5 Ways To Get A Workout AND Play With Your Kids

July 23, 2008 · Filed Under Get Fit, Kids, Workout Routines 

I know many-a-busy Moms (myself included) who feel they don’t have time to workout especially after a long day of work and being away from the kids all day. But, no more excuses! Why not get a workout AND spend time with the kids?

Here are five ways to include the kids in your workout routine:

Jogarama/Walkarama

joggingstroller2.jpgI received a jogging stroller at my baby shower and I LOVE it. Since summer is here there is no better time than now to get one of these if you don’t already have one. 

Also, thanks to a comment by StrollerFittin’ I learned about Stroller Fit! This is great idea. Unfortunately, there are no classes near me.  :( 

Squats, Lifts, and Dips

Using your baby/toddler as a weight. Hold her while you do squats, leg lifts, and dips.  The weight of your child will really make those muscles burn!

Playarama

This is my sons favorite! Just play with your preschooler. Get on the floor and wrestle.  It’s fun and you can work up a sweat!

Jump, Jump

Jumping up and down is a great workout.  If you have a trampoline - even better. If you don’t - that’s okay.  Just jump around in place. Make it a game to see who can jump the highest!

Hop Scotch, Jump Rope, and Tag

These games are great fun and you can work up a sweat if too - if you work at it.

These are some of the things I do when I can’t get a ‘real’ workout in. If you have some ideas to mix working out with your kids please put them in the comments below. I’d love to have more ideas!

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    4 Responses to “5 Ways To Get A Workout AND Play With Your Kids”

    1. Mary Jenkins on July 23rd, 2008 6:36 pm

      I’ve got to get a jogging stroller. My daughter doesn’t seem very comfortable in the regular umbrella strollers on our brisk walks.. You should swing by my blog for my giveaways! It includes a yoga in a box set!http://www.nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com

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    2. TotalFitMom on July 23rd, 2008 6:41 pm

      Yeah, those umbrella strollers are no good for a jog. The jogging stroller rides like a bike! I will stop by your blog!

    3. SmushPants on August 1st, 2008 11:14 am

      This was a good post. Sometimes I forget that playing with my kids counts as exercise!

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    4. TotalFitMom on August 1st, 2008 11:19 am

      I know, right, me too! But it does! ;)

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