Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Diaper Derby

Stroller Strides nationwide have teamed up with Pampers to promote the Pampers/Unicef 1 Pak = 1 Vaccine program. Today in Corpus Christi we held our own Diaper Derby to help raise awareness for the program and to give back to other moms in the community. Each mom brought one package of Pampers wipes to be donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center. Our event included a diaper changing contest between the moms and races between the toddlers. We had a great time watching the little one's run to the finish line. As moms we are so lucky to have the resources to vaccinate our children appropriatly. Thank you to all who came out to class and donated wipes. I will be collecting wipes throught Monday of next week.

Exercise of The Week

Glute Squeeze (By Farel Huruska-National Stroller Strides Fitness Director)

This exercise is all about strengthening the gluteus maximus through hip extension. The ball behind the knee is not required, however, if it is there this exercise can target hamstrings a little more, as well. The stroller is there as a prop, not a balance aid. Do not lean on the stroller, find your own balance.

Keeping the knee bent, press the shoe up towards the sky squeezing the glutes. Be sure to cue that the spine remains in neutral. Avoid hyperextension of the back.
CUES:
Keep grounded knee soft
Engage the core (pelvic floor included)
Shoulders pulled back and down
Keep neck in align with the spine
Depress the shoulders/Upper Traps
BREATHE

MODIFICATIONS:
To decrease the intensity of this exercise, do not lift the foot too high.

See you in class!

Rebecca

March For Babies

This past weekend was so busy here in Corpus Christi between Windfest, Sandfest and the Air Show Stroller Strides found time to participate in the March of Dimes Walk. Nearly 2000 walkers came out to support March of Dimes. Stroller Strides raised over $1500 between all of us. I even got the chance to do the warm-up before the walk. Thank you for all of you who came out to walk and all of you who donated. From one mommy to another I love being able to support such a worthy cause!

Fire Station Fun

One of my favorite things about Stroller Strides is participating in the outside activities that we do as a group. Today we took a field trip to Fire Station One in downtown Corpus Christi. We had a great time climbing on the big red engines, checking out the fire gear and sitting in the ambulance. The little one's also got to spray the big fire hose. I love to watch the expressions on the children's faces as they get a chance to explore new surroundings. In the end we have a fabulous time! Thank you to Allison who set up this event for us.