*This is sponsored product review Review by Jessica Murphy There seems to be a gym, Pilates/yoga studio, spin class or specialty fitness center on every block in New York City, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to find the perfect class for you or your child. I know scheduling issues, motivation, prices and confidence […]
Tag: Fitness
Moms live busy lives. We spend all day taking care of our kids, running errands, and working that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. This section is filled with articled to help moms on the go and new moms make their work out routines with articles about fitness classes in your area and fitness advice for active lifestyles. These articles will help you to be fab and fit!
After Mother’s Day: Time for A New You?
I hope you were spoiled deliciously on Mother’s Day. I hope your partner kicked off your day with breakfast in bed and showered you with appreciative hugs. I hope your kids presented you with a hand-picked posy and a great card they drew especially for you. And most of all, I hope you took some […]
How Do I Make Fitness Happen as a Mom?
As a trainer specializing in pre- and post-natal fitness, I have heard these questions many times: “I WANT to get back in shape, but how can I possibly make it happen with my new baby? How can I possibly find the time?” Many new moms know that exercising will help them regain their pre-baby strength […]
Can I Do Abdominal Exercises During Pregnancy?
Can I still do abdominal exercises – like crunches – while I’m pregnant? It is very important to maintain strength and stability in the core to help support the exaggerated curves of the spine and the weight of the growing fetus during pregnancy. However, one needs to be mindful of the manner in which it […]
Ironman: A Story With Every Mile
Aloha! I am writing to you from sunny Hawaii. I am here with my boys, the grandparents and the cousins to watch my husband compete in the Hawaii Ironman this Saturday. What the heck is an Ironman? Well, it starts off with a 2.4-mile swim, next comes a 112-mile bike ride and it finishes with […]
Feeling Younger
Here’s a little “re-enactment” of an incident that recently happened to me while shopping for vitamins (as many of you may recall, I recently turned 40, so keep that in mind while reading): Scene: Local health food Store. Main Character: Heather, feeling very youthful in her butt-lifting yoga pants, post work-out. Me: Hi. Can you […]
Making A Difference One Step At A Time
One of my proudest moments was “running” the Boston Marathon with my dad in 2007 as part of the Leukemia Society’s Team In Training. You’ll notice that running is in quotations because running would be a very generous description of how I walked/shuffled the course to make it to the finish line. Luckily, I had […]
Quieting the Pregnant Mind
Most people respond to life changing events with a mix of excitement, hesitation and anxiety. And let’s face it, having a baby is one of the biggest life changes one can face! Luckily, there are quiet restorative yoga poses and pranayamas (breathing exercises) that help quiet the mind, balance the breath and relax the body. […]