Family Fitness

Family Fitness: Swim Fit

August 2, 2010

When summer hits in this neighborhood, we know it because we can practically hear the kids screaming with wild glee as they run through the streets to our neighborhood pool. Our pool is busy with swim team for the first six weeks of summer, open swim, swim lessons, and adult lap swim. In my opinion, [...]

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Coach Mandi

May 24, 2010

Time to play ball. Spring was on its way and that meant it was time for my six-year-old to spend some time on the baseball diamond. My dad is a baseball fanatic, both my brothers played some serious ball, even the Doc did a few seasons of little league. I, however, think I did one [...]

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Family Fitness: Skate Park

March 15, 2010

Spring break is here and it couldn’t be more welcome! I LOVE (and frankly, need) a break from the grind. This is designated “YES” week in our household. All the things I’ve been saying “no” to for the past eternity we are finally going to do. Well, some of them anyway. Item #1 on the [...]

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Early Morning Boogie

February 15, 2010

It has been C-O-L-D ’round these parts of TX. I know, I know — no blankets of snow like the rest of you are experiencing, but having early morning temperatures in the low 40′s is just down right freezing for this AZ native. When the weather is warmer, my kids love riding their bikes to [...]

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Zip Line Bliss

January 18, 2010

Today school is out for the kids and guess where I found them before breakfast, in their P.J.’s, and in 45 degree weather: From Collages The zip line. Santa scored big time this year when he pulled this one out of the sack. I can’t get over how much they love it. I must admit, [...]

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Fit Momma Question: The Attack of the Goodie Plates

December 15, 2009

Fit Momma Crystal asks: What do I do with all the tempting stuff showing up at my door? Rolls.Fudge.Popcorn balls. Sugar cookies. Cinnamon rolls. Gingerbread men. Chocolate dipped pretzels. Homemade peppermint patties.‘Tis the season! All this and more – at your doorstep! Yep, that’s right, the goodie plates have started to pass over the from [...]

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30 Minutes Can Work Wonders

November 17, 2009

It was late afternoon, I was doing my “get out of the kitchen, I’m trying to cook” routine, while the boys were doing their “I’m hungry, I’m bored, let’s play tag in the kitchen” routine. Luckily, the Doc came to rescue! The Doc, Brian (my five-year-old) and the dog needed some exercise; Johnny Scott needed [...]

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Wall of Fame

September 10, 2009

From I first heard of my aunt doing this a few years ago. She gathered sports photos of her family from throughout the years, framed them, then created her own Wall of Fame in their home gym. I loved the idea, however, didn’t have $$$$ to blow up and frame all the photos I would [...]

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A Mom’s Battle Scars

September 8, 2009

From Personal Training pics White.Bruised.Hairy.Varicose Veins.And a kiss from the bike chain. Embrace your battle scars.

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Family Fitness Posts

May 16, 2009

Cabin fever? Here are some ideas to get you and the rascals out of the house: Skate Park Like this? Want more? Subscribe to Trainer Momma’s RSS feed by clicking here. Thanks!

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