Exercise of the week
I'm on a stairs kick for working out lately ... so today's move is influenced by my workout with my girls today. ( sorry for not the best video ... my phone moved and I didn't check the video before we left our workout)
Double stairs side walk or shuffle
Watch your foot work as I see too many injuries of people falling on the stairs!
Stay low in a squat and side step every 2 stairs to work your glutes and hip abductors or, shuffle as you step every second stair . Alternate your lead leg each time you go up the stairs.
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Summer is almost here ....
On almost all fitness social media accounts, there will be at least 1 post daily about how our bodies should look, what we should eat to get that desired body look, selfies where women are in their sports bras showing off their abs or tight leggings showing off their glutes.
Or you'll see Postnatal fitness enthusiasts posting about how we shouldn't care about what our stomachs look like post baby and yet, they still post a picture in their sports bra showing the world their mid section.
Why?
Why post anything at all about what your body looks like. Who are you trying to target if you are posting a picture if you have a 6 pack or loose skin/ stretch marks from having babies or not? I get that they are trying to show that real and raw side to our bodies and we are all beautiful no matter what we look like; or trying to motivate people that by working hard you'll achieve your dream body.
But by posting a picture of your stomach/ stretch marks or not/ loose skin or not... there is still a woman out there comparing their body to yours, which might result in lowering their self-esteem. Then, companies will target these women and sell products or services claiming they'll get rid of your "mommy tummy" or cure diastasis recti.
We are taking away our joy and happiness because we are comparing ourselves to others. Yes it's part of human nature, but if we really want to make an impact on our clients or create a healthy community of people, we need to appreciate who we are right now in this moment; we need to acknowledge the small wins we are achieving daily to feel strong and healthy; and we need to stop the impulse to make ourselves "perfect" by going on fad diets or participating in intense workouts that our body might not be ready for.
So Stop comparing yourself to others and stop posting before/ after pictures and pictures of our bodies in relation to weight loss and postpartum.
Embrace who you are right now. Enjoy the summer and being in a bathing suit. Put on that bathing suit and be proud! Your kids will remember the memories mom made with them on the beach or at the pool. ... See MoreSee Less
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YES!
At the school my daughter goes to, parents fight for a spot in lay by and get there 30 mins before school ends to get a spot at the front door; and traffic is backed up for blocks so parents can pick up or drop their child off at the front door .
A huge high five to this school and principal for taking small steps for our children's health and wellness ... See MoreSee Less
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The view from my studio while I work out this morning
Happy Sunday! ... See MoreSee Less
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