Heart Health Series: Encouraging Kids to Lead an Active Lifestyle
For the next few weeks, I’m partnering with One Beat CPR, the premier CPR training facility right here in South Florida, to spread the word about their heart healthy mission. Each week, as part of the Heart Health Series, you’ll find a CPR tip and an easy-to-follow demo video straight from One Beat CPR. In addition, I’m presenting ‘Raising Kids With a Healthy Heart’, a weekly installment which features meals, ideas and tips for giving children a healthy start in life. If you missed them, be sure to read Week 1 and Week 2 of the Heart Health Series! This...
Read MoreMake It Count Workout
I’ll admit it – I’ve been loving my self-imposed break from working out. I think exercise did wonders for me throughout this pregnancy, but once I hit that wall at the beginning of the third trimester, I was glad to start limiting myself to walks and nothing more. There were the obvious reasons – exhaustion, aches, complete lack of motivation – but frankly I was starting to get really bored with the same few low-intensity workouts. I’ve said it before: I like fast-paced, high-energy exercise, and I tend to get frustrated if I don’t feel like...
Read MoreKeep It Simple Workout B
Ok, I know I promised this workout last week but…I forgot. Anyway, here it is – I hope it was worth the wait! This one is a follow-up to my Keep It Simple Workout A, and like that one, I created it based on the workout template in the Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises. I love a simple lifting routine with just a few basic and familiar moves that target multiple muscle groups, and this one fits the bill. Unless you’re new to lifting, you’re probably familiar with all the exercises, but as always I provided links to exercise demonstrations; many of the...
Read MoreKeep It Simple Workout A
I feel like an evil dictator. I keep coming up with workout after workout that I want you to do; meanwhile, I spent my weekend lounging by a hotel pool with no intention of picking up dumbbells for at least another 15 weeks (and counting). Honestly, though, I’m becoming more and more jealous of all you able-bodies ladies out there; knowing my heavy weights are off-limits until August or later is killing me. Of course, that doesn’t mean I can’t pick up some light dumbbells a few times a week between now and my due date, but I’m pretty sure my strength-training days are...
Read MoreLower Body Boredom Buster Workout
I’m kicking off Monday with my first self-designed workout. This one focuses on the lower body, and I call it a “boredom buster” because with only one set of each exercise, there’s no tedious repetition. It’s also relatively short, which is a bonus if you tend to get bored quickly like I do. I did this workout this morning, using lighter weights and skipping the walking lunges (not recommended for pregnancy), and my lower half has been feeling it all day. Try this workout twice per week, taking off at least one day in between. On alternate days, do the upper...
Read MoreAbout Miami Housewife
Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! Connect With Me!
