Buffalo Park Class

Posted by Stroller Strides Flagstaff On May - 22 - 2009

Class meets Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15AM at the Ramada in Buffalo Park. Every Stroller Strides class is a TOTAL body workout including, cardio, strength training, balance and flexibility. All you need to bring is a mat/towel, water, sunscreen and snacks for your baby!

Luna Moms Club

Posted by Stroller Strides Flagstaff On May - 22 - 2009

Stroller Strides is proud to offer the Luna Moms Club, powered by LUNA bar! This free club has weekly playgroups, monthly Moms Night Out and quarterly community service projects.

5k Training Program

Posted by Stroller Strides Flagstaff On May - 22 - 2009

Wanna run a 5k? How about a 10k? Half Marathon? Marathon? With Stroller Strides running programs you will be racing your way across the finish line in no time.

Community Service

Posted by Stroller Strides Flagstaff On May - 22 - 2009

As part of the Luna Moms Club "Moms with a Mission" program we complete quarterly community service programs. So far this year we've raised $3,000 for Girls on the Run and $1,500 for the March of Dimes!

Make New Friends

Posted by Author On Month - Day - Year

It can be lonely and overwhelming being a new (or even an 'old') mom- with Stroller Strides you're not alone. Come meet other moms in Flagstaff and take some time out for yourself, with your kids. We've all been there and love to help!

Lean Mommy Move of the Day!

Posted by Beth On 2:21 PM
Think you need to join a gym to workout?? You don't! One of my favorite parts of Stroller Strides is the fact that we are outside- another favorite part is that the exercises we do can be done ANYWHERE- you don't need fancy equipment or a huge chunk of time. In fact, once you learn a few basic moves you can get a great workout in without leaving the house. People look at me like I'm crazy when I say it, but you really can get a great calf workout in while standing in line at the grocery store (just do some heel raises (toes in, toes out & parallel feet)).

Lean Mommy is a fantastic resource for workouts that can be done; with your stroller, wearing or holding your baby or my favorite chapter "The Mom-just-has-a-minute Workout". Here is a move we can all do (once we've gotten the OK to start exercising again). If your baby is too big for a front pack, through them in a backpack or a big kid can just ride 'piggy back'.

The Baby Weight Lunge




Starting Position
This exercise uses a front pack carrier. Stand tall with your abs engaged to support your body. Step your right leg forward and left leg back so that you have a wide distance between your feet.

Action
INHALE: Lower straight down towards the floor by bending both knees. Your front knee should bend about 90 degrees and stay aligned with the ankle below it. Your back knee should lower straight down towards the floor. EXHALE: Push straight back up to the starting position to complete one rep. Aim for 1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions on each side.

Special Instructions
Safety should be your main concern, for you and the baby. Make sure that baby is totally secure in all movements. If any exercise is uncomfortable or too strenuous with baby, try it without baby first. You can hold onto a wall or sturdy chair for additional balance, if necessary. Do NOT lean forward while lunging?your movements should be straight up and down. If you have trouble staying upright or keeping your forward knee from crossing your toes, make the stance between both of your feet wider to accommodate the length of your legs



More exercise ideas can be found at your local Stroller Strides class, at www.strollerstrides.com and in Lean Mommy!

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