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January
MM and RHT: Our Red Fitness Ball
As much as I want winter to leave us soon, I don’t think my plea will be granted anytime soon because the first month of the year is not over yet. Usually, it will get warm here in our neck of the woods around late March or April so I still have a long way to wait for the warmer days to come. With that, my walking exercise routine is very much affected since I can’t go out and take a walk outdoor when the temperature is below freezing. So what I do? I try to incorporate regular walking to my daily moves; that is, by using the Wii Fit. Also, my purchased 65cm fitness ball also helps a lot.
This week, I am on my 11th week of pregnancy. While I deal with the First Trimester, morning sickness is here but it’s a lot manageable compared to my experience with the first pregnancy. I can easily divert my attention whenever I feel lousy, dizzy, and nauseous. Which is of course, great! With just foods to munch once a while, I am good to go. Apples, bananas, and those expensive mangoes and blueberries help a lot, I must say!
I bought this fitness ball last year before our move and since then, my exercise routine has been pretty good!
My 65cm fitness ball
I don’t only get to use this ball, it became my daughter’s toy as well! She calls it the giant red tomato and she loves letting it bounce and roll around here.
Triz and the giant tomato!
And, did I mention how helpful this fitness ball is for pregnancy use? The website I enrolled in for those important pregnancy information has this exercises using fitness ball. I am sharing it here because you might find it helpful, too.
Exercises using the ball during pregnancy:
1. Put the exercise ball on a clean floor, near a chair or other object that will help you to steady yourself should you lose your balance.
2. Sit on the ball, keeping your legs between 20 and 25 inches apart and your feet on the ground in front of you.
3. Slowly rock from side to side and back and forth, relaxing your pelvic muscles and ligaments. Have someone help you get onto the ball and stand up from the ball the first few times you practice the exercise until you are used to the sensation.
4. Practice doing a “figure eight” rocking motion, as well as rocking in a circular fashion, clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Do this several times a day.
5. Sit on the exercise ball when you are working at a low desk, watching television or just relaxing.
I hope you find it helpful!
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This entry was posted on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 9:07 PM and is filed under Mommy Moments, Red Hot Thursday. Follow the comments through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can post a comment, or leave a trackback.
January 27th, 2012 at 1:57 AM
This red ball is a great way to exercise Mommy Rcel. Before I run with my WiiFit everyday now I am lazy to do it. Triz is so cute with the red tomato
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January 27th, 2012 at 3:04 AM
Nice to see your entry, cel! My sis is also convincing me to get a ball but hadlok ko moboto uy. dako baya kaayo ko. But as ive seen on videos it does wonders. pero hadlok pud ko ma sumhan dayon ug dali na sayang lang unya akong pagpalit
Thanks for playing along and kitakits sunod semana.
January 27th, 2012 at 6:05 AM
oi, maayo ni kay pang exercise pa, makadula pa si triz =)
didn’t know your preggy. congratulations to your new addition. i bet everybody’s excited. when are you due?
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January 27th, 2012 at 9:27 AM
awww…mine also became my kids’ toys lol….fun for them, good for me!
January 27th, 2012 at 10:28 AM
I didn’t know that pregnant women can exercise using the fitness ball. Now, I know, thanks to your post! I also like how your little girl calls it, giant red tomato! LOL! Here’s my MM entry: http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/01/wonderful-gifts-from-my-high-school-friend.html
January 27th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
I have huge respect for people who can actually balance themselves on this ball. I find it a major struggle for some reason. But I think it’s worth another try.
January 27th, 2012 at 1:19 PM
thanks for sharing these tips! it would really be helpful to expecting moms out there.
January 27th, 2012 at 3:05 PM
I love using medicine ball for exercise too, I have a green one. She look so pretty!
January 27th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
oh, i’m sure it would help alleviate backpain associated w/ pregnancy.
January 28th, 2012 at 1:03 AM
thanks for sharing this tips, visiting for Happy Moment, i hope you can also visit mine at http://www.prettysinglemom.com/2012/01/mommy-moment.html
January 30th, 2012 at 4:12 AM
thanks for sharing this tip. hope to get a red ball too.
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February 1st, 2012 at 6:15 PM
love your little lady’s cute smile!
April 25th, 2012 at 4:35 AM
Great site. Thanks for the tips as my wife only recently found out she is pregnant.