Moms get hard lessons on self-esteem

On our 'Mommy Weight Loss' series our three experts explain how Sarah, Lila and Miranda worked hard to regain their confidence and self-esteem.

 FITNESS

Mommy Weight Loss Workout @ Home:

*Alternate these 3-day routines to complete 5 workouts each week

Shadow Boxing

Ex. 1: Skipping  - to warm up

Using a skipping rope; or you can do this by bouncing on the ball of your feet with your posture tall. Move gently side to side while you’re bouncing.

Continue for 3-5min

 Ex. 2:  Jab Punch

Stand with your left foot forward and right foot back with both hands held high by the face.  With your left hand quickly extend your arm (your jab arm) out and pull back to your face.  Repeat for 30 reps then change foot stance and jab arm.

TIP: To increase difficulty you can use a couple of soup cans in your hands for added weight

 Ex. 3: Power Punch

Stand with your left foot forward and right foot back with both hands held high by the face.  With your right hand extend straight out while rotating your torso and hips then return to start position.  Repeat 30 reps then change foot stance and power punch arm.

TIP: To increase difficulty you can use a couple of soup cans in your hands for added weight

 Ex. 4: Torso Cross Punch

In seated position with your knees bent and feet on the ground, keep your chest high and shoulders back but lean back slightly to engage your core.  With both hand by your face twist from the waist extending your arm across your body then continue to repeat in the opposite direction with your other arm.

Repeat this for 30 punches/arm.

REPEAT all 4 exercises in a row for 3 sets.