Thankfully, the temps here in AZ are dropping?a bit?so we?re finally able to spend more time outdoors taking in some amazing scenery. I LOVE this time of year, and I love working out outside even more! And while my amazing Ergobaby Performance Carrier is still handy for little Miss Ruby (remember all our babywearing adventures?), she kinda? wants to be her own little self and not ride on my back anymore (wonder who she gets her independence from?!) 🙂 So?I was left with a bit of a conundrum: How to get in some incredible workouts AND continue to spend some quality mother-daughter bonding time with my little miss in the beautiful out of doors.
Lo and behold, Orbit Baby (my trusted stroller/car seat brand) totally outdid themselves! Legit, I have used their strollers and car seats since Cashy was a newborn?and have NEVER veered. While their original stroller travel system was always a fave of mine, they have since come to my workout rescue with their brand spankin? new Orbit Baby 02 Hybrid Jogging Stroller (which hit the market THURSDAY…and they are so kindly giving one away to one of you!!!!). And let me tell you?this stroller is a dream come true! Not only does it have the modern and sleek look that all Orbit Baby products have, but it also has mega storage space (which any mother needs), an adjustable handle (in case you choose to share it, but you totally might not!), a 360-degree rotating AND adjustable seat (City Mode for strolling and Performance Mode for exercising – this sold me from the get-go), an easy peasy fold up, and shock absorbers and sturdy tires for an ultra-smooth ride for both you and your little. It. Is. A. Dream.
Okay, so let?s get my latest and greatest Mommy/Daddy & Me Workout! The inspiration for this one comes from one of Chris? and my all-time favorite workouts: A Burpee Run. We love this because we can do it anywhere?hotel, airport, beach, park, driveway?and it?s an amazing, total body interval workout. So I thought, why not make a Burpee Run: Stroller Edition?! Don?t worry, I removed some burpees and added in some fun stuff! Here you go:
Mommy/Daddy & Me Workout: Stroller Edition
What you?ll need:
Stroller and little one (if you don?t have your own, borrow a friend?s) 😉
Sunscreen
Water bottle/sippy cup/bottle for both of you. And if your little one is like Ruby and likes the binky a little too much, grab your WubbaNub. 😉
Warm up: Do some whole body light stretching plus the following (take these nice & easy):
- 15 Squats: Be sure to lock the stroller?s parking brake for this. Use the stroller as a counter balance, but be sure you are not pulling on the stroller as you lower. If you feel safer, go ahead and step away from the stroller and do free-standing air squats.
- 15 Push ?n Pulls on each side: Remove the brake for these. Standing sideways with feet about shoulder-width apart and holding the stroller tightly with one hand, simply push the stroller away from your body (but never let go), then pull the stroller back, engaging your lats. Repeat.
- 10 Side Kicks on each side: Put the stroller in park. With feet together and both hands on the stroller, simply kick one leg out to the side, keeping your toe pointed forward and engaging your glutes. Squeeze at the top, lower leg, and repeat.
- 10 Kick Backs on each side: Stroller still in park, and in the same position, simply kick your leg behind you with your toe pointed down and glute engaged.
*As you might know, I?ve been a bit booty obsessed lately, so I couldn?t help but throw in a few of my fave moves to lift and build our Mama booties!
The Workout:
- Set your stopwatch, and run (or walk) for 2 minutes. When the timer is up, perform:
20 Walking Lunges (10 on each leg) – can back lunge with parked stroller, if preferred - Run again for 2 minutes, then:
20 Push Ups – park stroller and keep baby close - Run again for 2 minutes, then:
20 Squats – can park stroller and air squat, if preferred - Run again for 2 minutes, then:
20 Bench Dips – park stroller and find the nearest bench - Run again for 2 minutes, then:
20 Swing Ups – find a grassy area?or, if you run into a mound of ants, like I did, use the concrete - Run again for 2 minutes, then:
20 Burpees – finish strong!!
This entire workout should take about 15-20 minutes. While you can sure start by doing this once through, repeat this workout often enough to build your stamina and endurance, and before you know it, you will be more than capable of repeating this workout 2, or even 3 times in one outdoor session!
NOTE: If your toddler does get a bit wiggly, go play for a bit, and then get back to working out!
Cool down: Repeat warm up.
Handy tips:
- Don?t do the same exercises two days in a row. Your muscles need some time to heal and get stronger in between workouts. Try doing this Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- If you can?t finish the suggested number of reps, stop for a few seconds, shake out those tired muscles, and then try for a few more reps.
- Remember to put the brake on for most of these exercises. We don?t want your little going on a solo trip!
- Don?t lean on your stroller, simply hold on to the handle for a bit of support.
- Since all strollers aren?t created equal, if you feel like your stroller won?t offer adequate support, park it (remember about that brake!), and do your exercises beside your stroller holding on to a park bench or railing for extra support if needed.
- Keep your core tight during all exercises, including while walking/running. Why not get some added core work at the same time?!
