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As fathers and mothers we have our hands full. We really end up having all our extra time dedicated to our kids. There isn’t anything wrong with that, however, it can be difficult to dedicate some time to ourselves. Our physical health is also important. So for myself, I’m always looking for ways to integrate exercise into the time I’m spending with my kids.
Make it a Routine
Kids do so well when they know what to expect. Bedtime is a great example of that. Kids have a routine. They get in our pajamas, brush their teeth, read a story, get in bed, bedtime song, hugs and kisses, and if it’s my kids get out of bed at least once for potty or an extra hug. So if you are able to make it a part of daily items they expect to happen, they might even start holding you accountable and making sure you don’t miss a day.
Encourage Them to Participate
Cheer them on as they try out doing the push ups and squats. Tell them how strong they are and tell them to flex their muscles. Make them feel good that they accomplished something. Tell them how healthy they are for doing it. Give lots of positive reinforcement for joining in.
Make it a Game
A couple weeks ago, I told my boys we were going to play an exercise game. We pretending we were next to a volcano. We did leaps over lava puddles, and climbed ladders to get higher, we pulled our friends in a boat across the lava. There was so many activities that we did. They LOVED it! They asked to play the game almost daily for a week straight. There was days I was ready to stop “playing” and they pushed me to keep going.
Use Them as Weights
I feel like people roll their eyes at this one. However, it is totally a legitimate avenue. I have done squats with them, and had them sit on my legs. They love holding my legs down while I either try to lift my legs or do sit-up while they anchor me. They think it’s so funny to make me struggle.
It is possible to work towards a healthier body when you have crazy young kids running around. I always keep my resources on hand as well to help me accomplish my goals. Exipure is a great supplement for helping achieve that. Get more information about Exipure here. What kinds of workouts have you been able to accomplish? Any new tactics the rest of us parents can use?
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