Strollers and postpartum exercising

Postpartum workout is very important for the health of moms, but is very difficult to accomplish. During pregnancy, many physical and hormonal changes occur in a woman’s body. After birth, a lot of those changes, especially those associated with weight gain are hard to get rid of without exercise.

The responsibility of a mother can be so overwhelming that exercise can seem like a luxury, but making time to execrcise can be the best thing a mom ever did. Exercising restores muscle stregnth in the abdomen, lower back and other parts of the body. It promotes weight loss and improves on mood. Postpartum workout can reduce stress and can help prevent post-partum depression.

Why do many moms fail to exercise regularly and how can mom get her exercise without relying on someone to watch her baby?

Many parents do not exercise because they do not have someone to watch their baby while they workout. This problem can be solved with an investment in a sport stroller. Moms can burn some calories by taking walks, jogs or runs with their baby in a sport stroller. Both moms and babies can use the fresh air and human contact that occur during these out door exercises.

In the long run, investing in a stroller will not only be a healthy investment but also a social investment. As moms walk, jog or run around the block or in a park, they meet other parents with whom they can share ideas and in some cases form a community of stroller moms! Strollers make postpartum exercising fun and moms will feel less guilty about taking sometime for themselves because they are sharing that time with their baby. There are a variety of resources ranging from books to DVDs that have great infomation on stroller workouts for moms.

When should you start exercising?

Because of the the many changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy and after birth, it is important to seek advice from you doctor before returning to pre-pregnancy exercise routines. More so, you need to check with your child’s pediatrician to find out if your baby’s neck muscles are strong enough before you take them with you for a run.

What kind of stroller should you chose and why?

Healthy parents are happy parents and happy parents generally have happy babies. Invest in your health and you’ll be happy you did! There are a variety of sport strollers in the market that suit different exercise needs.

For someone who was an avid runner prior to pregnancy and plan on maintaining the same level of exercise after pregnancy, the BOB revolution se single stroller or the duallie version is a great investment. It is designed with a front swiveling wheel that can lock in place for easy maneuverability. It also has reclining padded sits for your baby’s comfort. A suspension system that has two shock levels and pneumatic tires that adsorb a lot of the stress that result from exercising, making the ride smooth for your baby.

Moms who do not run on a regular basis do not need to invest in a high end model, Kolcraft model strollers will work great!. There are many other great products in the market. Click on the images to get more information.