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Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is Strollertime?
2. What do I need?
3. What can I expect during
the workout?
4. How old
should my baby be?
5. Do I need
a special type of stroller?
6. Will I be lifting using
my baby as resistance during the workout?
7. I have
not exercised in a long time, will Strollertime be too hard
for me?
8. What if
it is too hot or cold outside, or if it is raining or snowing?
9. What if
my baby fusses?
10. What
topics does Dr. Gina M. Dado discuss?
11. How often
should I exercise?
12. Is Strollertime
safe while nursing?
13. What is our privacy policy?
14. What are my payment options?
15. What is the shipping policy?
16. What is the return policy?
17. What is the security policy?
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1.
What is Strollertime?
Strollertime is a Stroller Fitness Class like those seen on
CNN, The Today Show, Good Morning America, in Fit Pregnancy
and Parents Magazines, and in articles in newspapers throughout
the country - in a Video and Audio format you can do when and
where it is convenient for you! It provides cardiovascular,
strengthening, flexibility, and relaxation for a complete workout.
You will begin with a 15 or 30 minute power walk with your baby
in his/her stroller, and then return home for full body toning,
stretch, and relaxation following the video. The entire program
was developed with your baby in mind, and will keep your baby
stimulated and entertained so that you can focus on exercise
and having fun with your baby.
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2.
What do I need?
You will need a sturdy stroller, good walking or running shoes,
a supportive bra, especially if you are nursing, a portable
cassette or CD player, and 2 to 5 pound hand weights. We also
recommend sunscreen and/or a hat for you and your baby, and
water.
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3.
What can I expect during the workout?
You can expect a fun an challenging workout that includes 15
or 30 minutes of cardio vascular exercise, 20 minutes of muscle
strengthening, and 5 minutes of full body stretching and relaxation.
The video includes animated graphics and a baby video during
the last 5 minutes to keep your baby engaged so that you can
focus on the exercises.
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4.
How old should my baby be?
Strollertime was designed with babies 6 weeks to 48 months old
in mind. You can continue with this program for as long as your
child will remain seated in a stroller for 30 minutes. This
is not a postpartum workout and should not be started until
you receive clearance from your healthcare provider after giving
birth - normally at 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 weeks
for a cesarean. It is wise to get permission from your doctor
before beginning this or any exercise program.
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5.
Do I need a special type of stroller?
For proper form we suggest a stroller that can be pushed comfortably
without having to stoop or bend forward to push it. Some of
the "umbrella" type strollers on the market have handles
that are too low to be pushed with correct form. Your elbows
should bend at the elbow about 115 degrees when pushing your
stroller in order to have the correct walking posture. Your
stroller must have adequate straps to hold your baby securely
in place - use them. Otherwise, a 3 wheeled all terrain stroller,
or a 4 wheeled stroller will work.
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6.
Will I be lifting using my baby as resistance during the workout?
No and maybe. The muscle strengthening portion of the workout
was designed to target every major muscle group for full body
toning. Babies are simply too heavy to work certain muscle groups
safely and effectively. However during the exercises where there
is a modification that can be done safely while holding your
baby, we demonstrate the proper form for doing so. This program
was tested on hundreds of babies before production ever began.
We found that largely babies are perfectly content to be out
and about during the stroller ride, and are capable of self
entertainment for the 20 minutes of muscle strengthening. The
5 minute stretch and relaxation portions of the video are set
to a compelling underwater video for baby, which allows you
to focus on completing your workout. Of course all babies are
unique and you will need to experiment to find out what works
for you and your baby. During the instructional portion of the
video we offer 20 suggestions for keeping your baby content
both during your power walk and during the muscle strengthening
portions of the workout.
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7.
I have not exercised in a long time, will Strollertime be too
hard for me?
When beginning a new exercise
program start slowly and do only what you can. If you become
fatigued, you can slow down the pace, but try not to stop completely.
Strollertime offers a 15 minute power walk to help you build
your endurance and the video demonstrates modifications for
beginners. Once you build your strength and stamina, you can
increase the number of repetitions and/or increase the amount
of weight you lift.
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8.
What if it is too hot or cold outside, or if it is raining or
snowing?
During inclement weather, the power walk portion of the workout
can be taken to an indoor venue such as a mall, or gymnasium
open to the public, and then you can return home for toning.
