tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56673788511544620242024-03-13T10:17:02.559-07:00Baby Boot Camp Huntington BeachBring your baby. Get Fit.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-19278662399045730552010-08-19T08:27:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:27:42.781-07:00Rosemary Lemon Chicken<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div align="left">Another great recipe from one of my favorite blogs Elana's Pantry:</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">2 tablespoons olive oil</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">¼ cup lemon juice</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">2 cloves garlic, pressed</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">¼ cup fresh rosemary, minced</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">½ teaspoon celtic sea salt</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">1.In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary and salt</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">2.Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry and place in an 7 x 11 inch pyrex baking dish</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">3.Pour marinade over chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">4.Heat grill and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked in the center</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">5.Serve <br />
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Note: the recipe is to be credited to <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/rosemary-lemon-chicken/">elanaspantry.com</a></div></td></tr>
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This is what we are gonna do in today's Baby Boot Camp class:<br />
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Side Step Ups (high bench)<br />
Decline Push Ups & Reach<br />
Squats with your baby or DB<br />
Resisted Side Steps<br />
One Arm Row w Lunges Back & Knee Up<br />
Superman<br />
M. Climbers<br />
Shoulder Lateral Raises<br />
Biceps Curls (One arm at a time)<br />
Triceps Extensions<br />
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Enjoy! Get in Shape!Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-75788901940097937122010-08-10T08:36:00.000-07:002010-08-10T08:37:03.876-07:00Total Body Fat Burning WorkoutWalking Lunges DB<br />
Push Ups on 1 leg<br />
Side Lunges DB<br />
Back Row + Squats (R. Bands)<br />
Resisted Side Steps (R. Bands)<br />
Shoulder Presses DB<br />
Sumo Squats DB<br />
Biceps Curls<br />
Triceps Overhead Extensions<br />
Plank + Butt Kick<br />
Jumping Jacks/Jump Rope<br />
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Repeat 3x 10-15 reps each.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-41309482918568761172010-08-04T08:15:00.000-07:002010-08-04T08:19:50.328-07:00Resistance Bands Workout, Wednesday 8-4-10Bring your resistance bands today if you are coming to class. We will be doing 3 sets of the following exercises:<br />
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Resisted Side Steps<br />
Squat & Explosive Jumping Jack<br />
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4 push ups + 4 mountain climbers<br />
Side Lunges<br />
Sideways Burpees<br />
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Walking Lunges & Running Backwards<br />
Biceps Curls & Shoulder Press<br />
Overhead Triceps Extensions<br />
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Repeat each section 2x.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-90338071909969344202010-08-03T08:24:00.000-07:002010-08-03T08:24:46.017-07:00Interval Training, Tuesday 8-3-10Hello, <br />
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today's workout will be intervals focused on Strength and Balance. You will need dumbells, resistance band and jump rope. We will be doing 3 min of strength and 2 min of cardio. <br />
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I. <br />
Lunge Forward w Torso Twist (DB) - 1 min<br />
Plank w Row (DB) - 1 min<br />
Courtesy Squats w Biceps Curls - 1 min<br />
Jump Rope - 2 min<br />
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II. <br />
Squat w Shoulder Press (DB) - 1 min<br />
Push Ups w Superman Plank - 1 min<br />
Triceps Dips - 1 min<br />
Jump Rope - 2 min<br />
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III. <br />
Lunge Back w High Row (R. Band) - 1 min<br />
Power Jacks - 1 min<br />
One Leg Dead Lifts (DB) - 1 min<br />
Jump Rope - 2 min<br />
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Repeat each section 2-3x. <br />
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I hope to see you in class ;)Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-9985128634286944672010-08-02T08:11:00.000-07:002010-08-02T08:11:57.234-07:00Cardio & Core, Monday 8-2-10Today is our Cardio & Core Monday. We are going to run/powerwalk our 4 mile loop and then stop 2x to perform our core exercises.<br />
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"V" Sits <br />
Russian Twists<br />
Mountain Climbers<br />
Side Plank Reach<br />
=> repeat 2x (30 reps each)<br />
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2nd stop:<br />
Squat and Crunch<br />
Plank Superman<br />
Side "V" Sits<br />
Breakdancing Abs<br />
=> repeat 2x (30 reps each)Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-62366260126165816622010-07-31T08:41:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:45:18.532-07:00Chicken Salad with Almonds<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Today I would like to share with you a recipe from one of my favorite websites <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/">http://www.elanaspantry.com/</a> for Chicken Salad with Almonds<br />
