Watch the interview on Tennessee Mornings! It was so much fun to be interviewed in the studio with Kelly Sutton and Stacy Case! I was glad and relieved that Ellis was a happy baby the whole time.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Healthy Momma Challenge
As I am planning for January, I wanted to share my excitement about the great things happening with Stroller Strides in Nashville! Beginning January 26th, is the 2nd Annual Healthy Momma Challenge where moms in teams of three will focus on total health by gathering and earning points for mind, body, and spirit. Moms will keep track of their points for each of the 4 weeks of the program. At the end, the team with the highest number of points will win! Get ready for some Healthy competition mommas!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
British Study Debunked
Stroller Strides® Founder Shows Parents How to Avoid Stroller Stress for Baby
Parental Stimulation is Paramount to Stroller Design, Says Lisa Druxman
According to a recent British study, babies
pushed in an away-facing stroller could be more stressed than those who ride in a
pram that faces the parent, as they’re less likely to talk, laugh and interact during
their stroll. But don’t box up that forward-facing buggy just yet. Lisa Druxman,
founder of the country’s largest stroller exercise program, Stroller Strides, says
baby is affected by the quality of the stroller experience – not the stroller itself.
“It’s extremely important for parents to interact with baby during a stroller
walk or jog, but it’s okay if they’re not face-to-face the entire time,” said Druxman, a pre/postnatal fitness expert and mother of
two. “A forward-facing stroller ride can be an exciting adventure of sights, sounds and smells. It’s really baby’s opportunity to
interact with the outside world.”
Druxman built her Stroller Strides program on the premise that baby can both be a part of Mom’s postnatal exercise
routine and reap important social and educational benefits. The total body workout that includes stroller power walking and
body toning exercises weaves songs, rhymes and educational themes throughout, ensuring a stimulating and stress-free
experience for pint-size stroller passengers.
For the majority of families who call a forward-facing stroller their favorite, Druxman (who favors the forward-facing
models from BOB®) offers the following tips to ensure a fun and interactive outing with baby, no matter the stroller design:
1) Stop occasionally during your stroller walk to perform a few exercises and park baby to face you. He’ll get a kick out
of your bends and stretches, and the exercise routine can even help him learn direction, counting and tempo.
2) Sing to your baby during your stroller walk. Recite his favorite nursery rhyme or one from your iPod playlist – he’ll
appreciate the sound of your voice.
3) Talk to your baby as you stroll, pointing out the blue sky, green grass or other interesting objects along the path.
This is a great educational opportunity – you’ll engage his senses and increase his awareness of the surrounding
environment.
4) Play peek-a-boo with baby by occasionally adjusting his sun shade so that he can look up at you. Some stroller
brands such as BOB feature a clear window on the canopy so parents can easily peek in and say hello.
5) Walk with another parent who has a small child or with a group of women in a class like Stroller Strides. Baby and
Mom will benefit from the social interaction.
“Parents who own forward-facing strollers needn’t fret,” Druxman said. “The key to a successful stroller outing is to simply
ensure baby is stimulated by both his surroundings and the sound of a familiar voice.”
Stroller Strides classes are offered in over 800 locations in the United States and now in Canada. The hour-long classes
emphasize cardiovascular activities and muscle-strengthening exercises using resistance bands and strollers, allowing moms to
interact with their babies throughout their workout. To further assist mothers in all aspects of their lives, Stroller Strides
partners with Pampers®, LUNA® and BOB®. For more information about Stroller Strides, including class locations, visit
www.strollerstrides.com.
pushed in an away-facing stroller could be more stressed than those who ride in a
pram that faces the parent, as they’re less likely to talk, laugh and interact during
their stroll. But don’t box up that forward-facing buggy just yet. Lisa Druxman,
founder of the country’s largest stroller exercise program, Stroller Strides, says
baby is affected by the quality of the stroller experience – not the stroller itself.
“It’s extremely important for parents to interact with baby during a stroller
walk or jog, but it’s okay if they’re not face-to-face the entire time,” said Druxman, a pre/postnatal fitness expert and mother of
two. “A forward-facing stroller ride can be an exciting adventure of sights, sounds and smells. It’s really baby’s opportunity to
interact with the outside world.”
Druxman built her Stroller Strides program on the premise that baby can both be a part of Mom’s postnatal exercise
routine and reap important social and educational benefits. The total body workout that includes stroller power walking and
body toning exercises weaves songs, rhymes and educational themes throughout, ensuring a stimulating and stress-free
experience for pint-size stroller passengers.
For the majority of families who call a forward-facing stroller their favorite, Druxman (who favors the forward-facing
models from BOB®) offers the following tips to ensure a fun and interactive outing with baby, no matter the stroller design:
1) Stop occasionally during your stroller walk to perform a few exercises and park baby to face you. He’ll get a kick out
of your bends and stretches, and the exercise routine can even help him learn direction, counting and tempo.
2) Sing to your baby during your stroller walk. Recite his favorite nursery rhyme or one from your iPod playlist – he’ll
appreciate the sound of your voice.
3) Talk to your baby as you stroll, pointing out the blue sky, green grass or other interesting objects along the path.
This is a great educational opportunity – you’ll engage his senses and increase his awareness of the surrounding
environment.
