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This program is designed to give you a workout while at the same time having some fun with your baby.
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Perform exercises 2-3x/week.
Prior to performing all movements simultaneously perform drawing in maneuver with your belly and bladder muscles and find neutral spine position. If you see your abdominal area bulging when performing sit-up contact your doctor. [private]
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Perform program in circuit for 1-3 sets.
Do not perform this program until you have medical clearance from your doctor.
Baby Fitness Workout
| Image | Exercise | Set | Reps | Weight/ Resistance |
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| Baby Ab Crunch 1. Start by lying on your back and holding your baby on your stomach with your legs supporting your baby. 2. Proceed to crunch up towards your baby and then return to the starting position. 3. Repeat according to the prescribed repetitions. 4. To add difficulty you could hold your baby closer to your chest or hold your baby in the air above your chest. |
1 2 3 |
10-20 10-20 10-20 |
Baby Baby Baby |
Slow Slow Slow |
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| Baby Lunges 1. Hold your baby close to your chest and stand in a split squat stance. 2. Proceed to lunge down until your knee almost touches the floor. 3. Stand back up to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed reps. 4. Complete the same reps with the opposite leg. |
1 2 3 |
10 10 10 |
Slow Slow Slow |
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| Baby Overhead Shoulder Press 1. Start by holding your baby securely with your hands at shoulder level. 2. Proceed to press your baby up over your head until your arms are extended. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat according to prescribed repetitions. |
1 2 3 |
10 10 10 |
Slow Slow Slow |
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| Baby Pilate Squat 1. Start by holding your baby close to your chest. 2. Stand with your feet turned outwards and proceed to squat down with your knees pointing outward like your feet. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat according to the prescribed repetitions. |
1 2 3 |
10-15 10-15 10-15 |
Slow Slow Slow |
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| Baby Chest Press 1. Start by lying on your back and holding your baby on your chest. 2. Proceed to press your baby up over your chest until your arms are extended. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions. |
1 2 3 |
10 10 10 |
Slow Slow Slow |
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