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2 cups chicken, shredded (use last night's chicken) <br />
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1 cup slivered almonds, toasted<br />
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1 cup dried cranberries<br />
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3 apples, sliced and chopped<br />
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4 cups mesclun greens<br />
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½ cup olive oil<br />
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¼ cup balsamic vinegar<br />
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¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt<br />
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1.Place the almonds in a pan over low heat and toast them, while you core, slice and chop the apples<br />
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2.Remove almonds from heat when they are lightly browned<br />
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3.In a large salad bowl, toss together chicken, (warm) almonds, cranberries, chopped apples and mesclun greens<br />
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4.Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, toss, then sprinkle with salt<br />
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5.Serve<br />
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Serves 6 to 8 <br />
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<a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/">The recipe is to be credited to elanaspantry.com</a><br />
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Squat Square Jumps<br />
Spiderman Push Ups<br />
Sideways Burpee<br />
Squat, Lunge & Kick<br />
Bicycles<br />
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Note: The video is a bit shaky beacause I was holding a baby while recording it. But hopefully it will give you and idea what the exercises look like.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-3747688635226268332010-07-30T07:38:00.000-07:002010-07-30T07:38:33.036-07:00Do you know how many calories you need?The MyBestHealthPortal Daily Calorie Counter will calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR), daily requirements of calorie, carbohydrates, and fats in terms of calories and grams/day in adult males and females in 3 cases: (1) to maintain current weight, (2) to lose weight by certain number of pounds per week, and (3) to gain weight by a certain number of pounds per week. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mybesthealthportal.net/daily-calorie-calculator.html">Click here to count how many calories you need.</a> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/TFLj1ncEPOI/AAAAAAAAAIA/-QkcQFtgkgE/s1600/leadimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/TFLj1ncEPOI/AAAAAAAAAIA/-QkcQFtgkgE/s320/leadimage.jpg" /></a></div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-45929253555172053382010-07-29T12:44:00.000-07:002010-07-29T14:22:44.114-07:00Baby Boot Camp Class, Thursday 7-29-10Have you missed today's class? No worries, below is the workout we did this morning and you can try it at home while your baby is napping. If you come to Baby Boot Camp classes regularly you should be able to remember the correct technique of the exercises below. If you cannot remember or are not sure how to perform the exercises below, ask me next time when you come to class and I will be happy to explain you everything step by step ;) We used Dumbbells and Resistance Bands for this workout. <br />
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Circuit Training:<br />
Step Ups<br />
Chest Press<br />
Lunge Back with Shoulder Press<br />
One Arm Back Row standing on one leg<br />
Resisted Side Steps<br />
Mountain Climbers<br />
Sumo Swing Squats<br />
Side Plank<br />
Biceps Curls<br />
Triceps Dips <br />
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For the best results, repeat the circuit 2-3 times 15-20 repetitions for each exercise. <br />
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More Cardio: 1 mile powerwalking/jogging<br />
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Abs: <a href="http://www.fitbasix.com/?p=245">Abs Crunch Routine (click here for video)</a><br />
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Note: Please cosult your physicain before starting this or any other exercise program.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-37193219008989972712009-09-17T06:23:00.000-07:002009-09-17T06:24:42.716-07:00Baby Boot Camp HomeworkHave you been planning on coming to Baby Boot Camp class but got too busy last minute? Would you like a quick set of easy exercises you can do at home without equipment? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SrI3-5xOUlI/AAAAAAAAAHk/CokqS-6rU_8/s1600-h/636265366209_0_ALB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SrI3-5xOUlI/AAAAAAAAAHk/CokqS-6rU_8/s200/636265366209_0_ALB.jpg" /></a></div><strong>Try this to make up for a missed class:</strong> <br />
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20 squats<br />
20 lunges<br />
20 push ups<br />
20 mountain climbers<br />
50 jumping jacks<br />
