Fitness Expert: Lisa Druxman
Expert Bio
Lisa Druxman may be able to relate to the “average new mommy” nationwide, but her accomplishments are far from being average. Druxman, a fitness expert, speaker, and author, is the founder of Stroller Strides, a unique total fitness program designed for new mothers and their babies.
Aimed to support mothers in all aspects of their lives, the Stroller Strides program incorporates both baby and stroller in a one-hour class comprised of a warm-up, power walking, and body toning with the use of exercise bands. Established by Druxman in 2001, Stroller Strides classes are found in more than 600 locations nationwide.
Druxman has provided additional support for women this year through L.E.A.N. (Learning Eating Awareness and Nutrition), an 8-week wellness program she created for mothers that balances nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. Designed as a long-term strategy for weight management, L.E.A.N. provides women with the tools they need to make healthy, positive changes in their lives. Druxman has worked actively this year on a L.E.A.N. book that will be available in spring 2007.
Due to her outstanding Perhaps Druxman’s greatest accomplishment this year was giving birth to her second child in February.
Click the links below to view all of Lisa's features, articles, and other content!
Bouncing Back After Baby
The Bump - Fitness Expert: Lisa Druxman
When you’ve just had your baby, you might not be in the mood to lace up your running shoes or hit the gym. (Leg lunges…ouch!) The Bump’s fitness expert, Lisa Druxman, shares three simple moves you and baby can do from the comfort of your living room to target your arms, abs and legs.
Chest press with baby
Lie on your back, holding baby from beneath the arms so that you are face to face. Ensure baby’s head is stable. Supporting baby’s midsection, slowly push baby upward, extending your arms toward the ceiling and hold for two counts. Slowly lower baby back down. Aim for 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions.
Sit-ups with baby
A traditional crunch with your baby on your hips. Holding onto baby, raise your chest until your shoulder blades lift off the floor, then slowly lower back down. Aim for 1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Lunges with Baby Carrier
Stand tall with your abs engaged. Step your right leg forward and left leg back so that you have a wide distance between your feet. Inhale and lower straight down towards the floor by bending both knees. Your front knee should bend about 90 degrees and stay aligned with the ankle below it. Your back knee should lower straight down towards the floor. Exhale and push straight back up to the starting position to complete one rep. Aim for 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions on each side.
Read more tips and advice from Lisa:
Lisa’s Get Fit Playlist
- Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
- Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
- Hips Don’t Lie - Shakira
- Bootylicious - Beyonce
- I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
- Beautiful Day - U2
- Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn
- Hella Good - Gwen Stefani
- A Change Would Do You Good - Cheryl Crow
Books by Lisa
From stroller-based workouts to healthy recipes, certified personal trainer and Bump Fitness Expert Lisa Druxman will have you back into your skinny jeans in no time at all!