Kid Friendly Workout
Its snowing outside, and the forecast is calling for a weekend blizzard, the worst in years. The pantry is stocked and you have successfully contributed to emptying the shelves at the local grocery store. Errands are done, lose ends are tied up, and all is finished for the day just as the storm begins.
Family is settling down in the warm, cozy home. And you are content that you've prepared your home, family, car, dog, vehicle, and whatever else for the snowy days ahead.
There is just one thing missing.
Taking care of your physical and mental well being. You skipped your morning workout. In a desperate attempt to fit everything into your hectic schedule before the first flurry of a seemingly terrible blizzard started to fall, you took care of everyone and everything but yourself. It's too late now! The kids are home, the snow flakes have began to fall, and you've already finished Suzy's afternoon snack left behind on the kitchen table.
This was exactly my Friday afternoon. I had many an opportunity to fit a workout in. I was even at the gym, but chose to take care of the world first.
It was time for a kid friendly workout.
I started my afternoon workout when D.J Lance from "Yo Gaba Gaba" said "GET UP! It's time to dance!!" I stood up with my kids and began to bounce around the living room with the strange man in the bright colored furry hat.
"Go-GO-Go-Go...We like to Dance!...DO IT! It's time to dance! Go-Go-Go-Go...WE LIKE TO DANCE!"
I danced with D.J Lance for 5-8 minuets, and moved on to my next workout before I could have "It's time to dance" stuck in my head for the entire weekend (didn't work--still singing it...along with "Try it...you might like it!")
Motivating myself to go into the basement and finish what I started took great strength, motivation (which I have...but not at home), and INCENTIVE....
Incentive:
If I go downstairs and sweat for 45 min I can:
1. Have Santa Margarita (Favorite Pinot Grigio)
2. Feel good about drinking Santa Margarita
3.Feel good period
The rest of the "workout" is as follows:
My 24hour Fitness Body Bugg said I successfully burned 400 calories....lets what it says after I go out tonight and shovel the snow.
Stay motivated, focused, and you'll find a way to fit in your daily "body therapy".
www.Studio-310.com
Its snowing outside, and the forecast is calling for a weekend blizzard, the worst in years. The pantry is stocked and you have successfully contributed to emptying the shelves at the local grocery store. Errands are done, lose ends are tied up, and all is finished for the day just as the storm begins.
Family is settling down in the warm, cozy home. And you are content that you've prepared your home, family, car, dog, vehicle, and whatever else for the snowy days ahead.
There is just one thing missing.
Taking care of your physical and mental well being. You skipped your morning workout. In a desperate attempt to fit everything into your hectic schedule before the first flurry of a seemingly terrible blizzard started to fall, you took care of everyone and everything but yourself. It's too late now! The kids are home, the snow flakes have began to fall, and you've already finished Suzy's afternoon snack left behind on the kitchen table.
This was exactly my Friday afternoon. I had many an opportunity to fit a workout in. I was even at the gym, but chose to take care of the world first.
It was time for a kid friendly workout.
I started my afternoon workout when D.J Lance from "Yo Gaba Gaba" said "GET UP! It's time to dance!!" I stood up with my kids and began to bounce around the living room with the strange man in the bright colored furry hat.
"Go-GO-Go-Go...We like to Dance!...DO IT! It's time to dance! Go-Go-Go-Go...WE LIKE TO DANCE!"
I danced with D.J Lance for 5-8 minuets, and moved on to my next workout before I could have "It's time to dance" stuck in my head for the entire weekend (didn't work--still singing it...along with "Try it...you might like it!")
Motivating myself to go into the basement and finish what I started took great strength, motivation (which I have...but not at home), and INCENTIVE....
Incentive:
If I go downstairs and sweat for 45 min I can:
1. Have Santa Margarita (Favorite Pinot Grigio)
2. Feel good about drinking Santa Margarita
3.Feel good period
The rest of the "workout" is as follows:
- Dancing to "Peanut Butter Jelly Time" with Seven year old
- Dancing to "B.I.N.G.O" with Seven year old
- Dancing to "Chicken Noodle Soup" with Seven Year old
- Jumping rope in the basement while entertained by kids dancing again with D.J Lance AND listening to Justin Beiber (my fav 12yr old) on the radio....turned out to be a good workout....
- Began cardio session #2. This lasted 10 minuets, which I must say...was pretty good with three kids. I pulled out my bench with three risers on each side, running up and down, jumping over the top, jumping jacks...you name it, I did it. I also held very lengthy, thigh burning, strategic lunges as my one year old climbed over the bench numerous times. This is in addition to not moving while he stood on the other side of the bench like a proud little man, and staring at his accomplishment. His face read, "I am a man, and I've climbed over that mountain....now get me a bottle!"
- Squats with 12lbs dumbbells in each hand were fantastic. I found out how high my Pre Schooler could count. I'm so happy Pre-K (and my paycheck) have paid off...
- Push ups on the floor, ended up in a game of "Push up Peek-a-boo" with my 11 month old "man of the mountain" (bench).
- Crunches turned into Crunches/High Fives
- Jumping Jacks turned into..."LOOK AT MOMMY'S TUSHY!!!"
- Biceps/Triceps were great, as the kids were occupied with numerous distractions. Which included: Moon sand commercials, In Styler commercials, screaming contests, and brief cirque de sole demos.
- We all did Reverse flys together....a definite sight to see...
- Stretching was where it was really time for Mommy to entertain...."Downward facing Dog" and "Dead Bug" were their favorites....they've practiced on their own since.
My 24hour Fitness Body Bugg said I successfully burned 400 calories....lets what it says after I go out tonight and shovel the snow.
Stay motivated, focused, and you'll find a way to fit in your daily "body therapy".
www.Studio-310.com
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