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=> repeat 5xBaby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-50491967708128431632009-09-15T08:08:00.000-07:002009-09-15T11:00:54.198-07:00Homemade Beef JerkyDo you like to have a quick protein snack on hand but don't like to buy jerky from the store because of all the incredience in it? Make your own. It is easy to make and it tastes delicious!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/Sq-tiI1Za4I/AAAAAAAAAHc/RZXIyd7W5E8/s1600-h/jerky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/Sq-tiI1Za4I/AAAAAAAAAHc/RZXIyd7W5E8/s200/jerky.jpg" /></a></div>You will need:<br />
1 flank steak (I used London Broil)<br />
0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce<br />
1 clove garlic, crushed<br />
dash pepper<br />
1.5 tbsp brown sugar<br />
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Directions:<br />
<ul><li>Slice the steak lenghtwise, with the grain, into 1/4" strips (freeze it, then partially thaw to cut it). </li>
<li>Combine all remaining ingredients & stir to dissolve sugar.</li>
<li>Let meat stand in mixture for 20 to 25 minutes (or overnight in refrigirator). </li>
<li>Drain & arrange in a single layer on a rack set in a shallow baking pan. </li>
<li>Bake in a very slow oven - 150 degrees for about 6 hours, or until meat is dry & chewy, but not brittle. </li>
<li>Store in a tightly covered container. </li>
</ul>Enjoy! Next time I am going to try turkey jerky and let you know how it went.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-12639151018584481622009-09-02T22:29:00.000-07:002009-09-02T23:04:44.759-07:00OPTIMAL WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY<div align="right" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/Sp9TbMcZQyI/AAAAAAAAAHU/qjORO_ooYsQ/s1600-h/BBC_pregnant2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/Sp9TbMcZQyI/AAAAAAAAAHU/qjORO_ooYsQ/s320/BBC_pregnant2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because pregnant women are "eating for two" it's easy to lose track of or ignore weight gain during gestitation. Not a good idea. For the first time since 1990, the government has weighed in with new guidelines on how many pounds women should gain during pregnancy. This is in line with previous studies that have determined that babies born to overweight mother are at greater risk of premature delivery; these infants are also more likely to become overweight or obese as they grow up. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The new guidelines, issued by the Institute of Medicine in late May, make the following recommendations for optimal weight gain during pregnancy:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Underweight women with a body mass index (BMI) lower than 18.5 should gain 28-40 pounds. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Women with a BMI between 18.5-24.9 should gain 25-35 pounds. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Overweight women (with a BMI of 25-29.9) should gain 15-25 pounds. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Obese women (with BMI of 30 or higher) should gain 11-20 pounds. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The new guidelines also call for better nutrition and exercise counseling for pregnant women and, most importantly, stress that pregnancy is not a time to lose weight. Rather, women are encouraged to get to a healthy weight prior to conceiving. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Source: September, 2009 IDEA Fitness Journal</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note: Are you not sure what your BMI is? You can visit the place where we do our monthly measurements -Nutrishop in Huntington Beach on Adams and Brookhurst and they will measure it for you for free on their special Tanita scale. <br />
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The Burpee Contest starts tomorrow, September 1st, 2009 and the winner is going to get a <strong><span style="color: #cc33cc;">$30 Victoria Secret Gift Card</span></strong>.<br />
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<div> </div>The final day is September 26, 2009 - the day of our One Year Anniversary Celebration and you are all going to compete, doing burpees with push up for 1 minute. The person that performs the most burpees in one minute is the winner. If there is more than one winner after the first round, we'll have a second round and so on....<br />
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<div> </div>Start practicing your burpees today! We are going to do them in class also to get you ready for the contest. <br />
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Please check the video below to make sure you are doing the burpees correctly! <br />
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<div> </div>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at any time at <a href="mailto:jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com">jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com</a> <br />
