Workout Mommy

Fitness for busy moms

Healing injuries with Airrosti

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Injuries just plain suck, especially when we don't really know WHY we are injured.   I have a bad habit of pushing through the pain and hoping it just miraculously goes away on it's own.  Yes, we all know how this turns out. After a fantastic experience with Airrosti last spring for a hamstring strain, I decided to get some relief for my nagging shoulder pain.  (Nagging is being kind. It was starting to scream) What is Airrosti ?  Airrosti focuses on accurately diagnosing the root cause of Continue Reading

Workouts you can do at home (and some flexing!)

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Summer has FLOWN by, hasn't it? I've been staying in shape this summer thanks to Gold's Gym and the wonderful people in the childcare room. I am sure they cringe on the inside when they see my troop come barreling in,  but they always greet me with a smile and kind words.   And they are willing to throw a flex for me too.  :)     While I have focused more on traditional strength training this summer, I still love my workouts at home. Here are a few workout at home Continue Reading

When will my workouts get easier? And other random babbling.

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I ask myself this all the time--> "when will my workouts get easier"? The answer is ---they won't. If you are challenging yourself and changing up your workout plan every now and then......it will not ...and should not...get easier.  But the good news is you will get STRONGER and LEANER.   And isn't that our end goal to this entire fitness life? As much as I love summer, the stress of having all the kids home and entertaining AND FEEDING them all day long, makes me crazy.  My house is Continue Reading

Keeping your fitness on track even when you are out of town

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Summer time is coming and that means (hopefully!)  some vacation time!  YAY!! I've written in the past about beach workouts , beach running, and how I always travel with my kettlebells while on vacation since we drive to a nearby beach for our annual family trip. A few weeks ago, I was lucky and got to take a quick trip down to Miami, Florida. Obviously I could not pack my favorite kettlebells with me for this one. :) Instead of just saying "screw it" and throwing my fitness goals to Continue Reading