Welcome to the first installment of "Fit Friday!" I've partnered up with one of my Island Besties, Adrien, over at Freckled & Free. Every other Friday she's going to bring you a quick easy to do workout to fit into your busy lives!
If you do the workout let us know in the comments, if you use Instagram you can also hashtag #daringdandelion #fitfriday and tag @thedaringdandelion.
Time to sweat!
-Tay
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Seven Moves for Mommy & Baby
As moms we do not always have time to make it to the gym. These moves will not only give you a nice mini sweat session but will also give you more bonding time with your little one. Who doesn’t want more reasons to kiss and love on their baby?
-Adrien
As moms we do not always have time to make it to the gym. These moves will not only give you a nice mini sweat session but will also give you more bonding time with your little one. Who doesn’t want more reasons to kiss and love on their baby?
-Adrien
#1 Forearm Plank
Lay baby on their back between forearms resting directly below you. Make sure when you are in plank form that you have a straight line from neck to feet. Hold for 1 minute.
#2 Push-ups
Lay baby on back and hover over them in a push-up position (modified push-up position pictured). Lower yourself to baby and give them a kiss. 3 sets of 15.
#3 Russian Twists
Seated on the floor with legs bent hold firmly to your baby and twist from side-to-side. 3 sets of 15. Side-to-side = 1 rep.
Lay baby on their back between forearms resting directly below you. Make sure when you are in plank form that you have a straight line from neck to feet. Hold for 1 minute.
#2 Push-ups
Lay baby on back and hover over them in a push-up position (modified push-up position pictured). Lower yourself to baby and give them a kiss. 3 sets of 15.
#3 Russian Twists
Seated on the floor with legs bent hold firmly to your baby and twist from side-to-side. 3 sets of 15. Side-to-side = 1 rep.
#4 Upright Row
Hold baby facing out, or facing you. Make sure your elbows come above your shoulders when lifting. 3 sets of 15.
Hold baby facing out, or facing you. Make sure your elbows come above your shoulders when lifting. 3 sets of 15.
#5 Bicep Curls
Hold baby firmly under arms and curl arms up bringing baby to your face for a kiss. 3 sets of 15.
Hold baby firmly under arms and curl arms up bringing baby to your face for a kiss. 3 sets of 15.
#6 Standing Twister
Hold baby a few inches from your body and twist sie-to-side. Hold for one breath on each side. Remember to keep your core tight the entire time. Left-right = 1 rep, repeat a total of 30 times.
Hold baby a few inches from your body and twist sie-to-side. Hold for one breath on each side. Remember to keep your core tight the entire time. Left-right = 1 rep, repeat a total of 30 times.
#7 Shoulder Press
Stand up and hold your baby, then lift baby up in the air engaging your shoulders. If you want and your baby is a dare devil you can toss your baby slightly into the air - sure to produce a giggle & smile! Now you have the correct term for a move your baby already enjoys. 3 sets of 15.
Stand up and hold your baby, then lift baby up in the air engaging your shoulders. If you want and your baby is a dare devil you can toss your baby slightly into the air - sure to produce a giggle & smile! Now you have the correct term for a move your baby already enjoys. 3 sets of 15.
Disclaimer: Adrien is a Beach Body Coach, however all the moves listed are done at your own risk. Please ensure that your baby can hold their head up on their own before attempting any of these moves. Be sure to consult a doctor before starting any exercise program. The Daring Dandelion along with Freckled & Free assume no responsibility for injuries that may occur while completing the moves utilized in this workout.
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