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<div> </div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-87976612136222760692009-06-01T22:14:00.000-07:002009-06-01T22:58:09.788-07:00The best exercises for ABS<div align="center"> <strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">The Bicycle Crunches</span></strong></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342594952173711266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS1zX8b76I/AAAAAAAAAFk/-nckCKWUyhc/s320/Bicycle+front.jpg" border="0" /><br />1. Lie face up on the floor and lace your fingers behind your head.<br /></p><br />2. Bring the knees in towards the chest and lift the shoulder blades off the ground without pulling on the neck.<br /><br />3. Straighten the left leg out while simultaneously turning the upper body to the right, bringing the left elbow towards the right knee.<br /><br />4. Switch sides, bringing the right elbow towards the left knee.<br /><br />5. Continue alternating sides in a 'pedaling' motion for 20 reps. Repeat 3 times (if you are a beginner start with 5 reps).<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Straight leg crunch for 4</strong></span> </div><div align="center"> </div>This exercise works your abdominals as well as your lats and front of your shoulders.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS2Smx6VJI/AAAAAAAAAFs/v9lULIlwfJE/s1600-h/Abs1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342595488732042386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 145px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS2Smx6VJI/AAAAAAAAAFs/v9lULIlwfJE/s320/Abs1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS3KIdv19I/AAAAAAAAAGE/0cvCvNbUy4E/s1600-h/Abs1.jpg"></a>1. Start with your legs straight, feet up and arms extended above your head holding a water bottle or a small medicine ball<br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS-bkZRKaI/AAAAAAAAAGs/90VXsSRbCFE/s1600-h/Abs2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342604438803655074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS-bkZRKaI/AAAAAAAAAGs/90VXsSRbCFE/s320/Abs2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p></p>2. Bring the bottle (med. ball) above your chest.<br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS21z2ruQI/AAAAAAAAAF8/TEf8qcYoycs/s1600-h/Abs3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342596093537138946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS21z2ruQI/AAAAAAAAAF8/TEf8qcYoycs/s320/Abs3.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p>3. Lift the shoulders off the ground (make sure you are using your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">abdominals</span>, your head is in line with your spine, contracting your abs)<br /><br /><br /></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS-25OhQ_I/AAAAAAAAAG0/j8N6faIsMDY/s1600-h/Abs1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342604908252185586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 129px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS-25OhQ_I/AAAAAAAAAG0/j8N6faIsMDY/s320/Abs1.jpg" border="0" /></a>4. Slowly r<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eturn</span> to the starting position, lowering your shoulders back down and extending your arms above your head </p><p> </p><p align="left"><br /><br /><br />Repeat 10x </p><p align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Military Squats</span></strong><br /></p><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS5Mskvy2I/AAAAAAAAAGc/IcWq_U-U828/s1600-h/Military+squats2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342598685743106914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 151px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS5Mskvy2I/AAAAAAAAAGc/IcWq_U-U828/s320/Military+squats2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS45yQyW4I/AAAAAAAAAGU/S7pUr48OXpI/s1600-h/Military+squats3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342598360852487042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SiS45yQyW4I/AAAAAAAAAGU/S7pUr48OXpI/s320/Military+squats3.jpg" border="0" /></a>This exercise works the abs as well as your legs, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">glutes</span>, shoulders and triceps.<br /><br />1. Stand on the resistance band with your feet shoulder width apart, holding the r. band with your hands.<br /><br />2. Squat down, keeping your knees above your ankles, inhale<br /><br />3. Press your hands up above your head as you extend your legs, squeeze your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">glutes</span> and exhale<br /><br />4. Repeat 10-20x<br /><br /><br /><br />More exercises coming soon ......Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-32801777327270404062009-05-27T22:18:00.000-07:002009-05-27T22:32:51.009-07:00Delicious Recipe - Poached Salmon with sauteed cabbageI found this recipe in Everyday Food from Martha Stewart and I love it. It is a great healthy dish, very simple, easy to make and it is delicious!!!<br /><br /><strong>Poached Salmon</strong><br />Ingredients:<br />2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces<br />1 celery stalk, cut <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">into</span> 1-inch pieces<br />1 small onion, peeled and halved<br />1/2 lemon, thinly sliced<br />coarse salt<br />4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each and about 1 inch thick)<br /><br />Directions: In a large deep straight-sided skillet or heavy pot, combine carrots, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">celery</span>, onion, lemon, 1.5 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">teaspoons</span> salt, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 8 minutes. Season Salmon with salt and gently lower into simmering liquid (liquid should just cover finish). Reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cover and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes (longer thicker fillets). Using a wide slotted spatula, remove salmon from l <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">liquid</span>.<br /><br /><strong>Sauteed Cabbage</strong><br />Melt 1 tbsp of olive o<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">il</span> in a large skillet over medium-high. Stir in 1.5 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pounds</span> of green cabbage, cored and shredded. Add 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 cup of reduced-sodium chicken broth. