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Is it sad...?

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  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
    I use my son as weights..he jumps on my back and we squats together..He's only 35 lbs, but still

    Yup. My little barbell. Kids just want to do whatever we're doing!
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    I don't think it is sad at all. #1, you are setting a good example for your daughter, #2, you are spending time with your daughter and she probably enjoys it and it helps to keep you motivated, & #3 she is getting to burn off some energy rather than bouncing off the walls.
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    i think its great for your kid but not ideal for you. you probably arent getting as good of a work out as you would alone or with and adult partner.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    it shows her a healthy role model at a young age. totally not sad!
  • pattya925
    pattya925 Posts: 398
    Nope. My 10-year-old is my gym buddy for cardio... sometimes it slows me down a bit but knowing that he's pushing himself makes it worth it.
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    I have been known to bench press my son...
  • ChaseMeier
    ChaseMeier Posts: 52
    My three year old daughter does barbell squats and over head press.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    Can your 5 year old keep up with you? Haha
  • ChuckNourish
    ChuckNourish Posts: 39
    Not sad at all. You are setting a good example!
  • sadiebrawl
    sadiebrawl Posts: 864 Member
    Absolutely NOT. My 5 and 7 year olds work out with my sometimes.

    My son's mothers day bio said:
    Mom's favorite food: fruit
    Mom's favorite activity: running
    Mom's favorite show: exercise TV.

    Be proud that you are an inspirational and good healthy role model!!
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    No. Some of, if not *the* fondest memories I have of activities with my mother is working out with her as a girl. I think it's sad that she stopped it (along with a ton of other things) after she met/married her husband when I was 9/10.
  • tmm_0127
    tmm_0127 Posts: 545 Member
    What's sad is that the first few responses to this was yes.

    Dude.

    Whatever. :P

    You can never start them too young on their path to a healthy lifestyle. Generally habits they learn the younger they are the more they stick throughout life.
  • Cutting4life
    Cutting4life Posts: 505 Member
    i think its awesome!!
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