Fitness
Westport Mom, Kate Pollock, and twin sister share their story battling cancer together, and will participate in this Saturday's Swim Across America event!
Kate Pollock – Westport mom, yoga teacher and cancer survivor – will be swimming and speaking alongside her twin sister, Liza, at this Saturday’s Greenwich-Stamford Swim Across America event. Learn how these two sisters were diagnosed with cancer within months of each other, have supported one another fighting to regain strength, and help support them and this amazing cause!
How Gross is it Not to Wash Your Water Bottle Every Day
Admit it, you’ve skipped a day (or maybe five) without giving your reusable water bottle a proper scrubbing. Which is your favorite rationalization? “It’s just water in there,” “I washed it yesterday,” or maybe “It’s BPA-free, so I’m good?” Staying hydrated and doing you part for the environment by opting for a reusable bottle are commendable, but don’t sabotage those healthy habits by exposing yourself to potentially unhealthy and harmful bacteria. Find out how germy those bottles get if you skip daily washings from nutritionist, Dana White!
Fairfield Mom and Licensed Professional Counselor shares amazing blog post on how we can help our daughters feel full of themselves!
In a world filled with social pressures, and a perpetual focus on weight and appearance, many of us moms struggle to know how to be the best role model to our children – especially our daughters. Andree Palmgren, Fairfield mom of 4, and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) shares an amazingly motivational post on how to help make your daughters feel full of themselves!
2018 Mother's Day Gift Guide – Favorites from 40 local moms!
While we can always come up with some products and services that WE love, we thought for this Mother's Day we'd turn to the moms who we have featured on the site over the last 15 months to share their favorites and their go-tos with all of us! So, here...
Calling all Moms! As of June 1st, Equinox is finally here – don't miss this special offer!
Calling all Moms! The Gold Standard in fitness is finding a home in Southport – and your workout routine will never be the same. On June 1st, Equinox Southport will open, so make sure you don’t miss your last chance to take advantage of the early bird offer for the best possible rates! Get a sneak peak into the new club and more details about the early bird rates here!
STAR Inc's 13th Annual 5K Run, Walk and Stroll Sunday, May 6th!
Area 5k runners and walkers are lacing up for the 13th Annual STAR 5k Run, Walk & Stroll on Sunday, May 6th at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The event includes a Family Fun Day celebration and fundraiser to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). STAR Inc is an incredible organization and resource to this community, and this is an event not to be missed!
DON'T MISS THE 10-WEEK SUMMER SLIM DOWN!
Join Registered Dietitian / Personal Trainer and Westport Mom, Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN for 10 weeks to get Summer-ready! Whether you want to lose a few pounds, get glowing skin, increase energy, learn simple meal prep tips and healthy recipes, or network...
Contact Sports and Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe!
Each year, more than 2.6 million children, 19 years old and younger, visit the emergency department for both recreation and sports-related injuries. Kids are at greater risk than adults for sports injuries because they are still growing and developing. The risk for injury is even greater if the child plays a contact sport such as basketball, football, or soccer. Learn about how to best prevent – and treat – these injuries if and when they happen from the experts at Yale New Haven Health!
Kids Yoga Workshops starting at age 3 through 2nd grade beginning 2/27!
Don’t miss NEW Kids Yoga Workshops starting for 3-5 year olds, and continuing through 2nd grade! Classes are on Tuesdays and start February 27th!
Coastal Orthopedics doctor, Mark Fletcher, was an Olympic Coach and USA Team Member!
DID YOU KNOW? Coastal Orthopedic’s own, Dr. Mark Fletcher of Westport, is a Former 2X Track & Field USA Team Member and an Olympic Level Coach. He is also on the surgical team for Sports Medicine at Coastal Orthopedics with specialties in hip & knee, reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine and reconstructive shoulder surgery with a special interest in throwing related injuries. We are lucky to be in such great hands!
Taking Care of yourself Event with Namaste New York at Restore Cryotherapy on 2/13!
Desperate for time to workout, but no babysitter? INTENSITY (and WestportMoms) have you covered!
2018 is the year of the woman! It is time to take care of YOU, and make working out and feeling good a priority! INTENSITY is the perfect place to achieve this goal. It is a stare of the art gym facility with fantastic group classes plus incredible tennis AND squash programs for kids and adults. For all new members who mention WestportMoms, you will receive your first month for only $35 PLUS FREE BABYSITTING for the 1st month of your membership!
Fitness Tracker 101 and How to Choose the Best one for YOU!
While we often think summer means more time for running outside or even a beach walk, there never seems to be enough time in the day. Fitness trackers, however, can help us keep track of our steps, and perhaps burn some extra calories while we’re at it. Here’s a great guide to choosing the best tracker for you!
Who says your dancing days are over? DUDs has your back!
If Dirty Dancing was one of your favorite movies – or you just want to live vicariously through your kids, check out Double Up Dance Studio – the area’s newest hot spot for kids (and adult!) classes, parties, and more!
Introducing Forte- The future of fitness!
With summer around the corner, and consistently limited time to work out, check out Forte Fitness where you can stream live and on-demand fitness classes from leading boutique studios worldwide. Discount code included for Westport Moms!