Sep 23 2008
Go out and play already!
We have discussed multiple ways to just get moving in the last week or so and I want to take this time to expound on using play time with your child as a form of exercise. This “exercise” can grow with your child and you can accommodate your “routine” to what your child likes. Do you have an infant? How about a 15 year old? No problem, we can all think of some things to do with either of them and with all ages in between.
Those with younger children can get more hands on than a mother with a 15 year old, and that’s okay. If you have an infant or toddler, hold them in your arms and swing them up towards the sky (dont let go) and then when you swing them back down, squat down and swing them between your legs. If it is an infant, make real sure you are supporting their head and cradle them in your arms as you swing them. Another one, lay on the ground on your side with the infant laying in front of you, as you tickle and play with them lift your leg up into the air doing leg raises. Switch sides and repeat with the other leg. Do each leg a minimum of 15 times and try to do two to three sets. If your just starting out, do 1 set for the first week then increase a set each week until you are doing three sets.
If you have a toddler, run around the yard and play tag with them. Chase them around the yard and pick them up every so often and run a few feet with them in your arms. Spending time running around with your toddler will burn mega calories and you get to interact and spend some much needed quality time with them.
If you have an older child that can ride a bike, run beside them as they ride their bike around the neighborhood. Take a family bike ride after dinner or go to a park and play some basketball with them. Spending time with your child does not have to mean sitting in front of the TV watching a movie or some shows. Go out and enjoy the outdoors while you can.
If you would like more information on how to interact with your child through play while getting a great workout in at the same time, go ahead and email me and we can start your own consultation! So, go have fun with your child .. go out and play!
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