Regaining Core Strength Through Push Ups

It is SO important to understand that QUALITY not quantity is better when it comes to your exercise program.

It doesn't matter that you can squat 50 times in a row, that is likely 50 times too many if you are not focusing on proper technique.

Activating the correct muscles during each move is crucial. Pushing yourself to lift the heavier weight that you think you just can not do is essential for not only muscle regeneration but also fat loss.

Slow and precise movements are what you want to consider when performing your Resistance Training workouts!!



So with that said....I am in need of a little help from my friends!

Here is a video of me doing push ups and I would LOVE your feedback.

How is my form and technique?

What am I doing wrong or right for that matter!



When I first started Fit Yummy Mummy in November of 2007 I remember saying to Holly that the exercises were just not challenging enough, that I wasn't "feeling" them and I was moving up in levels faster than I likely should have.

Well that has all changed!!

My workouts now and especially since my third pregnancy have become SO much more intense, SO much more powerful and SO much more mindful of WHAT I am to be doing and HOW I am to be doing them!

I am open to any and all comments and suggestions, please leave them below and I will get back to you for sure! I appreciate the support!!

I hope others will benefit from this also! We can not always watch ourselves performing an exercise, so some feedback would be nice!

Fit and Yummy During Pregnancy!

YEAH!!! Since joining the Summer Transformation Challenge for Fit Yummy Mummy in the start of July I have now FINALLY and OFFICIALLY posted my pictures, my stats and my main goals here on my Blog!!

Below for ALL of you to see are my official stats and goals so those of you who have doubts can see that even I an Expecting FYM joined and am committing myself once again to achieving a healthy lifestyle not only for me but for my children as well!!

Current Weight: 155lbs (July'08)
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 145lbs (April'08)
Size: ?? I am in between maternity clothes and a size 10 right now.
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37.5" (I measured around my belly button)
Hips: 39"
R. Bicep: 11.5"
R. Upper Thigh: 22.5"

The Summer Transformation Challenge will surely be an interesting one this time around for me! I achieved wonderful results during the first TC and am so thankful of the progress I have made since starting FYM in November 2007!!

All of this will only help me in my GOAL to maintain and achieve a HEALTHY and FIT pregnancy!!!

I am 28.5 weeks along (Sept'08) and the most important thing to me right now is:
- My health
- The health of my baby AND
- Staying consistent with my workouts and nutrition plan to the end and beyond!!!

If I can do this, so can YOU!!
I encourage all FYM's and Expecting FYM's to work hard and keep yourself accountable to your health!

I wish everyone the best of luck! PLEASE enjoy yourself as you transition to a new and healthier reshaped YOU!!!

Marloes

Want to find out how keep yourself accountable to your health? CLICK HERE!!

REMEMBER ~ You are where you are and what you are because of yourself. Everything you are today -or ever will be in the future-is UP TO YOU!