Alternatively you can do just the toning portion of the video
on certain days or you can complete the walk on a home treadmill
while baby naps.
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9.
What if my baby fusses?
Your baby's enjoyment during Strollertime is our number 2 priority
(following safety)!! If your baby fusses we encourage you to
interact with her. There are many exercises that can be done
safely while holding your baby (we'll show you which ones and
how to do them correctly). When it isn't safe, you can either
let the tape roll while you interact with your baby, and catch
these exercises the next time through. Or you can pause the
tape while you interact with your baby. A particularly effective
technique is to reserve a few favorite toys for use only during
this time. It is also helpful to make sure your baby is not
overtired, thirsty, hungry, or wet. The best advice we can offer
is to stay flexible -- some days it may not work for your baby,
try again the next day.
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10.
What topics does Dr. Gina M. Dado discuss?
Dr. Dado gives useful information to new moms on such topics
as exercising while nursing, setting realistic expectations,
achieving balance as a new mom, the importance of your health
and happiness to the entire family, and the importance of proper
nutrition during this time.
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11.
How often should I exercise?
Ideally you should get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular
exercise 3 to 4 times per week, and your fitness program should
include strength training and flexibility (stretching).
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12.
Is Strollertime safe while nursing?
Typically it is safe to exercise while nursing as long as you
are getting the proper nutrients and drinking plenty of water
to maintain lactation. It is also important to get plenty of
rest if you are lactating. Exercise has been known to increase
energy and help you get better sleep during the reduced number
of hours you sleep once you have a new baby. Each woman needs
to monitor her milk supply to determine if she is overdoing
it, and discuss this important issue with your doctor or lactation
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13. What is our privacy
policy?
Strollertime.com is committed to protecting your privacy.
We only use your personal information to enhance your Strollertime.com
experience. Registering with us allows you to keep informed
on what's new with Strollertime, find and request new products
and services, and share your needs and ideas. We view your
interaction with us as CONFIDENTIAL and will always do so
unless you tell us otherwise.
Strollertime.com Strategic Partners
We will not sell your name or personal
information. We may provide information of a very general nature,
such as trends in our business, to some strategic partners,
but they will not receive your name, phone number, address,
or e-mail address. We may contact you with updates to our products
and services if we feel the information would be useful and
welcomed.
If you would like to be removed from our customer database
please contact us at opt-out@strollertime.com.
14. What are my payment
options?
1. On-line through Paypal. This is a SSL secure payment
method using a credit card or electronic check. You do not
need to sign up with paypal in order to make a payment.
2. By Check: Print the order form and mail along with a
check for $26.95, which is equal to 19.95 + $2.00 for shipping
to Bee Home Video, LLC PO Box 2204; Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2204
3. With a credit card by fax: Print the order form and fax
it to 1-480-704-3490.
4. By phone with a credit card: Call 1-866-348-6667 or 480-704-3487.
15. What is the shipping
policy?
Your order will be shipped 1st class mail within 2 days of
placement, with 95% of all orders going out the same day they
are placed. If we are out of stock and unable to ship within
one or two days, you will be notified before your order is
placed and given the option of waiting to make a payment until
the items are available for shipment. In extremely rare cases,
such as when supplies are unobtainable or temporarily out
of stock we will contact you to suggest an alternative item
and to inform you of the delay.
16. What is the return
policy?
Satisfaction is the highest priority of Bee Home Video and
Strollertime and your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
We are proud to guarantee all of our products. If you are
not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return
it to us within 30 days of purchase, accompanied by the original
receipt, for a prompt exchange or credit. Shipping fees will
not be credited. If you have any questions, please contact
Customer Service at 1.866.348.6667.
Defective Products
All defective products will be handled on an individual basis.
Please contact customer service at 1.866.348.6667 for further
details.
17. What is the security
policy?
The importance of security for all personally identifiable
information associated with our visitors is of utmost concern
to us. We take technical, contractual, administrative, and
physical security steps to protect all visitors' information.
When you provide credit card information, we use secure socket
layer (SSL) encryption to protect it. There are some things
that you can do to help protect the security of your information
as well. For instance, never give out your password, since
this is what is used to access all of your account information.
Also, remember to sign out of your account and close your
browser window when you finish surfing the Web, so that other
people using the same computer won't have access to your information.
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