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">minutes</span>. Uncover and cook off any excess liquid if needed. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">fresh</span> dill. Serve with Salmon and lemon wedges.<br /><br />Per Serving: 354 calories, 15.2g fat, 40.8g protein, 10.7g <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">carb</span>, 4.1g fiberBaby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-38835063226661983932009-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:002009-03-04T06:50:38.082-08:00HomeworkHere is a quick workout you can do while I'm gone:<br /><br />Circuit - repeat 2x<br /><br />Jumping jacks 30<br />Jump squats 10<br />Jump rope 1 minute<br /><br />Push Ups (20 reps)<br />Step Ups (30 reps) alternate R,L<br />Triceps Dips (20 reps)<br />Lunge forward with shoulder press<br /><br />Jumping jacks 30<br />Jump squats 10<br />Jump rope 1 minute<br /><br />Lunge back and row with resistance bands<br />Biceps curls (20)<br />Military squats with shoulder press (15)<br />Mountain Climbers (30)<br />Burpees (15)Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-42150547722034377782009-02-17T12:51:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:23:26.514-08:00Strollometer - updateJust a quick update with miles that you have run/walked since we started our challenge. The total is: 179.66 miles. Good job mammas!!! I know the weather hasn't been nice, it has been raining a lot and we need to walk more outside of classes when the weather permits to win.<br /><br />Here are the numbers:<br />Danae 56.5 miles<br />Lindsay 33.5 miles<br />Gina 26miles<br />Lisa Spasov 21.5miles<br />Holly 14.16 miles<br />Lisa Searles 11 miles<br />Miriam 11 miles<br />Sara 9 miles<br />Cindy 9 miles<br /><br />We only have 11 days to go (now I wish February was longer :-) ) so we need to walk at least 2 miles every day....<br /><br />Keep up the good work!Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-14490319231684227762009-02-02T19:24:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:02:18.019-08:00The challenge has started today!The Baby Boot Camp's 2009 Mother Love Fitness Challenge has started today. We are still waiting for our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Strollometers</span> that should come any day soon but have already started counting our miles. I will be posting the results once a week so you will have an idea and motivation to walk/run more. The winner will get a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bootcamp</span> for Boobs kits from Mama <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mio</span> skincare (<a href="http://www.mamamio.com/">http://www.mamamio.com/</a>)<br /><br />Current standings:<br /><br />Lisa <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Saenz</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Spasov</span> - 14miles<br /><br />Gina Williams - 11 miles<br /><br />Danae La Trobe - 5 miles<br /><br />Lisa <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Searles</span> - 8 miles<br /><br />Sara Connors - 3 miles<br /><br />Miriam - 6 miles<br /><br />Cindy Lee - 3 miles<br /><br />Holly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Rudnick</span> - 0 miles<br /><br />Lindsay McCoy - 3 miles<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298434232492369138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SYfR3LV6JPI/AAAAAAAAAEU/j-dTrufiU6s/s320/IMG00034.jpg" border="0" />Tonight we had lot of fun during our pm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">cardio</span> class during sunset and the babies finally took a nap after being awake all day. On the picture from the left: Sara, Gina and LisaBaby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-84786805010003593132009-01-19T14:30:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:40:23.893-08:00Mother Love Fitness Challenge - Special Prize Revealed<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SXUBGML3cQI/AAAAAAAAAEM/qzDE8-WdDnw/s1600-h/Car+Seat+Special+Prize.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293138142905725186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 164px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SXUBGML3cQI/AAAAAAAAAEM/qzDE8-WdDnw/s320/Car+Seat+Special+Prize.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Special Prize: <strong>True Fit Car Seats</strong> by <strong>The First </strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><strong>Years</strong> </span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error">One</span> of these car seats will be given away at the end of each month of the Challenge. Only registered Challenge participants will be eligible for this drawing. These seats retail for $200 and are getting rave reviews, even by parents who swear by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Britax</span> Marathon. They unique because they can be used from 5 lbs to 65 lbs and can be used rear-facing. Use this as a carrot to moms to sign up at the beginning to increase their chances of winning! More special prizes and sponsors to be announced soon.<br /><br />Plus prizes from our local sponsors: Kait Emerson Designs, The OC Spa, etc. ...<br /><br />Register for challenge by January 21st (in the class or email Jana at <a href="mailto:jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com">jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com</a>)<br />Registration Fee: $26</div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-28489219681676342872009-01-19T13:45:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:07:22.154-08:00January Classes<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SXT1XGL70fI/AAAAAAAAAEE/CU-g01gtT8g/s1600-h/Class+in+Jan.