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Kid-friendly Workout Ideas

Buzzle Staff
Being a parent takes up a lot of time and energy, and it can be difficult to fit exercise into the mix. As this article explains, there are plenty of ways to stay in shape without sacrificing time and resources. With these kid-friendly exercise ideas, parents have no more excuses!
New parents find time for kid-friendly fitness, saving time and money.
Running with a Jogger
Rugged strollers with inflatable tires let parents jog outdoors with kids.
These strollers accommodate kids from around eight months to four years in age, and there are enough different products on the market to cater to anything new parents could want. Some "joggers," as they're called, are specifically designed for running moms and dads, while others can double as daily use strollers. With
With a jogger, running workouts can be easily integrated into daily life as a new parent.
Biking with a Trailer
Joggers for one child, but biking with a trailer lets both siblings join fitness fun.
Of course, joggers and bike trailers are ideally suited for quiet, safe areas. Parents should look for bike trails or other areas that aren't populated by road traffic, and they should use extreme caution when running or biking with little ones in tow.
Another problem with joggers and trailers is that it can be difficult or impossible to use them during the winter months. When it's cold out, or for urban parents or those who don't have access to suitable outdoor areas for workouts, there are alternatives to consider.
Fitness Centers with On-Site Childcare
New parents skip gym due to childcare. Gyms offer free or low-cost childcare, solving the problem.
At these gyms, parents can simply bring their kids along, drop them off in the childcare area before they work out, and pick them up on the way home. Because kids often have access to playground equipment and playmates, going to the gym can be fun and productive for parents and kids alike.
Kid-Friendly Fitness Centers
Kid-friendly fitness centers are popular, offering play and workouts for all ages.
These facilities often have workout equipment for kids, classes and activities for parents and kids to do together, or childcare that takes place in the same room as adult workouts, so parents never have to worry whether their children are receiving appropriate treatment and care.

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Parents of young children: Kid-friendly fitness centers are worth exploring.
Yoga and Pilates
No gym childcare? Check first. Try home workouts with family!

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With the range of exercise options available to new parents, there should be no excuse not to keep fit or get back in shape after having a baby!