Exercises I can do with 4 year old??

mouse1977us24
mouse1977us24 Posts: 16 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone have any suggestions of indoor exercise that can be done with (and keep her occupied) a 4 year old? I do a exercise video in the morning (while she is still asleep) but would like to start adding something in the afternoon but it has to involve her. I work lots of hours and I simply can't push her away to exercise in the eveings.

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  • 2manyhats
    2manyhats Posts: 1,190 Member
    Yoga or dance dvds? There are all kinds that are geared towards kids but you can do them with her!
  • freezerburn2012
    freezerburn2012 Posts: 273 Member
    A 4 yo should be easy to benchpress.
  • kathyhull
    kathyhull Posts: 327 Member
    A 4 yo should be easy to benchpress.

    ROFL!!!

    Seriously, my kids always loved it when we cranked the stero up and danced around the living room - just move the breakables out of the way 'cuz it can get crazy!! Good for you, good for them - fun all around. And you can use your 4 year old as weights too!
  • penith113
    penith113 Posts: 113 Member
    I'm interested in this too. I have a 3 yr old boy and i'm looking for ideas that involve him. Sometimes we go outside and jump on his trampoline but thats about all ive come up with. He doesn't like to ride in the stroller anymore, when he was little we use to walk 2-3 miles a day on the weekends.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Play sports with them eg football or tennis (doesn't have to be proper tennis - just use space in the garden). Or dance with them. Why not check on YouTube for Zumba videos and you can both copy them.
  • hypotrochoid
    hypotrochoid Posts: 842 Member
    My daughter (5) has her own hand weights, jump rope, and yoga mat. We go down to the the work out room and she tries to imitate whatever I happen to be doing. It's fun for both of us and she's a heck of a motivator, especially if I get her counting my reps.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Go outside and kick around a ball or play tag...it's actually great exercise and those kiddos will keep you moving better than any coach or trainer I tell you.
  • guidothecat
    guidothecat Posts: 141 Member
    My littlest grandson (almost 3) will do yoga with me. He doesn't get all the moves and stuff, but we have fun doing it together. I just make sure I use the easier dvd when he is over. And the giggles are fun too!

    We really can't play outside in the winter when it is below 0 and the sun goes down at 4:30 before I get off work. (snow angels are not fun to do in the dark) :glasses:
  • saihtnyc
    saihtnyc Posts: 51 Member
    My kids like to jump around while I do the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred, or zumba on the PS3.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Today I used my 2.5 years old nephew as weights and bench pressed with him + number of other workouts using him as weights. He enjoyed it :)
  • Becoming_A_Butterfly
    Becoming_A_Butterfly Posts: 2,534 Member
    Dance workouts are usually a hit with kids. So are basic kickboxing themed workouts. My stepkids love doing Tae Bo with me, especially if I let them use my hand wraps or boxing gloves!

    Another great option is just going outside and playing tag. It's awesome exercise, and it's just fun.
  • Harriann84
    Harriann84 Posts: 67
    I'm interested in this too. I have a 3 yr old boy and i'm looking for ideas that involve him. Sometimes we go outside and jump on his trampoline but thats about all ive come up with. He doesn't like to ride in the stroller anymore, when he was little we use to walk 2-3 miles a day on the weekends.

    I had this problem with my daughter, even now at six (she has hypermobility issues too), so I find myself carrying her on my shoulders and walking with her. Let your little one sit on your shoulders and count every tree or lamp post you pass. Remember to engage your core and concentrate on your form. Your back will hurt if you don't xx

    I also did Dance dvd's and she would bop along. Now she is in school when I do them, and I walk her 3/4km home so, I am getting there again x Good luck x
  • mjmbjmgjm1
    mjmbjmgjm1 Posts: 56 Member
    I have two boys, 6 and 3. When it is nice outside they like to walk with me, play catch, tag, etc. On cold or rainy days, they like to do the zumba for xbox kinect with me and some of the wii games can be fun too.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Turkish get-up.
    I try to do them with my ten year old but she squirms.
  • Cheri1218
    Cheri1218 Posts: 268 Member
    It's a little old school, but kids like Richard Simmons videos. My son calls him "The Guy with the Crazy Hair and Sparkly Clothes."

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