For many new moms their day revolves around bottles and diapers, making it very difficult to squeeze exercise into her routine. Now, there's a local program making it easier for moms and babies to workout together.
News 13's Medical reporter Nancy Gay has more on Strollercise.
Stroller-cise instructor Jeremy Seymour may act like your typical boot camp instructor but these aren't you're average recruits.
"The heavier the baby the more workout you get," Seymour said.
Seymour leads Stroller-cise, a body boot camp for mom and baby.
"We do everything from crunches to sit ups, we do running, we do jogging, we do sprints, we do leg lifts, " Seymour said.
It’s a workout that incorporates almost every part of the body.
"The strollers, we use them to do stretches on. We use them when we do lunges, also we use the babies. We take the babies in front of us and we do squats with the babies. We do raises with the babies," Seymour said.
Push-ups are little more rewarding when you get a kiss.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it's okay for a new mother to exercise six weeks after giving birth, but they also say it's important to start slow.
New Mom, Seliena Crampton said, "Fitness was a big part of my life and just getting back into it is huge."
Before having baby Brody, Crampton competed in Ironman Triathlons. She gained 70 pounds during pregnancy and lost 45 pounds since starting this class six weeks ago.
Crampton's not the only one toning up.
New Mom, Amy Holgersen said, "I can notice it in my pants. They just fit a lot better."
The class has baby benefits too.
"He loves it. He just giggles and laughs and has the best time," Seymour said.
For more information on the Stroller-cise program, check their Web site.
Stroller-cise is for moms with children between the ages of six weeks and 18 months.
They meet twice a week at "The Studio" near Lake Eola. For more information on the Stroller-cise program, check their Web site at http://www.studiogetfit.com/578.html
That's Your Health and Fitness,
Nancy Gay Central Florida News 13.