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293125239213642226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SXT1XGL70fI/AAAAAAAAAEE/CU-g01gtT8g/s320/Class+in+Jan.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Our first few weeks in January have been great. The weather has been wonderful and we started the New Year with great workouts, nutrition discussion and Attune bars while the babies take their nap and then have fun playing together after the class. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Today, I would love to share with you the recipe Danae brought to our discussion about nutrition: </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Chicken Parmesan Light</strong></div><div>Danae La <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Trobe</span><br />(Serves 2)<br /><br />2 6-8 oz chicken breasts<br />1 can of Italian seasoned diced tomatoes (low sodium if possible)<br />Shaved Parmesan for chicken topping<br /><br />- Preheat oven to 375<br />- Clean chicken, trimming off any fat and pat dry<br />- Season chicken to taste (Italian seasonings, pepper, Garlic salt or seasoning salt for example)<br />- Place chicken in an oven safe rimmed baking dish and cover chicken with can of diced tomatoes<br />- Top diced tomatoes with shaved <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Parmesan</span><br />- Bake for 20-30 min. or until juices from chicken run clear</div><p>ENJOY!</p><p>PS: Visit our blog this week again for new exercises you can do at home.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div></div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-23337192005952434692009-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:28:18.789-08:00Mother Love Fitness Challenge<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SW4TSmwp76I/AAAAAAAAAD8/CmSBH3QDsK8/s1600-h/FitChallFOad.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291187822570106786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SW4TSmwp76I/AAAAAAAAAD8/CmSBH3QDsK8/s320/FitChallFOad.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Mother of All Fitness Challenges Gets Moms Moving<br />Baby Boot Camp's 2009 "Mother Love Fitness Challenge: Starts Feb 2<br /><br />New moms in Huntington Beach and across the nation aren't letting their New Year's resolutions fizzle. Instead they're signing up for Baby Boot Camp's 2009 "Mother Love Fitness Challenge" where they'll spend the next three months focusing on strengthening their hearts, bodies and communities.<br /><br />"It's a popular misconception that once the new year begins everyone becomes magically committed to improving their health and fitness. But finding the time and establishing a routine is a common obstacle. Mothers of infants and preschoolers may find if especially hard to hit the gym. Babysitters are expensive and many moms worry their kids will catch (or share) the latest flu or cold bug at a gym's childcare center.<br /><br />Fortunately there's Baby Boot Camp. Moms bring their children in strollers and get a boot camp style workout while their children enjoy the ride. Delivered by nationally certified fitness professional, classes consist of cardiovascular drills and strength training exercises all geared to get moms fit. The "Bring your baby. Get fit." program is throwing down a fitness challenge to moms across the nation. Baby Boot Camp is calling all moms (dads and caregiver may participate too!) to commit to three months of "Mother Love" - meaning regular exercise in a supportive environment with some elements of competition and philanthropy thrown in to make it the mother of all fitness challenges.<br /><br />The Mother Love Fitness Challenge begins Feb 2 ends Apr. 30, 2009. Each month has a focus:<br /><br />February: Cardio Love! - Baby Boot Camp classes will be geared toward increasing cardiovascular endurance after holiday inactivity. Classes will emphasize power walking, jogging and interval drills.<br /><br />March: Strong Bodies! - The goal is to increase strength and physical confidence. Classes will incorporate 3 specific exercises that students will do to fatigue: push-ups, plank and jump squats.<br /><br />April: Give Back! - This month's focus is more about improving the health of Mother Earth. Students will earn Planet Points for doing things that benefit the planet and their communities, such as bringing reusable bags to the grocery store or donating used clothes. In addition they will raise funds to benefit Healthy Child: Healthy World (<a href="http://www.healthychild.org/">http://www.healthychild.org/</a>), a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health and well being of children from harmful environmental exposures.<br /><br />"I'm excited to start the Baby Boot Camp Fitness Challenge," says Danae LaTrobe. "I've been anxious to lose the extra baby weight and get super fit. This event gives me the extra motivation I need to come to class regularly so I won't let my team down, plus I'll be modeling heatlhy behavior for my child. I can't lose in a challenge like this!"