Yes, you can exercise with your baby in tow!
Keep fit and healthy while bonding with your baby with these exercises you and your baby can do in the comfort of your home or outdoors.
Do you who feel trapped by the fact that you can’t take part in sports and activities that you used to enjoy now that you have a baby – and feel like you’re missing out?
The good news is that mommy-and-me workouts can be fun, safe, and an easy way to keep fit. If you’re looking to exercise with your baby and keep up a level of fitness, then working out with your baby in tow is a great solution. Here are a few easy exercises both you and baby will love.
Head to the park with a pram
There has been an explosion of mother and baby classes that involve meeting in the park with your baby and pram and getting a sweat on! These classes often involve lunging and strength exercises and fast walking or running. These are great as they give your baby some fresh air and you get a chance to meet other mothers too. What happens in the class is designed to be safe for postnatal moms so you don’t need to worry about doing anything inappropriate.
Practice yoga
Another popular mother and baby class is yoga. This can be done together with your baby.
Hit the water
Water-based classes are another popular choice for moms and babies. Everyone is carrying post baby weight so you are all in it together – squeezing your swimsuits on. A word of caution here though, a swimming pool can be a breeding ground for germs so take care when taking a small baby to a public pool. If they are showing any signs of feeling unwell then avoid swimming completely. Chlorine can be harsh on a baby’s skin too, so take that into consideration before you make the decision to take your baby swimming if they have sensitive skin.
Budget workouts
There are lots of things you can do with your baby that cost very little. A brisk walk with your baby in his pram, a cycle with your baby on the back of your bike, and don’t forget the trusty home workout DVD as there are plenty designed for postnatal moms.
Before you start
A word of caution, if you had a C-section, check with your doctor before taking part in any exercise as you are recovering from major surgery. Whatever you choose to do, enjoy doing it with your baby!
