Becoming a new mother is certainly one way to incorporate more exercise into your life! From lifting to bending, to picking up items, to carrying, seems like you never have a chance to sit still now that your precious bundle has arrived!
However, you may be feeling the need to exercise to get back into shape after your pregnancy. There is no need to join an expensive club, though. Start by exercising with your little one!
One of my favorite exercises when my niece was born was dancing with her. We swayed to Mozart, twirled to 50s tunes, and rocked gently to lullabies. Consequently, I became more fit, and Sarah has learned to appreciate all kinds of music.
Simply lifting your baby up and down and saying the words, up & down give your arms a mini workout and help your baby learn! Thats right! Talking and moving help increase babies IQ! So sing to your baby, tell him or her that you're moving left, right, over, under, around, etc.
Purchase a sturdy stroller and take your baby out for a walk each day. The fresh air will be beneficial to you both, and its another great way to introduce your child to the objects around the neighborhood. You do want to make sure your stroller doesn't jiggle too much as it's not much fun pushing a stroller and ending up with numb hands (like you're pushing a lawn mower!). A quality stroller will help you want to go for more walks with your baby!
As your baby grows, he'll mimic your movements. This is a fun time to incorporate some silly movement games into your exercise session. Watching her trying to do exactly what you do brings tears of joy and much laughter!
As you can see, exercising with a baby is not only possible, but loads of fun as well. It's a time to bond, teach, and take care of yourself and your little one. One day soon you'll be telling your school age child about all the fun you both had exercising together when he/she was a baby. And yes, it will happen quicker than you ever dreamed!
