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• Working In Fitness

  We all know that exercise is the magic bullet for so many maladies that plague the modern parent: stress, sleep deprivation, lack of stamina to keep up with these constantly moving little maniacs (okay, maybe that’s just me), but finding a way to stay active along with the 19 million other things you need to get done in a day can be difficult. And while kid chasing certainly keeps you going, it doesn’t really count as the 30 minutes of moderate exercise we’re supposed to get on most days. Gaiam (the people who bring us those yummy Rodney Yee yoga videos as well as the best Pilates ones I have ever tried) offers up some interesting tips on their blog. What makes this different from the bajillion other pieces of advice out there is that it actually breaks it down by age instead of just giving vague advice like “Babies love sit-ups!” For example, it suggests dancing with babies and toddlers (mine love this). Read More... Posted May 13 2009, 03:31 PM by Amy Kuras with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: stress, fitness, sleep, exercise, YMCA, workouts, fitting in workouts, Gaiam, dance parties

• Strollerderby Playdate: Shape It Up, Maggot

  When I grow up, I want to be tough. Not like a motorcycle riding mama or anything, but a strong, athletic chick who can scoop up my kids and save them from a fire or scary pervo if need be – and hell, avoiding diabetes and heart disease would kind of rock.  Back when I was a young, single slip of a girl, I was a pretty avid exerciser. I ran five days a week and did races and was really pretty buff, at least for someone who is a big fan of carbs and beer and chocolate and whose genes give her the build of her Polish washerwoman ancestors. Then I got married... Read More... Posted Apr 18 2008, 07:31 AM by Amy Kuras with | with no comments Filed under: health, fitness, exercise, fitness fixation, strollederby playdate, Doctor Mama, badass, workouts, getting in shape