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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My RAOK was at my doctor’s office on Monday. I was in the restroom when a lady walked in with her 4 small kids she was trying to 3 of wrangle them while her little boy was trying to reach the sink to wash his hands. I lifted him up (I asked her first lol I’m not a creep) so he could rinse them. His little giggle was adorable. Thanks for the opportunity, this stroller could definitely come in handy in a few months! ?
my two girls and I made cards for our local police and firefighters and delivered them to the various stations around town. It was amazing to see my girls’ faces light up when talking to these true heroes.
After baby #2 is born in April we ate going to need a archive stroller! We prefer jogging strollers with their bigger wheels they get over tough terrain much easier! I definitely see tons of family adventures in our future and this stroller wild help! #PowellOrbitBabyGiveaway
Hi Heidi! I think it is awesome that you are giving someone the chance to win this amazing stroller! We all know as parents time is limited to be able to get work outs in and this stroller would make that much easier! A RAOK that I did today was letting a man behind me in line at the grocery store go ahead of me. Every Friday I also take my elderly neighbors trash cans to and from the curb and my husband and I try to help him in any way we can as he has no family here and has become close to us the last 3 years we have lived in our home.
My husband and I have been watching EWL since it started. Ever since the first episode we have fallen in love with the amazing opportunity you all have given people. But not only did we fall in the with the show, but your whole family. You all have inspired us to become better people and to help us support family member and friends who suffer from obesity. You guys helped us realize that they is more to be obesit then just being over weight, that their is something behind their good addiction. We have started our own journey with my sister in law in her fight to losing weight, but not only losing weight but fighting her good addiction. Everyday it is a struggle for her, but we know she will get through it. But because of you guys we wanted to help her change her life, everyone deserve to have the best life that they can have, and I love that you guys give people that opportunity. With that said I recently just had a baby boy who we nAmed Kash Joseph. We again we inspired by you guys and your little boy cash. We think it is such a strong name for a little boy. He is now 3 months old and as been one of the most amazing gifts we could ever ask for. I am now on my own journey right by my sister in laws side trying to get back into the healthy life style that I want to live. Even if I don’t win the stroller, thank you for everything that you guys do for other people, and thank you for being an inspiration to my family to want to live a healthy life style.
I hope I win!! Lord knows I need the motivation!! 1 year old and 11 weeks pregnant!! Fingers crossed
Thank God for all the wonderful RAOK that everyone did thanks to you Heidi ?? #PowellOrbitBabyGiveaway
I believe in carma and i always try to do random acts of kindness.. Even if it’s from giving a nice complement to someone or buying a coffee or helping someone in need.
Although today since it is national coffee day I went with buying a coffee. Here in the north west we love our coffee so it always so nice to have some one randomly buy coffee, and I felt as today was a suitable day to do so. 🙂
First of all, I LOVE what you and Chris do! Thank you! My RAOK was that I offered to keep a set of 21 month old twins overnight to give their single dad a break. My other RAOK was that I paid for the next car in the drive through. I LOVE to see RAOK all over!!! Thank you for inspiring so many.
Hi Heidi,
I already posted on all your Social media accounts and in going to post here as well. I’m really wishing to win this soo bad! I’ve been without a roof over my own head for the past 4 months. Been living/sleeping wherever we can find a space I gave birth 3 weeks ago and it’s been an uber tough year. I’ve been very much into my fitness but sadly I let my situation take over my life and I fell back on my fitness a lot. Winning this will def push start me to get back up. Been drooling over this jogger ever since I saw orbit was gonna release it. I try to do daily RAOK usually I’ll end up in the nursing home playing with my guitar it makes me feel good that with something so small I can make these old ppl smile for a long time! Xoxo
Liba