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Greetings!
As I sit here typing this newsletter, I am watching a beautiful sunrise while listening to a symphony of birds. I love waking up at 5:30AM while the rest of the house is still quiet. It's the calm before the storm. Well, maybe I shouldn't call it a storm. However, it is a bit like a circus. From the minute my three year old's feet hit the ground running, it is full speed ahead. Throw in a labrador who we could dress as an elephant (which my daughter has done) and our circus is complete!
As moms, we are the ringmaster. We make sure our families are taken care of, the healthy meals are prepared, music class is scheduled, and playdates are organized. So often, your needs fall at the very bottom on the list. It's not intentional. It's simply that there are greater needs for everyone else.
In honor of Mother's Day, it's time to focus on yourself! What do you enjoy? Is it 30 minutes of quiet time curled up with your favorite book? I mean a real book too! This excludes books on how to get your child to eat, sleep, potty trained, etc. When is the last time you read an adult book?
Whatever your wishes, make a point to do. Why? Will "because I said so" work? If not, it is simply because you are worth it! Take the time to give back to yourself!
There is a lot going on this month at Baby Boot Camp! We have our Mother's Night Out this Wednesday, the Grand Finale of our three month long Mother Love Fitness Challenge, the launching of a NEW Friday Cardio and Core class at Red Morton, The Running of the Bulls 5K, and fun Mother's Day events planned. Wow! That's all in the next two weeks!
Don't miss out! Keep reading for more details!
Join us for our new Friday class at Red Morton Park! This will be a Cardio and Core class.
- Friday Red Morton Grand Opening: April 29th 9:30-10:30AM
- R.S.V.P. for this free Grand Opening class. Space is limited!
- Email christy.doyle@babybootcamp.com for more information!
This new class means that we have 8 WEEKLY CLASSES to help you achieve your fitness goals!
Interested in joining the sweaty fun? Email christy.doyle@babybootcamp.com for more information! Also, see our full schedule on the right of the newsletter! |
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Mother's Day Events
Saturday, May 7
Andy Z Concert
Join us for Redwood City's Mother's Day Kids Concert featuring Andy Z! The kids absolutely LOVE him! It is this Saturday from 11-1PM. I will be there with Emma! Stop by and say "hi!"
Blossom Birth's Day of Pampering
Come out and support this wonderful non profit! Blossom is planning a full day of pampering in honor of Mother's Day on Saturday, May 7th beginning at 9AM. There are workshops planned for the whole day and fun ways to pamper yourself!
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Running of the Bulls 5K
Sunday, May 8
Join us on Mother's Day for the family friendly Running of the Bulls 5K! This race is always a family favorite as there are local runners dressed as bulls running along the course. They also have children's fun runs after the 5K! Sign up your toddler for the 100m run. They get their own race number and it is just TOO CUTE! Bring the whole family and start your Mother's Day by giving the gift of fitness to yourself followed by lots of pampering!
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Family Meal Planning Workshop
Sunday, May 15
Preparing a healthy fresh meal for your family doesn't have to give you a headache! Menu planning saves time, money, and best of all, improves nutrition.
Use these simple ideas, plans, and recipes to have dinner ready for you and your family in no time! Amy Vig will discuss:
- Tips on how to plan your weekly dinner menu.
- Review staple items in your pantry and refrigerator that everyone should have on hand.
- Simple, healthy dishes that come together in no time.
- Sample weekly dinner menu.
In addition, Amy will also discuss some healthy lunch ideas for your little ones. With new ideas and varieties, lunch packing no longer needs to be dreadful, but fun and easy.
Amy Vig is a natural foods chef who is eager to show everyone that health food can be simple, easy, and most importantly, delicious. With a passion for flavorful food made from whole, real ingredients, she is committed to introducing students to new recipes that can support their health goals and please their palates. She has taught hundreds of people how to cook simple and delicious food, and looks forward to introducing families to healthy living and eating!
