Our show features the founder of Stroller Strides talking about realistic exercise now that baby is here and we’ll be talking about TV watching for the under 3 crowd.  Plus, we will update you on our signing progress and what’s happening in the world.

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Lisa Druxman of Stroller Strides

Lisa is the creator of Stroller Strides.  She is helping us out with our Fit Moms program by answering some questions about exercise after baby.

Before her son was born, Lisa was a group exercise instructor, personal  trainer and club manager at some of the country’s finest health clubs. Not having the time to get back to the gym, she created a series of exercises to get her back in shape using her stroller. Before you knew it, a new workout was born!  

1. We all want to be the size we were before the baby was born, but what are some realistic goals for fitness after a baby and how long should we expect it to take to get back into shape?
2. Can we really get our bodies back or are there permanent changes we just have to face?
3. What are some things that moms can do to get fit even though there is less free time now that the baby is around?
4. How does a group like Stroller Strides help moms and how do we find a group?
5. If a listener doesn’t have Stroller Strides in her area, what can she do?

As you know, we are doing our Fit Moms program where each of us has made goals to get some balance in one area of our life.  Fitness is not just about being thin—but about being balanced and healthy in our lives.   Check out more about Fit Moms.

Lisa also has a new book called LEAN Moms–Check it out.

TV–Does it Have Any Value for Kids?

New research is showing that TV watching is not good for kids.  The claim always seemed too good to be true: park your infant in front of a video and, in no time, he or she will be talking and getting smarter than the neighbor’s kid. In the latest study on the effects of popular videos such as the “Baby Einstein” and “Brainy Baby” series, researchers find that these products may be doing more harm than good. And they may actually delay language development in toddlers and cause them to be overstimulated.

See http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1650352,00.html?cnn=yes

 

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