<br /><br />If you would like to participate in this challenge please contact Jana at 714.369.2852 or <a href="mailto:jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com">jana.jacobs@babybootcamp.com</a><br /><br />Visit our website <a href="http://www.babybootcamp.com/">http://www.babybootcamp.com/</a> </div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-65562788960875852142009-01-10T14:40:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:48:39.940-08:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday Workout, January 10, 2009</span> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong><br /></div></strong><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>PUSH UPS</strong> </div><div align="center">Targets: chest, triceps, shoulders, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">abdominals</span></span> and back </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289822924198646034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWk57EGUERI/AAAAAAAAAD0/uQmvRqXtzGs/s320/Cindy+push+ups1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Lie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">facedown</span></span> on the floor with your hands flat, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">poinintg</span></span> forward. Push your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bodyweight</span></span> off the floor by squeezing your chest and straightening your elbows, keeping your abs tight and body in a straight line, supported on your hands and toes (or knees). Bend your elbows and lower your body until your elbows form 90-degree angles and point out to the sides. Don't allow your chest to touch the floor or your baby. Pause, then contract your chest and push back up. Cindi is doing the harder version on her toes, you can start on your knees if you are beginner.<br /><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">QUADRAPED</span></span> </strong><br />Targets: core muscles, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">abdominals</span></span> and back stabilizers<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289822725420642306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWk5vfl8cAI/AAAAAAAAADs/1BDS4lEf12Q/s320/Cindy+quadraped2.jpg" border="0" /> Begin on hands and knees. Hands are placed directly under shoulders and knees directly under hips. Slowly extend right arm and l<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">eft</span></span> leg. Hold for 3 seconds then switch to the opposite side.</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><strong>PLANK</strong><br />Targets: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">abdominals</span></span> and back </p><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289822497228125362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWk5iNgm9LI/AAAAAAAAADk/YXUeTN7Gjx0/s320/Cindy+push+ups.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWksFc1p82I/AAAAAAAAAC0/9T5FMB_L0AU/s1600-h/Cindy+push+ups.jpg"></a>Place hands directly under shoulders, extend legs straight and lift body up into a straight plank position. Hold for 30 seconds while keeping the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">abdominals</span></span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">tight</span> (drawing the belly button in towards your spine). If this is too difficult start on your knees, remember to keep your body in a straight line.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AIRPLANE</strong><br />Targets: lower <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">abdominals</span></span> and back<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWk4S63jMcI/AAAAAAAAADM/6CSObRPF_cU/s1600-h/cindy+airplane2.jpg"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289822108057415362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWk5LjvFLsI/AAAAAAAAADU/y0FW0liaXC0/s320/cindy+airplane2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JPr1N47712I/SWktpof1_pI/AAAAAAAAAC8/l7rYvnWnpRk/s1600-h/cindy+airplane1.jpg"></a>Lie on your back with legs in a table top position. Slowly extend legs out 4-6" while drawing the belly button in towards your spine. Bring legs back to starting position and repeat. Focus on keeping core <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">abdominals</span></span> engaged and ensuring the transverse muscle does not "pooch out".<br /><br />Modification shown: Moms who have been attending Baby Boot Camp Level 1 for a minimum of 8 weeks and have reduced any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Diastasis</span></span> to two fingers or less can perform this exercise with the child on their shins for an additional degree of difficulty.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Avory loved performing exercises with her mommy. Cindy started Baby Boot Camp as soon as she was cleared by her physician after having her daughter Avory (now 5 m), she also has a son Bradford (20 m). We have started slowly with just a few exercises and walking. Now Cindy runs and does push ups on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">her</span> toes. I am very proud of her and impressed with her achievements in every class.