Exercising with children?

KarlaH9801

All great advice. Even walking a fussy baby ups your step count, and lifting your older one or playing tag is great. They love being chased! Family walks in the evening, even 10 minutes, gets everyone outside in the fresh air. Just add in a few little things at a time, and enjoy the now. My baby is almost 4 - enjoy your littles!!!!!!!!!

CSARdiver

We have three (7, 5, 1) and work out with them whenever possible. We do calisthenics every morning and motivate one another to do more. We keep records on a chart and give out paper plate awards every week with confetti and champagne poppers.

I benchpress, armcurl, etc. the kids - just be ready for baby drool. Kids make for great makeshift weights.

I don't do time outs - I do push ups when I need to correct behavior. Not only does this promote good health, but provides a reset opportunity. Quite often once they are done with the set they are more mellow (and exhausted).

We also go on night bike rides with flashing lights equipped as we "patrol" the neighborhood. Have a trailer for the baby.

cwolfman13

I cycle and I just bought one of these for my eldest as it was becoming increasingly difficult to tow him and his little brother in the regular bike trailer....

we're off on a 50 mile ride this weekend...