working out to Jillian Michaels with me. :) It's really funny when my 9 year old joins in too. We look so silly, but it's so fun!
- We go to chick-fil-a since they have the cleanest indoor playground. At home, we do the kinect for xbox (kind of like a wii), or we also turn up the music and dance.
Exercise Video for Kids
Asked by J.T. from Fresno
on February 8, 2009
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I've been on the lookout for a fun exercise video for kids, to keep my young-uns (and me!) moving when the weather's bad...any tried-and-true suggestions? I've seen l...
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- I am a second grade teacher and my students love "Kick To Be Fit" and "Tae Bo Kicks". I don't know if I have those titles exact, but if you go to Amazon you should fi...
- Hi J.. I don't know how old your kids are, but my young kids loved "Chicken Fat". It was a recording done by Robert Preston (the Music Man) when I was a kid in the...
- Hi J., If you are ever interested in coming to an indoor class, you are more than welcome to try Moms' Gym with your kids. It is a P.E.-style class where you get a...
Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
What Is Your Motivation to Exercise???
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on April 11, 2011
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I wish I loved to exercise but it just doesn't come naturally.....thinking of getting PX90 but don't waste the $ if I don't keep it up. Have gained few pounds since I ...
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- my cholesterol levels, the effect it has on my mood, (I'm always trying to stave off depression, anxiety and STRESS) how much better I sleep, how much better I look, ...
- I too don't like exercise so to get motivated I put myself in front on the mirror in full light to get a wake up call about my cellulite (sigh). Good thing I found I L...
- It seems you've asked two questions here; 1) why do you exercise, and 2) can I offer you any advice on exercise and weight loss/maintenance. I'll answer both. I exer...
Suggestions for Exercise
Asked by M.T. from Albuquerque
on May 1, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm looking for suggestions for exercise for myself while watching my 4 yr. old. I've been to a gym w/ child care and I've used various DVDs and tapes in...
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- My best suggestion is go out and buy the kids game Hyperdash. It's about $20. I have 3 daughters also so it's hard for me to exercize but with this game we all enjoy o...
- Infinity Fitness Academy in Tempe has a great program to exercise while your child "works" right along with you. I take both my kiddos with me to my personal training ...
- LifeTime Fitness has a wonderful child care area. My son is 6 and I have never been able to get him to go to the child care at any gym until we started going to LifeT...
Exercise Routines
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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This week i started to go to the gym at 5:30 and i was wondering for the moms who get up early to exercise when did you get used to getting up early and was there a ti...
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- Tell your hubby to wake you up for a quickie every morning at like 5am. He won't let you sleep in!!!!! LOL!
- I have always been a morning person, so getting up was never the issue...it was getting out the door! I found that having a "buddy" to go with was helpful. I used to...
- Hats off to you L. for making such a great commitment to fitness! In the long run, it is the best thing you can do not only for yourself, but for your family as well!...
How Do You Fit Exercise In?
Asked by K.G. from San Francisco
on March 22, 2010
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I am desperatly trying to get rid of 30 pounds. I have lost only 5 pounds and 8 inches in the last 5 weeks. I'm getting discouraged. I have completely changed the way ...
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- First off: 5lbs in 5 weeks & 8 inches is KILLER. Good job! and that's weight that will STAY off (and hopefully the 8 inches means you've actually lost a LOT more weigh...
- I have 3 kids and exercising at home just does not work for me , I go to a gym that has childcare. My eldest goes to school all day and my middle goes to preschool unt...
- I love Jillian Michaels (Biggest Loser) 30 Day Shred workout DVD. It's 30 min (warm up to cool down) and a great work out. It's 3 levels and when I went from level o...
