Fit Parents
Today, we’re lucky enough to feature fitness expert Natasha Linton. Natasha is a New York city based personal trainer and fitness expert. She’s so good at what she does she’s been featured on the Oxygen Network and in magazines like Heart and Soul. In addition to all that, Natasha has the formidable task of helping me get back into my pre-pregnancy shape! (more about that later)
Today she’s writing about the difficult task of keeping fit as a parent. I personally know how hard it is to find the time, but the great thing about Natasha’s tips are that they are doable. Small actions lead to big achievements! Stop by her blog and let her know what you think!
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When you’ve got children what’s better than being able to play with and keep up with them? Better yet, when you’ve got children what is better than being able to do those things without getting out of breath?
Keeping fit is so important; not only for a great body, but also for daily life. For new parents you’d want to be able to pick your baby up and carry him or her around with ease. You’ll not only have to carry a baby around, but I’m sure you’ll have a stroller and other luggage as well. Exercise helps with that.You have many options whether you have all the time in the world or no time at all.
Also, whether you are a gym member, or don’t have a gym membership. There are so many exercises you can do at home, at the desk, or in your hotel room. One great exercise to help with the picking up and carrying is the front raise. You can use dumbbells, a medicine ball, any equipment you have at home such as gallon water bottle with sand or you can start with the water (a weight that is manageable where you can still feel resistance).
Front Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart
Both arms straight out in front of you holding your equipment
While your arms are kept extended and straight, raise the equipment over your head and back down to starting position which is about chest level, and extended out
To your health!
Natasha Linton
About Natasha Linton
Natasha Linton is a New York City based fitness professional certified by the International Sports Sciences Association and holds several other certifications. Her individualized exercise programming guarantees results. Natasha is also a contributing writer to OnFitness Magazine and has also written for the Oxygen Network.
Recently, she was featured as the fitness expert for Heart & Soul magazine’s Healthy You Challenge.
Currently she writes a weekly blog providing personal fitness advice that has a loyal readership worldwide. The blog can be found at www.natashalinton.wordpress.com.
Soon you will be able to read more of her fitness tips on www.capessa.com. There she will write a blog entitled Fit Answers. Stay tuned for that…
Her new project in the works is the first eBook of a series entitled The Start Guide telling readers step by step how to get started with an exercise and nutrition program.
Email promotions@natashalinton.com for more information.
