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Tips From The Trainer/Stroller Exercises

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 6, 2008

As owner of Tampa's Stroller Strides franchise, Ginger Couden knows plenty of new moms who want to return to top shape without leaving the baby with a sitter. She herself found the "workout-with-your-little-one" concept after gaining 50 pounds during her first pregnancy.

These hourlong stroller workouts are anything but walks in the park. They use the stroller - and a little silliness - to focus on building endurance, core muscle groups and strength. And the equipment involved is simple: a stroller, a bench or couch, and a resistance band.

"It's challenging, it's drills and plyometrics and things you don't normally do in aerobics," says Couden, who teaches classes in Brandon, New Tampa, Fishhawk Ranch and Wesley Chapel.

This exercise focuses on the front and side of the shoulders.

EXERCISE: L RAISE

Stand with right leg behind body, left leg in lunge position. Place resistance band under arch of left foot. Stroller can be anywhere in sight.

Hold band handle with palms down. Slowly raise and lower left arm in front of body, and right arm to side. Keep arms straight with a slight bend in the elbow. Raise to shoulder height without compromising form.

Make sure to keep chest and back straight and work only the arms.

Complete 12 reps on each side.

Anchor the band beneath both feet for a more challenging exercise.

Need help learning the steps to this exercise? Follow along with a video of personal fitness trainer Ginger Couden demonstrating this move at TBO.com, Keyword: Trainer

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