Due to many requests I've decided to try an evening class- for a limited time only Tues 10/14 - Thurs 10/30 we will have a *Workin' Mamas Class: 5:15PM, Tues & Thurs, at Ponderosa Trails Park. It is free to monthly members but $30 for everyone else. You must pre-register and this class will only be held if minimum numbers are met before 10/10. Check out the website for more information.



* trust me, I know, we are ALL workin' mamas

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Tomorrow marks the start of our 5 classes/week format- 9:15AM at Ponderosa Trails Park.

Our schedule is:

Now you have no excuse to miss class!!!! And best of all, if you're a monthly member you are only paying $2/class- what a deal!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhh, the joys of having children- bags under your eyes, rarely leaving the house with clean clothes- no matter how hard you try-, getting used to finding Cheerios in odd places on your body, stretch marks, wider hips, bigger feet and the dreaded "Mummy Tummy"........

Is again not a Stroller Strides member (I didn't pull the name this time).. A nice family from the reservation won the free BOB- CONGRATS!!!
Oh well! Good effort ladies- next time we have to make it for only SS members.. :) But thanks so much to the lovely mamas at Zen Baby for helping us out with the raffle!

don't forget mamas- class at Buffalo Park is at 8:30 tomorrow (Friday) morning!!! See you all there!

Thanks for a fantastic Grand Opening at Ponderosa Trails Park & congrats to Beckie for winning the grand raffle prize- she promised to share.. :) And another super big thanks to Vino Loco & Massage Envy for their fantastic donations- not to mention Winter Sun (Lily really thanks them too as her bum is so much happier now!). I'll post some pictures later- I need to get myself to bed...

Wow ladies... I just put together tomorrow's goody bags & there is SO MUCH good stuff! Let me just tell you who its all from, don't want to give away whats in it:

Thanks to the lovely Laurel Morales we were all on KNAU this morning! If you missed it, check it out here. Make sure you listen to the audio & not just read the transcript. Although I have to say I'm a little bummed she didn't get any audio of Mary singing "Twinkle, Twinkle"... that would have really sold our class- I know some days I go just to hear her sing... :)

And to celebrate the 1-week countdown I am offering fantastic prizes too the 1st 5 people to leave a comment on this post!

If you are a Stroller Strides 'regular' I want to hear what you love about our program.
If you're a newbie or soon to be newbie I want to hear why you're excited about starting class!

Ok- well now that I have your attention.. The lovely mamas at Zen Baby are giving you another chance to win a free BOB stroller!! Tickets are $10 and the are only selling you 38 tickets- giving you a great chance at winning. Tickets can be bought at Zen Baby or I will be selling them at class this week & next (if they haven't all been sold yet).
YAY!!!! & GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Finally!!! The New Member bags have arrived!!! I got them on Friday & was SO SO SO excited. there are 5 of you marvelous monthly members that need your goodies- so make sure you come to class to get them! Bribery should work to get some of you there, right?!

Also- don't forget our 'special' schedule this week- we will have 3 class at Buffalo Park but they will be Mon, TUES & Wed @ 9:15AM.

Also- a huge thanks to our 3 fantastic fellas (I'm into alliteration tonight) who were brave enough to come to class yesterday. I don't know about your hubbies, but mine has been complaining ALL day about how sore he is- every time he gets up all I hear is "ow, you & that #$%@ class". He definitely has a newfound respect for all you hard working mamas out there.

I'm psyched for tomorrow's Family Class- I just figured out what we are going to do & trust me boys its gonna be tough! My goal is to make the Dads sore & show just how strong the mommies have gotten. Even if you haven't joined us before come out & see what we are all about tomorrow, Buffalo Park, 9am... Be there.. And then, hit up Pickin' in the Pines... I'm so excited to go this year- we are NEVER here when it happens! Yay! or maybe, Yee Haw!

We had a question in class today that I wanted to share & elaborate on- One of our moms said "I'm not sore after class anymore, does that mean I'm not getting a good workout?"- Great question! And the quick answer is- NO! What this means is that you are stronger- your muscles have rebuilt themselves and they can handle more.

Does this mean you'll never be sore at Stroller Strides again? No! It just means you've made some fitness gains- be happy about that & give yourself a pat on the back. If you like that being sore feeling- grab a red tube, do the most intense version of each exercise- I promise you will feel it again!

The design of Stroller Strides is also partially to 'blame' for this phenomenon- A February study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research found that mixing strength & aerobic activity reduces soreness AND boosts strength & aerobic gains. There is a reason we do those cardio bursts before our strength exercises...

So there you have it- a long answer to a short question.. Now lets all silently thank our squat jumps & all they do for us.. :)

Even though I should be spending the quiet time that comes with Lily's morning nap attacking the dishwasher or the pet hair balls that materialize overnight, I am stuck at the table drinking coffee & reading Health magazine. Besides learning some new thigh busting exercises to try in Stroller Strides class (how are your butts today ladies??) I'm reading about the healthiest juices. According to a study by UCLA pomegranate juice is the healthiest based on its high levels of antioxidants.. That makes me happy b/c pom. juice is one of my favorites- I wish it was cheaper so I could buy it more often!

Whats the second healthiest juice, you ask? Red Wine...
After that (if you really still care after #2) comes, in order, concord grape juice, blueberry juice, black cherry, acai, cranberry, orange, tea & lastly... good ole apple juice..

Don't have the money for a tummy-tuck or a butt lift?? Then head on over to Stroller Strides class tomorrow- we are going to continue on our quest for tight, firm & STRONG butts & bellies.

The cool thing about our Stroller Strides classes is that we are not only working on improving the parts of our bodies that may not be our favorites, but we are also & more importantly making them STRONGER- making ourselves "Fit for Motherhood". How many times a day do you bend over? Pick something up? Twist around while carrying some sort of load? I've got a light 17 pounder (can't imagine what you mom's of toddlers do) and still at the end of the day I can feel my lower back.. My abs are not back yet and my butt is not yet where I want it to be- which is why I will be at class tomorrow ready to work!! And so will YOU!!!! :)

Find a sitter, tell your husband he's 'on'- its time for a Moms Night Out!!! Our 1st MNO is scheduled for Tue 9/16 at 6:30PM- meet at Rendezvous Cafe (Corner of Aspen & San Francisco in downtown Flagstaff). I will provide some yummy desserts (have you ever had Uncle Buzz's chocolate?!) you are in charge of your drinks (coffee or fancy cocktails!)... See you there!!!!

I'm a little late on this one but in a few hours there is a FREE family event for families & expectant parents at the Flagstaff Medical Center- tons of local businesses will be there (including Stroller Strides!) and the thing I'm MOST excited for (besides the raffle) is the 'mock-tail' contest being held between local bartenders.. Yummy!!!!

Tell your friends!! Stroller Strides Flagstaff is opening a NEW location in Ponderosa Trails at Ponderosa Trails Park (S.Wild West Trail). Expect all the 'normal' goodies!

- FREE CLASS
- Free Raffle
- Goody Bags (for moms & kids)
- Deals & Discounts from local businesses
- Membership Deals ($50 OFF!!)- if you've been waiting to become a monthly member this is your chance!!

Also- I added a few 'gadgets' onto the blog- become one of our followers & I will give you a prize!!!! (seriously).