Workout Mommy

Fitness for busy moms

The Carnival Cruise gym

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How is the gym on a Carnival Cruise? The gym onboard the Carnival Cruise ship Ecstasy was awesome! I was VERY impressed by the facility and the equipment on the ship. Yes, you read that right. I ran away for a few days to the Bahamas and it was AMAZING! No , this is not a sponsored post and Carnival did not pay for my trip or ask me to write a post.  I found an awesome deal and decided that I needed some sand in my toes.   :) The pros of the gym on a Carnival Cruise: The cruise Continue Reading

7 reasons why every mom should practice martial arts

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I recently joined a boxing gym and can tell you that everything in this guest post is SPOT ON!!  As a mom, having to take care of your kids on a 24/7-hour basis already requires a lot of energy and time. Getting your hair done or doing sports does not seem to be part of the picture. Well…not anymore! Mommies need some time for themselves, including workout time: yoga, fitness, running or whatever makes you feel happy. What about martial arts classes? Have you given some thoughts about Continue Reading

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