Welcoming a new addition to the family is undoubtedly one of the greatest joys that also brings along a whirlwind of changes especially for new moms. In the midst of late night wakeups and diaper changes, prioritizing time to incorporate exercise into your daily routine can seem daunting. This desire to regain pre-pregnancy fitness levels often collides with the demands of returning back to the workplace. Here are some tips for you to use in your daily routine in order to begin your journey back into fitness.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Park your car far away
• Incorporate movement within your day instead of blocking out time during the day
• Try stretches while seated at your desk or standing in a doorway

Remember – movements with your babies count! Picking up, carrying, pushing and putting down your child are all ways you are incorporating movement throughout your day. Think of every time you pick up your child from the floor after tummy time or from their bouncer, you are doing 1 squat! Also, every little step, no matter how small, counts towards fitness! If you are a mom who is planning to return to work soon and would like to learn more about proper form on how to lift your baby, push the stroller, negotiate stairs or even transfer into and out of the car, call us for your free consultation today!