I am in the middle of a self-provoked challenge: workout at least two or more times a day this week. My first day was an invigorating success. I took a morning walk before the temperatures climbed too high. Then after dinner my family took a bike ride.
Exercise with small children is definitely challenging, but not impossible. The morning walk was really more of a morning push. The double stroller I have isn’t the best quality. In fact, the front wheel doesn’t swivel, so I have to push down on the handle bar to turn a corner. And the way it glides to the right adds more push-and-adjustments. It takes muscle and burns extra calories. The stroller is absolutely perfect for a good workout.
My evening bike ride is more of a bike haul, with my two little ones riding along in the trailer behind me. While my husband is showing off with his pop-a-wheelies and curb jumps, I’m trudging along like a work-horse. It’s the perfect workout.
At the end of an active day I feel pumped. I have had a good dose of sunshine, fun, and family time. And don’t forget the calorie-burning, metabolism-revving aerobic workout. Oh how I love being active!
Today I took the kids to the school playground. While they played I walked around and around the play area in a brisk walk. By the end of the kids play time I had worked up a sweat and had been walking for about 45 min. MUST more gratifying than sitting in the van or on the bench and watching the kids play :)
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