10,000 Steps a Success!

What a fun month we had at Stroller Strides walking out 10,000 steps each day. It was a daily conversation piece in class and everyone who participated enjoyed pushing themselves to do just a little more.

The moms who are striving for postpartum fitness really found the walking improved their fitness levels and those striving for prenatal fitness commented on how much better they are feeling with the walking.

Congratulations to all the moms who walked across December with purpose and pride. You go girls!

10,000 Steps Challenge at Stroller Strides

The Little Black Dress Club has been going strong for 2 months now. Our Ab Intensive during October was fun and transformational. Our High Intensity Wednesdays in November really put us all to the test. Now for December we're kickin' it up a notch (as my friend Emeril likes to say) by taking part in a 10,000 Step Challenge.

The goal is to walk 10,000 steps each day in December. How far is 10,000 steps you ask? It's almost 5 miles. For those who complete the challenge we will walk approximately 155 miles this month. If this sound like a lot to you I think you'd be surprised at how many steps you take during the day, especially if you have kids!

Walking has numerous benefits and we fully intend to include our class time in the day's step count. One of the most important benefits for December is not only keeping up our fitness routines but also keeping our stress levels very very low.

This challenge is something that anyone can do. It's great for amping up your postpartum fitness routine, it's a very healthy way for pregnant moms to get some prenatal fitness into their day and it's wonderful for families to do together - come on Dads, join us!

If you would like to get in on the fun, please leave a comment below and you too can be included in our 10,000 Step Challenge. Let us know what your goals are for completing the challenge. Why do you want to take 10,000 steps each day this month?

Now go grab that pedometer, lace up those walking shoes and let's get moving!!

Little Black Dress Club Approved

Making time for a workout at Stroller Strides

I have read several posts around the blogisphere lately that recommend different postpartum workouts for moms without much time. Ha! What mom has any time? I certainly don't and it's even worse with a new baby I know. There's nothing like trying to fit in a workout and a shower in between feedings right?

But instead of trying to find the quickest way to sweat a little I would encourage new moms to MAKE time for a workout. Of course I recommend Stroller Strides. The hour you spend at a class has far more benefits than just causing you to sweat. The social interaction with other adults is good for the soul. To laugh and joke and sing silly songs with other moms who are in your same boat will make all the difference in your day.

The quality focused time you get to spend with your child is priceless, especially when you return home to a sea of laundry, mountain of bills and jungle of groceries. There is nothing like spending set time eye to eye with the little miracle who is your child.

The friendships that your child will make may last a lifetime. To instill the values of health, fun and friendship from the very beginning of their life is invaluable and the memories will last forever.

I have heard some great instructors say that you give your family 23 hours of your day. Why not take just one hour to focus on you. I agree. Get rejuvenated, strong and healthy so that those other hours really count.

Childhood is fast and fleeting. If you want to make the most of it not only for your child but also for yourself then set aside time each week to focus on being your best. Find some other moms to make the journey fun and get STRIDING!

The Holiday Push Is On @ Stroller Strides

What a great play on words eh? The PUSH really is on at Stroller Strides of Bend. We've got a great group of moms who are meeting every week to PUSH their strollers, PUSH themselves and their fitness limits as we PUSH full steam ahead into the holidays.

The Little Black Dress Club is a big hit! We spent the month of October working out our abs in our Ab Intensive sessions and everybody graduated from wall sits to planks in our month-long challenge. Way to go girls! You are so AWESOME!

This month, as we look forward to turkey, stuffing and pie we're also looking forward to keeping up our momentum with High Intensity Wednesdays and some killa workouts that will make us all sweat. I'm excited. How about you?

This month's most important tip is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

Water is a very important part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. During the holidays, or any busy time for that matter, it is important to be very deliberate about drinking enough water. Not only does it keep all of our body systems functioning properly, it is also essential for mental performance. And what mom do you know who can afford to lose any mental sharpness?

So make sure you keep those water bottles filled ladies. Go buy yourself an early Christmas present of a pretty new bottle that you can keep with you at all times. Don't let yourself get dehydrated running errands, cooking in the kitchen, baking, shopping or entertaining friends and family. Take care of your body and you'll coast through the holiday madness!

Awesome Moms at Stroller Strides!

The Little Black Dress Club is hoppin'. We've been adding numbers to our group and it's been a lot of fun getting to know the new moms and their kids. Welcome ladies!!

Props to the moms who are jammin' in the plank challenges we've been having. It's awesome to see the progress being made. Go Girls Go!!

As we head into the last week of October and move into November it's exciting to see all the moms getting stronger, feeling healthy and moving forward with positive attitudes. I am looking forward to a great holiday season with you all. Thanks for showing up to class each day and working so hard. You are really inspiring!

Rock on Mommies!

The Little Black Dress Club is in full swing at Stroller Strides

WOW! What a week. We started the Little Black Dress Club at Stroller Strides this week and I am so proud of all the moms participating. They really stepped up to the challenge with our Ab Intensive sessions. I heard some grumbling about sore abs - woo woo. We also had several graduates, in the first week, from wall sits to planks in our Challenge session.

Congrats to Bonnie, Kim & Pippin! Double congrats to our plank challenge mamas who are making great strides in their times. Megan, Melissa & Shellie are improving by leaps and bounds in holding their planks. Way to go girls!

Thanks to Megan who suggested we play the same song every time we do our challenge in class so everyone can see how far they are getting by the gauging their progress against the song. We are definitely bringing "Sexy Back"!!!

What a great bunch of gals. I'm so proud of their hard work and dedication to making changes in their outlook and their bodies - just in time for Little Black Dress season.

Merry Christmas to us!

Little Black Dress Club

The holidays are just around the corner. Before you know it the invitations will start arriving for parties and dinners. Are you ready to don your Little Black Dress?

To be totally prepared this year at Stroller Strides we're starting up the Little Black Dress Club. This club will be active from now until the end of the year. All you have to do is set your goal and participate in the club events.

Goal: Your goal can be anything you want it to be. Ideally it would be a dress, picture of a dress or size you want to fit into. But there are no limits so strive away!

Club: For the month of October I will be offering an Ab Intensive. We will have our regular class but at the end we will do stretching then abs for an additional 15 minutes. You are free to leave at anytime but if you really want to work your core then you won't want to miss this extra time.


Wall sit / Plank Challenge: During October I will be hosting a wall sit or plank challenge. Pick your nemesis and conquer it. We will take 5 minutes at each class to work on your choice. The goal is to be able to do one of these for 5 minutes without resting. Push yourself and join in the fun!

I will also keep offering our Butte Climb class. However, so that I can spend some quality time with my kids I am moving the class to Friday's at 10 am (see NOTE for exceptions.) This will be weather permitting.
NOTE: We will walk the butte at 10 am on Friday, Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 31. We will also walk on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and NOT on Friday, Oct. 24 because I have a prior commitment that day.

Don't miss this opportunity to shine this holiday season. You can do this!