New mothers want to get in shape quickly and safely, leaving their "baby weight" behind without leaving their baby behind. That's the idea behind a new exercise program created by a mom for a mom. It's called "mamalates." It's a Pilates-based class for mothers, designed to restore core strength. Wendy Foster created it. She's an internationally certified Pilates instructor and a mom. She couldn't find a safe postpartum exercise class after the birth of her first child. So, with the help of a doctor, she created the program and a DVD version for moms to work out at home.
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New Pilates program for moms
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'Slow Burn' Pilates can yield quicker fitness results
In the Lakeside Room at the Heather Farm Community Center, students in a fitness class enjoy a view of the Canada geese and ducks surrounding the lake. The scene, the students said, adds to the serenity of the winter morning as they arrive at their class with green, elastic flex bands and foam rollers in tow. Soon, the students are lying on the foam rollers, gently massaging their backs from side to side.
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Kelly Osbourne Shows Off Svelte Figure
ROCK offspring Kelly Osbourne showed off her svelte new figure while posing for photographers at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City this past Saturday.Kelly — daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne — has previously revealed that taking part on Dancing With The Stars helped her lose weight. “My whole life has changed so much since Dancing With The Stars,” she said in October. “I’ve never felt so healthy. Pilates is amazing, my posture is so much better and I’m even starting to get muscles on my tummy — it’s incredible.
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Can Pilates get rid of morning sickness?
Pregnancy means a change of lifestyle for many women, with smoking, drinking alcohol and eating sushi off the menu to keep healthy. Instead, gentle exercise such as Pilates and light cardio should take their place.
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