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  • KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON
    KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON Posts: 258 Member
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    I don't think it's sad, my 5 year old granddaughter likes to workout with me (of course she doesn't do it long). I think it's teaching them to exercise and eat right. Good for you!
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
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    That my 5 year old daughter is my workout partner? LOL

    Can she spot you? Does she yell at you to push harder?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaIvk1cSyG8
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
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    That my 5 year old daughter is my workout partner? LOL

    Not at all! My 5 year old is my motivator, and she'll even ask me when I go to the gym "How long did you do the treadmill? How long did you ride the bike? Did you go swimming today?" And for days that I don't go to the gym - she'll suggest a walk around our neighborhood if it's nice, or do yoga or Pilates with me! :happy:

    And I agree with others - it's adorable!
  • xeno8604
    xeno8604 Posts: 193 Member
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    NOT SAD AT ALL!!! Sounds like she is your motivation and the way I see it, anything could be a motivator. Keep doing what you are doing to continue to work out.......at least you are working out, unlike many others. GOOD JOB!!!!!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Is she a cardio-bunny?
  • skparker2
    skparker2 Posts: 132
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    I think it's cute, honestly! You're setting a good example for her. And obviously you would modify the activities for her, but it's giving her exercise and she just is emulating her mommy.
  • CountingCaloriesSuxass
    CountingCaloriesSuxass Posts: 387 Member
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    I use my son as weights..he jumps on my back and we squats together..He's only 35 lbs, but still
  • _Countryboy_
    _Countryboy_ Posts: 71
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    That my 5 year old daughter is my workout partner? LOL

    I have not been able to stop crying since reading this title.
  • iTStaRTsN0W
    iTStaRTsN0W Posts: 106
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    That my 5 year old daughter is my workout partner? LOL

    I have not been able to stop crying since reading this title.
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    sad aka pathetic .. not sad aka hurt feelings
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
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    My son is three about to be four and he works out with me all the time.
    We make bridges (planking) and he crawls on top of me and bounces to make the bridge fall down or he'll crawl under me.

    Sometimes he helps my form and tells me to make my bridges like this ^ lol his *kitten* is so far in the air I'm not sure how he does it lol

    Other times we'd run around the living room, dining room, and kitchen into circles and let me tell you running in a small circle from carpet to tile back to carpet and not having your feet slide out from underneath you where you smash your face into the floor ..is hard

    Now I go to a gym and he plays with other kids but he constantly wants to come out and workout with me.
    or we'll go to the park and walk around exploring...

    I have more fun with my kid than I do adults my age ...
    maybe that's sad...

    I don't think that's sad. I think it's super sweet. :flowerforyou:
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    it shows her a healthy role model at a young age. totally not sad!
  • pattya925
    pattya925 Posts: 398
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    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
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    I have been known to bench press my son...
  • ChaseMeier
    ChaseMeier Posts: 52
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    My three year old daughter does barbell squats and over head press.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
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    Can your 5 year old keep up with you? Haha
  • ChuckNourish
    ChuckNourish Posts: 39
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    Not sad at all. You are setting a good example!
  • sadiebrawl
    sadiebrawl Posts: 863 Member
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    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!!

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