StrollerFit of Houston

StrollerFit moms unite to lose more than 534 pounds in four weeks and help feed families in need.

StrollerFit moms nationwide participated in a nutrition and fitness challenge to lose weight and get healthy for summer and swimsuit season.  The weight loss was pledged to the Biggest Loser’s Pound for Pound Challenge.  At the end of the four week challenge StrollerFit moms nationwide dropped more than 534 pounds as a group and on their behalf the Biggest Loser donated food to Feeding America.

The StrollerFit®mothers who participated received a 60 page nutrition and wellness book, which included a caloric and fitness goal breakdown for weight loss, a contract for participants to sign, a daily meal guide, caloric content chart (for over 200 popular foods), beginning/ending weight and measurement charts and seven weeks of 7 daily nutritional logs and weekly fitness trackers.  Some of the moms took advantage of a nutrition consultant offered via telephone.

“It just seemed like a great fit for us (to tie in the Biggest Loser’s Pound for Pound Challenge,” said Knight, “we wanted to offer our moms a nutrition tie in to our Love Your New Mom Body Workout that we do every spring with Babytalk magazine and adding the Pound for Pound Challenge portion really inspired our moms to get involved and do their best to help themselves and needy families nationwide during this tough economy.”

About StrollerFit® Powered by mommymuscle®: With more than 250 class locations nationwide, Cincinnati-based StrollerFit Powered by mommymuscle® is the premier mom and baby stroller fitness brand.  The company’s unique mommymuscle® products and services make moms fit, babies smile and friendships blossom.   The StrollerFit® stroller fitness program combines exercise science, early childhood development and group dynamics into a 50-minute fitness experience using its unique mommymuscle® prenatal and postnatal exercise method.  Having recently launched three new formats, restore the core® mommymuscle® sculpt, and mom ‘n tot yoga StrollerFit® now offers fitness solutions for moms of all ages, grandma’s included! Free StrollerFriends® social groups offer outings and play dates that let parents conveniently connect with supportive friends.  Most of all, StrollerFit® is the perfect way for mom and baby to embark on a lifetime of fitness together, helping fight the childhood obesity epidemic by introducing children to the benefits of fitness from early infancy.  For more information on StrollerFit, visit www.strollerfit.com.

MARY BETH KNIGHT VOTED ONE OF TOP 2009 LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS IN STARTUPNATION COMPETITION

StrollerFit^® and mommymuscle^® announced today that they have been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009). The competition, sponsored by Vertical Response, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the country who run outstanding businesses.

StrollerFit^® and mommymuscle^® are a pre/post natal fitness company that help moms get their bodies back, increase their energy and confidence through fitness and activity.  We know that a family’s health and well being are dependent on moms taking care of themselves.  StrollerFit® offers moms 4 exercise class formats in over 250 classes nationwide.  The mommymuscle® line of products includes the class DVD’s as well as exercise equipment used in each class/DVD.

"Moms across America were honored in this year’s ranking, showing that they’re capable of  starting and running successful businesses while managing to balance family, career, home and self," said Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation."Well over 600,000 votes were cast in support of several thousand contestants.  What an incredible achievement to be named a winner, and what an inspiration fro anyone looking to start their own business.”

"It’s challenging for anyone to start and run a successful business – particularly in this economy. These women are setting the standard for innovation and creativity," said Janine Popick, founder and CEO of VerticalResponse.

StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) launched the first annual Leading Moms in Business Competition in January to recognize the achievements of mom entrepreneurs across the

US

. Winners were selected and ranked according to public votes accumulated from January through March, 2009. The elite 200 win bragging rights, promotional support, and digital winner’s emblems recognizing their achievements as the Leading Moms in Business.

Mary Beth Knight is very passionate about this business and it shows.  Knight says “I myself was overweight for most of my life.  At age 30 I quit smoking and started working out!  I lost 50 pounds and kept it off, until pregnancy!  I gained 50 pounds during both pregnancies and was afraid the weight would not come off.  I tried to find fitness that was specific to my needs and stage of motherhood, that allowed me to feel better, look better and keep my kids by my side, but I could not find it.  SO I DEVLEOPED IT MYSELF!  After losing weight 11 years ago, I made a career out of fitness, and during the first 4 years, of motherhood have developed more than 15 products to help moms feel great and bond with their children!”

Visit any of our 8 Houston area locations for class times and locations. 

 

StrollerFit and American Baby Faire

This weekend was the American Baby Faire at Reliant Center. Last year all of us instructors participated at the baby faire and we also did demos of our class formats. This year there were just a few of us able to attend the faire and we didn't do a demo but even still we manage to get a large list of moms interested in our classes that hopefully  will take advantage of our FREE WEEK offer and join. I brought along my youngest child Alisa she is 3 months old and had her in my maya wrap. She slept through most of the event and helped bring alot of business to our table.  It was a great turnout of folks about the same amount of traffic as last year and we had some large vendors attending which helped to bring in the crowd this year.
We look forward to next year and hope that it will be as successful as this past weekend was.

April Kim
StrollerFit- West Houston

A reason you should try our Restore the Core Pilates Classes!

A restore the core member found this important article that I thought I'd share with you!

Why Functional Fitness Is So Important

When following an exercise plan, a common mistake that people make is focusing on cardio workouts but neglecting core and strength exercises. Unfortunately, weak core muscles and poor flexibility increase a person's chances of getting hurt. Even those who do conventional weight lifting may be vulnerable to injury, since this type of exercise tends to isolate muscle groups and train them in a manner that is not naturally functional. In other words, the workout does not mimic everyday activities, and it usually neglects the core muscles.

As a result, an increasing number of people are heading to their doctors with complaints characteristic of boomeritis: Lower back pain; rotator-cuff pain; hip, knee, wrist, ankle, and neck pain; tennis elbow; Achilles tendonitis; and shin splints are the most common ailments cited. The good news is that almost all of these are preventable.

In his South Beach Supercharged Fitness Program, Dr. Arthur Agatston, leading preventive cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet Supercharged, places as much importance on core-strengthening exercises as he does on cardio conditioning. Here's why:

Functional core-strengthening exercises are similar to movements you execute in your daily life, and they require you to use several muscle groups in one fluid movement. A quality core-strengthening program will develop the muscles in the back, abdomen, pelvis, and hips, and promote stability, strength, and flexibility. For these reasons they are essential for preventing injury and therefore maintaining a healthy weight.

It's important to know that even if you're diligent about cardio workouts, you still need something more to further improve muscle tone and bone density. That's why, in addition to the cardio conditioning provided in the Interval Walking plan, the South Beach Supercharged Fitness Program emphasizes functional fitness in the program's Total Body Workout, which is designed to strengthen your core and peripheral muscles. This will help you maintain strength, good posture, and balance.

The core-functional exercises featured in the South Beach Supercharged Fitness Program don't require you to buy fancy equipment like balance boards and pulley-type machines or to join a gym in order to see results. In fact, you won't need more than a chair without arms or an exercise bench; a mat or thick towel to protect your back and knees during floor exercises; optional light hand weights; and an optional exercise step, also called an aerobic step or a home exercise workout step.

This article just confirms why everyone should try restore the core!
Classes are held at various location across Houston.