The Stroller Workout

Having three young kids, it’s hard for my wife to find the time to workout. We recently got her a double jogging stroller (this is the one she got) so that she could push the two youngest kids while trying to squeeze a workout into her day. While pushing them is a good workout, she asked me to come up with something more to challenge her and work more muscle groups in her body.

Get together a couple friends with young kids to do this stroller workout with you and get moving!

Warm up- 5 minutes
2 minutes of moderate walk, increase to a faster speed for the three remaining minutes.

Cardio- 5 minutes
Speed walking- Focus on taking as long of steps as you can- extend each leg as forward as possible. (Jog or run if you can- push yourself to go as hard as you can!)

20 Squat and Rolls
Holding onto stroller handle, squat low and push stroller out as you move down. Pull stroller back towards you as you stand up.

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20 Push-Ups
If possible, find a place where you can drop down and do some push-ups. If there isn’t going to be a grassy area to do push-ups, think about bringing a towel or mat with you. If that isn’t an option, find a bench or tree and try some standing push-ups.

Cardio- 5 minutes
Speed walking- Focus on taking as long of steps as you can- extend each leg as forward as possible. (Jog or run if you can- push yourself to go as hard as you can!)

20 Lunges
Holding onto handle of stroller, pushing baby forward. 10 lunges on each side for 20 total.

20 Standing Bicycle Crunches

Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent. Put your hands behind your head and hold your abs tight as your left your left knee. Rotate your right shoulder towards your knee and try to have your left knee and right elbow touch). Lower leg back down and repeat 10 times on each side (20 total).

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Cardio- 5 minutes

Speed walking- Focus on taking as long of steps as you can- extend each leg as forward as possible. (Jog or run if you can- push yourself to go as hard as you can!)

30 Standing Calf Raises
You can either do these standing on the ground or with your heels hanging off the edge of a stair or curb. Raise and lower your heels and feel the burn in your calves!

Cool down with a moderate walk.

Make it happen,
Jared

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Have a great day!

Jared