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here is what Cindy says about Baby Boot Camp:</div><div align="center">"My Dr. ordered me to lose my pregnancy weight for my health and I knew it would be hard especially since I've never been athletic. I have had a great fun with Baby Boot Camp and meeting other moms, I have lost 15 lbs and counting. My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">pre</span>-pregnancy clothes fit again just after 3.5 months and I am strongest I've ever been in my life making hauling my 2 kids around a cinch! My hubby says it's worth every penny! And I feel good about myself which is priceless to me. "</div><div align="center"></div>Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-55370648805766088612009-01-10T13:35:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:45:46.930-08:00New Year, New You!I am sure you have heard that many times. Do you set a New Years Resolution every year? I do....and I have a few this year too :-). One of them is to lose weight and get stronger again. I have been extremely busy in the past 6 months since I started running my Baby Boot Camp that I didn't have time to exercise regularly as I used to and with my recent knee injury I don't feel comfortable with my body either. I have also noticed decrease in my strength. I used to be able to do 50 push-ups and lots and lots of squats and lunges and now I am happy if I manage to do 20 and I don't like that... Anyway, I am very excited about the upcoming Mothers Love Fitness Challenge in which we are all going to improve our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cardio</span> and strength and it will be a great motivation for all of us to work extra hard. All Baby Boot Campers can win some great prizes and we can also win as a team! How exciting is that? I started this blog with the intention to post exercises and videos to help you get in shape when you are not able to make it to class. We all know how challenging it is on some days when your baby doesn't sleep all night or decides to sleep in. I encourage you to find 10-15 minutes on those days and do a few of the exercises featured on this blog . Consult your physician before starting an exercise program.Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667378851154462024.post-4152594828673063812008-12-01T16:19:00.000-08:002008-12-01T16:21:14.400-08:00Holiday weight gain season has officially begun!After having a nice Thanksgiving with your family you are probably thinking how can you enjoy the holiday season without gaining the Seasonal Seven. Yes 7 pounds is the average weigh most of us will gain between Thanksgiving and the New Year. The festivities don't have to be eliminated or avoided. You can have a fabulous time while also maintaining your weight and your fitness regimen.<br /><br />Here are some tips to help you during those hectic holiday weeks:<br /><br />1. Stay active. Best thing to do-stick to your regular schedule! Not only will it help keep weight gain down, it will give you more energy and it will reduce your stress. Burn 400-500 calories with Baby Boot Camp classes. We are staying on our regular schedule during the holiday season! Haven't tried Baby Boot Camp classes yet? Join Baby Boot Camp in December and get the whole month for free! Contact Jana for more details.<br /><br />2. Drink a lot of water. Sometimes when we think we are hungry we are really only thirsty.<br /><br />3. When running errands or shopping, be sure to pack some healthy snacks to have on-hand. Then after you work-up a big appetite, you won't be tempted to grab something at the mall food court or the fast food restaurant on the way home.<br /><br />4. Don't starve yourself. You will be so hungry by the time you get to the party, that you will forget about any sense of the word moderation or control. You are setting yourself up for a major binge. Make sure to eat your normal (healthy, hopefully) small meals 5-6 times a day and keep your hunger at bay so that you can enjoy the food at the party without going overboard. If all else fails and you're having a hard time making good decisions at a party, suck on a sugar-free Halls Eucalyptus drop. I can assure you... absolutely NOTHING tastes good after having that flavor in your mouth! Especially cheesecake.<br /><br />5. Avoid wasting calories on alcoholic beverages. The average alcoholic drink contains 150 - 200 calories per glass. Indulge in just 2-3 drinks and you've drunk the equivalent calories of an entire meal. If you partake in these beverages, choose wisely. For example, instead of having a full glass of wine, try mixing half a glass of wine with sparkling water or with a diet soda. This will help cut your calories in half.<br /><br />6. Enjoy what you love. We all have those certain dishes or items that just bring us back to childhood and make the holidays special. Go ahead, indulge! Be choosy about what you indulge in though. Don't choose the pumpkin pie just because it is lower in fat than the pecan (which it is). If you want the pecan, choose the pecan! You don't want to set yourself up for binges later. That one piece of pumpkin pie may not satisfy you, so you may have another when, really, you could have had just one piece of pecan and been completely satisfied. Give yourself permission to enjoy the holidays. Just enjoy with a sense of moderation. If you want to splurge on dessert, maybe you are a little more careful with your entrée choice.<br /><br />7. Holidays are days. Yes, days, not weeks, not months, but days. Treat them that way. Enjoy yourself on the particular holiday, but then go right back to your normal healthy eating plan. Just because it's the day before, the day before Christmas Eve, doesn't mean it's a holiday! <br /><br />8. Eat, drink, and be Merry!It can't be said enough. This is a season that is full of joy, love, and many good things if you let it be just that. Let your body and mind tell you what it needs, wants, and can do without. Live a little, but don't go overboard if it is only going to make you miserable the next day. It is supposed to be fun and it will be if you stay true to yourself and your needs.<br /><br />Hopefully these tips will help you find a balance between staying fit and also enjoying the fun of the season. Remember, moderation is the key. Have a great holiday season!Baby Boot Camp Huntington Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989313470686659347noreply@blogger.com0