4) Play peek-a-boo with baby by occasionally adjusting his sun shade so that he can look up at you. Some stroller
brands such as BOB feature a clear window on the canopy so parents can easily peek in and say hello.
5) Walk with another parent who has a small child or with a group of women in a class like Stroller Strides. Baby and
Mom will benefit from the social interaction.
“Parents who own forward-facing strollers needn’t fret,” Druxman said. “The key to a successful stroller outing is to simply
ensure baby is stimulated by both his surroundings and the sound of a familiar voice.”
Stroller Strides classes are offered in over 800 locations in the United States and now in Canada. The hour-long classes
emphasize cardiovascular activities and muscle-strengthening exercises using resistance bands and strollers, allowing moms to
interact with their babies throughout their workout. To further assist mothers in all aspects of their lives, Stroller Strides
partners with Pampers®, LUNA® and BOB®. For more information about Stroller Strides, including class locations, visit
www.strollerstrides.com.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Jar Story-My Favorite
A Story of Priorities and a Jar
Tips for Squeezing More into Your Life -- By Julie Isphording, former Olympian.
The following story is one that’s been circulating for awhile. I believe it holds a very important message regarding appropriately setting priorities in our lives. It is one of my favorite's....
A professor of philosophy stood before his class with some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about two inches in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was full. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly and watched as the pebbles rolled into the open areas between the rocks. The professor then asked the students again if the jar was full. They chuckled and agreed that it was indeed full this time. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. The sand filled the remaining open areas of the jar. “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar signifies your life. The rocks are the truly important things, such as family, health and relationships. If all else was lost and only the rocks remained, your life would still be meaningful. The pebbles are the other things that matter in your life, such as work or school. The sand signifies the remaining “small stuff” and material possessions. If you put sand into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks or the pebbles. The same can be applied to your lives. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are truly important. Pay attention to the things in life that are critical to your happiness and well-being. Take time to get medical check-ups, play with your children, go for a run, write your grandmother a letter. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, or fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks first – things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just pebbles and sand. Finding time in the day for fitness, like Stroller Strides, or participating in other athletic endeavors should be considered a “rock” for us all. Physiologically, working out releases endorphins in the body. These endorphins are natural pain-relievers produced by the body. This is what gives us the natural high experienced after a workout. This natural high has the potential to positively influence our daily interactions by making us feel better about ourselves. Make fitness a rock solid priority in your life and reap the benefits.
Tips for Squeezing More into Your Life -- By Julie Isphording, former Olympian.
The following story is one that’s been circulating for awhile. I believe it holds a very important message regarding appropriately setting priorities in our lives. It is one of my favorite's....
A professor of philosophy stood before his class with some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about two inches in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was full. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly and watched as the pebbles rolled into the open areas between the rocks. The professor then asked the students again if the jar was full. They chuckled and agreed that it was indeed full this time. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. The sand filled the remaining open areas of the jar. “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar signifies your life. The rocks are the truly important things, such as family, health and relationships. If all else was lost and only the rocks remained, your life would still be meaningful. The pebbles are the other things that matter in your life, such as work or school. The sand signifies the remaining “small stuff” and material possessions. If you put sand into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks or the pebbles. The same can be applied to your lives. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are truly important. Pay attention to the things in life that are critical to your happiness and well-being. Take time to get medical check-ups, play with your children, go for a run, write your grandmother a letter. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, or fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks first – things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just pebbles and sand. Finding time in the day for fitness, like Stroller Strides, or participating in other athletic endeavors should be considered a “rock” for us all. Physiologically, working out releases endorphins in the body. These endorphins are natural pain-relievers produced by the body. This is what gives us the natural high experienced after a workout. This natural high has the potential to positively influence our daily interactions by making us feel better about ourselves. Make fitness a rock solid priority in your life and reap the benefits.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
THE STRENGTH FOR MOTHERHOOD
Watch this video when you need a little inspiration as a mom. Stroller Strides helps gives moms the strength for motherhood through friendships, support and fitness. If you are a mom, then you are an athlete. Pass this video on to give your friends the strength. www.strollerstrides.com.
http://vimeo.com/2092520
http://vimeo.com/2092520
Friday, October 24, 2008
Stay Strong Stay Confident
Have you read, "The Secret"? If not, the gist is to always keep a positive mind and positive things will happen. Well, that is quite basic, but it is the truth. Negativity shuts people down, closes people off. You know that little voice inside of you? It can be shut off! I write this not only as a reminder to everyone, but also a reminder to myself. With changing times, in order to keep things afloat, sometimes we have to work really hard to find those positives in our life. SO, some things I do are to take a deep breath and look around. Take some perspective is what I tell myself. Some days are easily bogged down with the nitty gritty. SO I try to smile and look for the sunshine it it all. Please join me to do the same.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Going to San Diego
I can not possibly contain myself! I am off to San Diego in one week! Each year, Stroller Strides holds a National Conference. Franchisees and Instructors come from all over the country to meet and greet fellow Stroller Striders. It is an amazing way for us to get rejuvinated. We come back with new techniques and fresh ideas for teaching classes and running the business. The hardest part will be leaving my 4 year old and 4 month old. I am already dreading how much I will miss them, but it's just a small sacrifice I will make. I can't wait to post about all I learned when I return.
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