Date: Sunday 5/15/2011
Time: 3:30 - 4:50pm
Location: Whole Foods Market, Los Altos
Cost: $20.00
Registration required.
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The Results are in.....
The Mother Love Fitness Challenge competitors have been working hard since February. The pounds and inches have been coming off!
We will be taking our final 1/2 mile time trials this week. We will also be breaking out the tape measure and scale to see just how much you all have lost. I cannot wait to see the results!
You ladies have been inspirational! Let's finish strong!
Stay tuned for the amazing results!
Read more about their amazing accomplishments: Moms Bringing the Heat in Red Morton Park!
Mother Love Fitness Challenge Sponsors
I would like to extend a giant "thank you" to these local companies and non profit for their support of our Mother Love Fitness Challenge! To learn more about their products click on the image below!
  
Stock up on gear at Sportissimo! Their local experts will get you fitted and running in no time!
Need an hour or two to yourself, Brilliant Babies will take good care of your child with their drop in care!
Want a memorable keepsake? Check out Starfield Bay's custom charms made from your child's fingerprint!
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National News
There is a ton of exciting things happening at Baby Boot Camp in celebration of our 10th year anniversary. Don't miss out on fun giveaways, healthy recipes, new exercise moves, instructor of the year nominations, "Mom Picks," and more!
You can also read more about our National Mother Love Fitness Challenge! Do you know how long the tree pose was held nationally?
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My Story:
I became involved with Baby Boot Camp almost three years ago after attending my "first class free." I had gained 58 pounds while pregnant with my daughter. I had always been fit and active and the weight really bothered me. My body felt completely foreign to me postpartum. In addition, I didn't have family or any "mommy" friends out here. The walls were shrinking around the house!
Then I found Baby Boot Camp. The sky was blue, birds were chirping, and my daughter was sound asleep. Does it get any better? Absolutely! I met my future best friends, found a way to laugh and enjoy squats (yes, I did say ENJOY), and became a much better mother thanks to the support and encouragement I found at Baby Boot Camp class. It simply changed my life....and the scale too! I I became a four day a week regular at class. While the pounds were dropping, my spirit was soaring. After some time as a client, I began studying for my national fitness credential so that I could become a Baby Boot Camp instructor. I grew up competing in sports, ran cross country while at University, coached high school softball and track/field and always kept active. So, I was really excited for my new endeavor! After teaching for six months, I had the opportunity to buy the franchise. I was hooked by my first push up and jump squat, so there was only one answer to that question: YES! It was simply perfect! Thanks to Baby Boot Camp I regained my inner athlete. It also made me realize that my fittest days were NOT behind me, but very much in my present and future. So, "thank you" Baby Boot Camp for changing my life for the better!
Now my days begin surrounded by incredible and inspiring women! I love Baby Boot Camp and all the positivity it has brought into my life!
Sincerely,
Christy Doyle
Baby Boot Camp of Mid Peninsula
Owner/Instructor
(650)823-0110
christy.doyle@babybootcamp.com
Christy is a nationally certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor and holds a specialty ACE Prenatal and Postpartum credential as well as a Baby Boot Camp Prenatal and Postpartum credential.
In addition to being the owner/instructor at Baby Boot Camp Mid Peninsula, Christy is a wife, proud Mother to her almost three year old daughter and five year old labrador. |
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Learn more about our programs!
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Class Schedule
Monday 9:30AM (75 min.) Stanford with Christy
Tuesday 9:30AM (75 min.) Redwood City - Red Morton Park with Christy
Wednesday 9:30AM (75 min.) Stanford with Christy
Thursday 9:30AM(75 min.) Redwood City - Red Morton Park with Christy
Friday 9:30AM (75 min.) Stanford with Janae
Friday 9:30AM (60 min.) Redwood City - Red Morton Park with Christy **New Cardio and Core class!
