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Kristy Ardo, from Arizona, was a diver for ten years before having her son
She admits that after giving birth 'things slowed down' in terms of fitness
Kristy didn't want to leave her son while she went to the gym to work out
So she came up with an at-home exercise routine that he could be a part of
Now she shares her fitness tips on Instagram, where she has 117,000 fans

Published: 08:44 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 09:03 EST, 20 November 2015

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A young mother who creates fun workouts with her adorable baby has become an online inspiration for other moms battling the bulge.

Kristy Ardo, 24, from Arizona, balances being an amazing mom to 14-month-old Tucker with kick-ass exercises - which often incorporate the tot.

The toned fitness fan encourages other mothers to get moving and work up a sweat for just 20 minutes a day, four times a week.

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Get moving: Kristy Ardo, 24, has become an online sensation thanks to her simple and effective fitness tips for mothers struggling to fight the postpartum bulge

Trim and toned: The Arizona resident, often incorporates her 14-month-old son Tucker into her workouts

Jump for joy! Kristy says that other moms need only work out for 20 minutes at a time, four times a week in order to see impressive results

Her creative workouts and motivational guides have amassed 117,000 followers on Instagram.

Videos show the mom-and-baby duo training at home, in the park and at outdoors - Kristy proves that burning calories is possible anywhere.

'I was a diver for ten years so I was really fit before I had Tucker, then after I had him things slowed down,' she explained.

'I was having the baby blues and needed my energy.

'I couldn't justify leaving him to go to the gym, so I started doing workouts with him.

'You can fit so much in with just twenty minutes. We like to do squats, lunges and planks the most.

Then and now: The proud mother gave birth just over a year ago, and had quite the bump while she was carrying Tucker (left). She has already managed to regain her trim and toned figure however (right)

Get going: Kristy insists that workouts don't always have to take place in a gym and she often heads out to nearby parks with Tucker in two in order to do some exercise

Fun for all: 'I'm lucky Tucker is very laid back, he's a very happy baby and well behaved,' the mom explained of her workouts with her son

Way back when: 'I was a diver for ten years so I was really fit before I had Tucker, then after I had him things slowed down,' Kristy explained

'He would laugh and giggle and it became part of our of every day routine.

'I'm lucky Tucker is very laid back, he's a very happy baby and well behaved.

'The first couple of months were tough to adjust to not much sleep.

'I was trying to figure motherhood out but once I figured how to work it out into my everyday life, it made me happy and less anxious.'

Kristy has been a qualified personal trainer for six years and specializes in injury and postpartum fitness.

She added: 'At first I was just doing it for fun, but I realised there isn't a lot out there for moms about how to stay active with kids.

Helping others: Kristy has been a qualified personal trainer for six years and specialises in injury and postpartum fitness

Happy: 'We like to do squats, lunges and planks the most. He would laugh and giggle and it became part of our of every day routine,' she said

The results: Kristy's muscular physique serves as real evidence that her workout plan reaps results

Positive message: 'I have such a huge respect for moms and think they are doing an amazing job. They need to have more positive self-talk and give themselves more credit,' Kristy explained

'I want to moms to know exercise makes you feel better and it's important to take just a few moments out for yourself daily.

'I have such a huge respect for moms and think they are doing an amazing job. They need to have more positive self-talk and give themselves more credit.

As well as running a blog, Baby Fit Gym, the active mum offers a consultation service to anyone needing an extra push.

She said: 'I started the service a month ago and already have 30 clients, it's been great. My husband Nick is super proud of us.'