workout with baby – These Crazy Montanas

No Naps, No Excuses.

October 21, 2015 Taryn and Tavia1 Comment

Every once in a while Max gets this grand idea that taking a nap would ruin his day. So selfish of him, right? When he does this, it puts a major damper on my workout plans. I decided that just because Max doesn’t take a nap, it does not mean I will skimp on my workout. I just have to get creative. I took my butt to the backyard and got my workout on. Everything I did can be modified! Remember to listen to your body!

Warm Up: 25 jumping jacks for three sets.

Set 1: 1 minute plank (if this is too much, go for thirty seconds!) I did this with my feet up on Max’s swing. This adds an extra core challenge. If this is too challenging or you don’t have a swing, just keep your feet on the ground. Remember to stay up on your toes. Don’t fall into your heel!

Repeat 3x through. I try to move through everything pretty quickly. Only rest for about 20 seconds between sets. This adds an extra challenge, and will also help get through the workout fast, so you can avoid too many messes that your littles may make while you are getting your sweat on.

Set 2: Mountain Climbers. 1 minute. You can modify by going for 30 seconds. It’s important to listen to your body. Remember to move quickly and stay light in your toes! Repeat 3x through.

Set 3: Alternating side plank. Hold a side plank for 30 seconds – 1 minute on each side. Think about keeping your belly button drawn to your spine. Don’t forget to breathe.

^^ but seriously, don’t forget to have your coffee first. 😉

Set 4: Modified Pull-Ups. I used the side of our swing set. Get as many reps as you can with good form, rest for 20 seconds and do it again! 6 sets of these babies!

Last but not least, don’t forget your calves! Find any ledge (stairs work great for these!) and knock out 30 reps of calf raises on each leg. Repeat 4x through.

Done! You should feel so good! Remember that even a quick, small workout will make you feel better than nothing at all. It is so important to be active everyday. Every little thing counts!

When mama’s happy, baby is happy. 😉

Happy workouts friends!!

XOXO

Tavia

Workin’ Out with the Babies

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 Taryn and TaviaLeave a comment

Today is an exciting day! I had two good friends that came over (one has a baby) and we got our lift on in my garage! Who knew that events like these would be the highlight of my ~~week~~ day?! We put the babies in their jumpers and turned our beast mode on.

Here is what we did:

Round 1:

Lat pulldowns: 1st set 8 reps heavy

2nd set 12 reps one plate lighter

3rd set 20 reps one plate lighter than the second set

Round 2:

Bent over cable rows: 15 reps (a weight that is challenging but one that you can keep good form)

Dumbbell rows: 15 reps

Repeat 4x

Round 3:

Deadlifts (you heard, the real kind): 15 reps

Hyperextensions (back extensions) 20-25 reps

Round 4:

Or not…Max had enough and was ready to take a nap! Ha! He did have a great time watching all the ladies get their lift on…and it was a major bonus that he got to hang out with his little buddy!

^^Our new garage gym! Lots of my workouts will be happening here!

^^My friends are good motivators. That back is amazeballs.

Do any of you guys have to workout with your babes? How do you keep them entertained?

Happy hump day y’all!

Family Workout

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015 Taryn and TaviaLeave a comment

Sunday was another beautiful day in Texas. The hubby and I decided to load baby Max into the stroller and walk to our community gym to get a “pump” in. Working out together used to be part of our everyday routine back in the college days, but now it is such a rare occurrence we try to make the very best of every minute! Max, of course, doesn’t object to a good stroller ride and some entertaining workout moves from his mommy and daddy. Here is what we did.

Warm Up: Half mile walk to the gym 🙂

Round 1:

Shoulder side laterals: 20 reps

Seated shoulder press: 10 reps (heavy)

Reverse flyes: 20 reps

Repeat 4x through. Remember to increase your weight if you are flying through your reps!

Round 2:

Barbell upright row: 20 reps

Front raise with a plate (I used the 25lb plate): 12 reps

Push-ups: 15

Repeat 3x through

Round 3:

Seated machine shoulder press: 20 reps (last set is a drop set, get as many reps as you can, drop the weight, and repeat until you can’t do anymore!)

Squat press with Max as the weight: 20 reps (he was getting antsy at this point, he loves squat press! 🙂 )

Repeat 4x through

This concluded our fast and furious shoulder workout! Our workouts together have changed a little since baby Max was born. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I hope y’all enjoyed your weekend as much as we did over here!

A Family Affair

September 22, 2014 Taryn and TaviaLeave a comment

One of my favorite things to do is workout with my husband. Little did I know, having a baby would make that pretty much near impossible. We were able to make that happen this weekend! Finally. There was one small hiccup, baby Max would be joining us. Luckily, Max stayed pretty entertained in his walker and thoroughly enjoyed watching his daddy lift some weights (he seriously did not want to watch me, what the heck?).

Here is what we did:

Back/Triceps:

Round One:

Straight arm pull-downs on the cable machine (20 reps)

Single-arm dumbbell row (10-12 reps) Make sure you pick a weight that is challenging!

Complete these two exercises together 4x through