Saturday 9:15AM (75 min.) Stanford with Janae
Saturday 9:30AM (60 min.) Clifford School- Redwood City with Christy |
Upcoming Events
Mother's Night Out
Wednesday, April 27
Join us at the Chevy's in Redwood City at 7:30PM!
Please R.S.V.P.!
New Friday Class at Red Morton - THIS FRIDAY
Join us for a special Grand Opening of our new Friday Cardio and Core class!
Red Morton Park
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Friday, April 29th
R.S.V.P. required
Andy Z Concert
Saturday, May 7
11-1PM
Redwood City
Blossom Birth
Pampering Sessions beginning at 9AM and going all day!
Blossom Birth, Palo Alto
Saturday, May 7
Running of the Bulls 5K
Sunday, May 8
9AM Start
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Local Farmer's Markets
Buy fresh and local!
Belmont: Sunday 9-1 Caltrain station El Camino at O'Neill St
Redwood City Saturdays 8-12 850 Winslow Street
Menlo Park: Sunday 9-1 Chestnut Street b/n Santa Cruz and Menlo
Mountain View Sunday 9-1 600 W. Evelyn Ave (Caltrain station)
Palo Alto begins May 14- Dec. 14 - Saturday 8-noon Gilman @ Hamilton
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Share the Love
Having a great time working up a sweat at Baby Boot Camp while connecting with other women?
If so, please share the love by spreading the word to your mommy friends and at your moms' groups!
Contact Christy about organizing a moms' group talk on how new moms can fit fitness back into their lives while avoiding common aches and pains that may pop up in the first few postpartum months!
Biomechanics will be discussed as well as fun exercises each mom can do at home with their baby!
Enjoying your workouts? You can also share the love by writing a review on Yelp!
Show some love on Yelp
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Our #1 priority is to provide a safe environment for both you and your child. You can help us achieve this by properly securing your child in a stroller or jogger during class.
Corporate mandates that
all children attending class be secure throughout the class.
There are many tips to help keep your child happy and engaged throughout class. Please see Christy for tips!
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Rain Policy
Redwood City Classes
Redwood City DOES offer an indoor location in the event that it is raining at class time.
Park at 1400 Roosevelt Avenue. We will hold class inside the community center. This is in the red building in the parking lot next to the main community center.
Clifford School Saturday Class
This class does run on rain days. The school has covered walkways that are dry and a great playground for class!
Stanford Classes
Classes will run in light rain. Grab a rain shield for your stroller and get out in the fresh air. If heavy rainfall occurs, classes will be canceled. You will receive a notification via our Yahoo Group. It will also be posted on our Facebook page
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Mother Love Fitness Challenge Highlights:
Longest Tree Pose:
Lisa Mehta 25:00 eyes open and 2:20 with eyes closed
Stephanie Cur: 2:54 with eyes closed
Maria Amren: Highest Stretching Points
Jump Squats:
Kaycie Wall 1,800
Jane Garrino 1,758
Jessie Gieseke 1600
Stephanie Cur 1,200
Grace Garcia 740
Maria Amren 400
Alison Willis 400
Push Ups:
Jillian Simms 70
Jane Garrino 70
Maria Amren 45
Plank:
Jillian Simms 7:08
Jane Garrino 4:21
Karein Freehill 4:00
Julie Campagna 2:50
Stephanie Cur 2:20
Julia Gnegel 2:10
Percentage Increase in Jump Squats:
Stephanie Cur 1,200
Kaycie Wall 1,000%
Jessie Gieseke 700%
Percentage Increase in Push Ups:
Elaine Glynn 900%
Adrienne Newlands 550%
Jessie Gieseke 250%
Kristy Ettinger 200%
Allison Willis 185%
Percentage Increase in Plank:
Jillian Simms 229%
Stephanie Cur 169%
Elaine Glynn 111%
Kristy Ettinger 92%
Nicole McGovern 86%
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