- Watch your posture throughout your workout: Stand up straight, hold in those abs, keep your chest up, and keep the stroller close to you.
Now?to the REALLY good stuff. My $1000 stroller giveaway!! Since this is?by far?the biggest giveaway I?ve ever done, you?re gonna? have to work a bit to enter this one. 😉 Be sure and follow ALL of the instructions below, and good luck!
Orbit Baby 02 Hybrid Giveaway Instructions:
- Make sure you’re following me on social media and share this post on all your social media channels using the hashtag #PowellOrbitBabyGiveaway – tag me too!
- Since love makes the world go ?round?or orbit (Lol) 😉 ?do a Random Act of Kindness for someone.
- Comment on any one of my social media platforms (IG, FB, or the blog) with what you plan on doing, or tell me about a RAOK you did already today!
*Extra Credit! If you snag a pic of yourself doing your RAOK or just the Random Act of Kindness itself, upload it on social media and again use that #PowellOrbitBabyGiveaway hashtag and tag me in your pic!
Only one entry per person, please, but do as many Random Acts of Kindness as you want!
You have until Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 12 midnight PST to enter. One winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. The winner will have 24 hours to shoot me an email at [email protected] to claim this amazing prize. Now go and do some kindness! 🙂
Xoxo,
Heidi
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530 Responses
Hi Heidi! Thanks for having this give away contest. And for liking my refrain on IG ( I’m insta_al3x_) And thank you for posting your orbit stroller workout even if I don’t win the stroller I will definitely use this workout once i get a stroller. I just had my third child 3 weeks ago we had already given All of our baby stuff away (including the strollers) a few years after I had my daughter who is now 5 and a half. Then in Jan surprise! I found out I was pregnant with number 3. Sorry I’m getting off track… Because this post is about the RAOK that I am doing. Today my husband and I are making dinner for my parents. They do so much for us and we wanted to thank them with a home cooked meal. 🙂
I am impressed with this workout! My RAOK today was helping a neighbor by taking their trash cans in. A small act but never a fun job!
As both a fitness fanatic and an expectant momma on a budget, winning this stroller would go leaps and bounds for my family! I am a huge believer in ‘do good, feel good.’ For this entry, I paid for breakfast for the stranger behind me as I overheard him explain to the cook he was just getting off of work and had a hard night. Fingers crossed!
I LOVE these ideas and I am always looking for new ways to stay active and fit. I am a mother of 9 month old TWINS and have worked my butt off to lose my baby weight and just started strength training. I usually stroll with one in the stroller and one in my ergobaby, but I would love the option to go for a run. Getting a babysitter to watch 2 is not always an easy task and I would much rather bring them along to explore beautiful upstate NY. This is an amazing opportunity to get them involved!
My RAOK is sending a card and flowers to a lady in my church who taught me some Bible study. I haven’t talked to her in some time but I heard her brother just passed away and my heart hurts for her and her family.
Another RAOK is I am making some freezer meals today for a few friends who are pregnant and just overwhelmed with life. Hoping this can make their day a little less stressful. 🙂
My Instagram is “CHICKIEFRIEDRICE”
Would love to have this come Febuary after I give birth to my 3rd child so I can get back into shape.
This is a really cool opportunity to begin planning a work out/lifestyle regime for when baby #2 arrives! This is also my first time entering a giveaway 🙂 I plan to contact store managers at places that I received outstanding customer service and let them know of their employees’ impressionable work. I see and hear too many people complaining and it’s a negative cycle. I hope to bring some uplifting and positive vibes to people’s lives!
Just had my 2nd boy he’s 2 months this would be so helpful for me I made a promise to myself I would get in the best shape after I had him for myself! It’s hard to get to the gym at times so with the stroller it would help me get out and do exercises like you!!! Very grateful to have entered !! Thank you so much for giving an opportunity to win this amazing stroller !!!! Thank you again
Hi Heidi!
I would LOVE to win this stroller! My running stroller accidentally got left behind on our recent move to Utah and I’ve been since attempting my runs with my umbrella stroller…yikes, haha. So, just now I was outside doing this exact workout ironically, and thinking about what my RAOK would be so I could enter this giveaway. I saw a group of little boys who were trying to get their wall ball out of the rain gutter and I heard them say, “our arms aren’t long enough!” So I went over and told them if they said a little prayer first, maybe my arm could reach. They did, and I was able to grab their ball, and they thanked me. I was running back home to wash up and heard one of them say, “my prayer worked!” Kids are the best.
My RAOK was so fun and rewarding! I had a couple of motivation cards laying around and filled some out with motivational mother quotes along with my own words of encouragement. I took those with me wherever I went and whenever I would see a mommy that needed that extra little bit of motivation and love I passed it on to them. I have met some beautiful, loving mamas at the grocery store, in the middle of the mall, out at the park, gas station, and bank. This is definitely going to become a monthly tradition for me. Thank you for the motivation and the giveaway!