FitPRMomLife

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Welcome to FitPRMomLife, the place where working moms can find tips on how to balance health, fitness and nutrition with their busy life.

“It is possible to work full-time AND be fully present for your family, while staying healthy and fit. I can help!”

Kerri Howell, FitPRMom

I’m Kerri Howell, the FitPRMom. A certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, I have fallen in love with health and fitness while maintaining a demanding full-time job and busy family life. I want to pay it forward and help others like me, who aren’t quite sure how to find time for the gym, eating healthy and being a stellar employee and present mom and partner.

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This morning’s full body workout is courtesy of

This morning’s full body workout is courtesy of @mindpumpmedia with a strength focus. You’ll see front squats, incline dumbbell presses, cable rows, band pull aparts and the suitcase carry. Recently I was reminded again of how I inspire those around me. I’m not sure what exactly motivates my friends and followers. It could be my consistency, or my creative workouts or my home gym. Regardless, if I can do some small thing to help inspire others to lead healthy lives or exercise or anything they want to do, I’ll embrace that! This means I need to get back in the posting bandwagon. Comment below and let me know what you want to see. What about my posts inspires you? #fridayfeeling #inspo #personaltrainer #homegym #performance

At Home Workout Tip: Get an adjustable kettlebell.

At Home Workout Tip: Get an adjustable kettlebell. Only drawback for me is my forearm is so bony it hurts to do these! But, it sure saves space and allows you to do a variety of exercises at different weights, such as these one-arm kettlebell presses from the #MAPSPerformance program from @mindpumpmedia #personaltrainer #kettlebells #homegym #exercisetips #mindpump

I’ve had this mug for a LONG time. Somehow “su

I’ve had this mug for a LONG time. Somehow “surviving” a piano recital was a huge deal in my life in 1993. The word survival means a lot more to me today. On a surface level I survive crazy Sundays like today with all-star cheer team placements @nyiconsrochester, errands to @musicandarts___ for oboe reeds, @dsw to pick up new sandals for Lucia, and @hobbyhouseneedleworks to pick up supplies for my latest cross stitch project. Then there’s the “around the house” stuff that needs to get done. But, my goal this summer and coming out of this pandemic is to do more than “survive.” I want to start to thrive again. Live again. Laugh more and enjoy life more. After all, a fit life is a happy life. Settle for nothing less!

Friday evening deck time. Unwinding with some summ

Friday evening deck time. Unwinding with some summer chick lit, Lyric Pinot Noir, fire and last of the sunset. #latespring #may #workingmomlife #downtime #relax #weekend

Upper body workout this morning. These days I’m

Upper body workout this morning. These days I’m doing 3 lower and 3 upper per week plus a couple Peloton Cycling sessions and walking when it’s nice. Today’s session:

Back and Biceps

Pull-up 3x10
Seated row 4x10
Bent over row 4x10
Lat pull 4x10
Face pull 3x10
Dumbbell curl 3x10
Concentration curl 3x10
Decline ab twist 2x15

Take me out to the ballgame! Little man is a Rooki

Take me out to the ballgame! Little man is a Rookie all-star! Got his uniform today with his name on the sleeve and everything! Of course, it’s a little roomy but he’ll grow into it soon enough. Play ball! #littleleague #baseball #rookie #boysofinstagram #firstgrade #rhaa

Still working out at home? Here are two mods that

Still working out at home? Here are two mods that might help! Seated calf raises and tricep dips! You can also do either of these off a sturdy chair or couch. If you can elevate the front of your foot on the calf raise, even better! #homeworkout #personaltrainer #tipsandtricks

Trigger session circuit on tap this #monday mornin

Trigger session circuit on tap this #monday morning. Kids are back to school, activities under way again. Busy week ahead! But... never miss a Monday! #personalttrainer Exercises shown: frog pumps, single leg hip thrusts, sumo deficit deadlifts and banded side walk. I do the 15 reps of each one then rest. Repeat that two more times and end with 50 banded side walks. #bootybuilding🍑

I have a finish! With a few days to spare! #lastsu

I have a finish! With a few days to spare! #lastsupper #holythuraday #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #holyweek #pandemicproject

Nearly done! I start the final page this evening!

Nearly done! I start the final page this evening! (Top is last Sunday and bottom is last night.)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wore all the shades

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I wore all the shades of green for my leg day. Here are some exercises I did. By the way, I lift in my home gym (which doubles as my office) for about 30 to 40 minutes five days a week right now. Three lower body and two upper body days plus walking when it’s nice outside!

Deadlift 3x3 (not shown)
Hip thrust 3x5
Elevated reverse lunge 2x8
Reverse hyper extension 3x12
Dumbbell glute bridge 2x30
Side hip hinge abduction 3x20

This workout is from @soheefit and I’m in week 11 of 12. After that I move to a pre-summer routine! #personaltrainer #petitewomen #womenwholift #momswholift #bodybuilding #workout

It’s been a while! Here is a quick glute circuit

It’s been a while! Here is a quick glute circuit courtesy of @soheefit Banded goblet squat
Standing banded hip abduction
Dumbbell glute bridge
Lateral walk
Banded reverse hyper

Do 15 to 20 of each for 3 to 5 rounds!

#glutes #lowerbody #circuit #friday #personaltrainer

What a treat! Christopher got to play a harpsichor

What a treat! Christopher got to play a harpsichord at piano lessons tonight. Super cool. He said it was like a “piano and a guitar all in one!” #pianolessons

One week’s progress.... I’m really moving alon

One week’s progress.... I’m really moving along! Check a few posts back for how much I’ve done in a few weeks even! #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #hobbies #antianxiety #lastsupper #beingCatholic

I’m a little late but new toys for Christmas! Cl

I’m a little late but new toys for Christmas! Clockwise from top left: T bar, adjustable kettlebell, step risers, Lebert bars and in the middle? A TRX suspension system! Lots of new options with all these! #personaltrainer #trx #homegym

A last-minute trip to Geneseo to get the last COVI

A last-minute trip to Geneseo to get the last COVID vaccine of the day. Helping with surveillance testing at work made me eligible and I’m grateful to take a step toward “normal” again, whatever that will be. Thank you to all the healthcare workers moving mountains and enduring to keep us all safe and healthy. #covidvacccine #pandemic

Wonder what she’s thinking about as she gazes ou

Wonder what she’s thinking about as she gazes out the window? #catsofinstagram #cats #catstagram

My #2020bestnine features mostly the back half of

My #2020bestnine features mostly the back half of the year — the new beginning part. From transitioning to a new job .... to shifting my workouts from gym to home ... to the kids’ first days at new schools...these photos chronicle our year of change. I can also see you like the #selfies 😂 Happy New Year!

This is me...on the last work day of #2020! Cheers

This is me...on the last work day of #2020! Cheers to the New Year coming SO soon now! Oh happy day! #selfie #workingmom #newyear

One of my #newyearsresolutions is to finish this #

One of my #newyearsresolutions is to finish this #crossstitch piece. My progress has been amazing over the last few weeks mostly due to the fact that I have more time to do it. Usually my most productive months are now through March. But this year I want to take it farther! I might post my progress here more often to help with accountability. By the way, this activity helps my #anxiety a great deal and allows me to de stress from life. If I can bring myself to start that first stitch I get lost in it for a few hours and always feel better after. It’s almost like a #workout for me in a way. What activity do you do to relax?

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