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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Oh Baby! My Babywearing Adventures Continue
Oh Baby! My Babywearing Workout
Oh Baby! My Babywearing Workout, Part 2: The Piggyback Park Workout
530 Responses
I don’t have any of my own children left that is age appropriate for this stroller, but I run a home daycare with several children who would fit in this. My own stroller is so old I put my friends baby in it and the strap disintegrated when we tried to buckle it up! ?. Hope I win!!!!
Wonderful Stroller!!!
My little guys name is Blake. He’s an adventurer and loves doing things with mom and dad. We ran our first color run with him this year and I am looking forward to doing it again. Anything that would help motivate me and dad to bring him with is. Our strollers front wheel locks when we try to run with it. Blake would love this!!! Besides he gets to look at us and not elsewhere which means we could communicate with him.
My wife and I are expecting our first child in April, but the second to our family, as we rescued our fur baby Sadie a Belgian Malinois five years ago. We live in the Rocky Mountains so we are a pretty active family, always running, hiking, skiing and climbing outdoors. The Orbit would be a great addition to our active lifestyles
Thank you for this opportunity and we appreciate everything you and your family does for everyone.
I’m would love a stroller like that! I have a 6 years old little boy and a new baby on the way. I’m currently 22 weeks pregnant. I beat my depression and anxiety by starting a strict workout plan of 2 hours every day, and a strict diet for over a year and a half. We then decided to get pregnant. I almost lost thia baby at week 6, so on doctors orders, had to stop my workouts. I am so excited to start back up and having a stroller like this would make it so much easier. My 6 years old is very inspired and loves to show us up with jumping jacks, sit ups, and push ups. He’s a very active little boy and is excited to eventually start going to the gym. I would love to have a stroller like this to get my post baby body back!! I watch your show every chance I get and I credit a lot of my success to you and Chris!!!
I have two sweet littles…. one is Ruby’s age and is Mr. Independent. He doesn’t let me push him much but he loves to run, bike or walk next to me. Little number two is still a wee-one. I had a grace jogger from our first baby and it doesn’t work very well. I’m definitely in the market for a new stroller.
Our boys are so much fun!! They love to watch is workout and pretend to exercise with us. Our oldest has the same weight bench that Cash has. 😉 It’s fun to watch him on it!!
My little is 4 months old now and is our 4th kid! It has been such a crazy rollercoaster adding the 4th to the mix! I am currently having thyroid issues that are making losing the baby weight difficult…. but I know that exercising and adding muscle will help tremendously. Thank you for all of the inspiration!
Hey! Is there ever just a little to say about our own little? Idts. Anyways to start off, my son, Zaine James is 17 months today! He is a BIG boy and right now I wear him in our Ergobaby Carrier. Let me tell you, lately it’s been rough since I am now 13 weeks and 4 days pregnant! I have a gut feeling that it’s a girl this time! Fingers crossed. If she’s anything like her brother she will be a wild child that is full of energy and constantly having mama run to catch up! This stroller would be great for Zaine right now so we can take nice walks before it’s too cold out without feeling like my back is breaking and when baby comes so I can do a stroller/baby wearing workout! Sounds intense but I think this beauty would definitely pose as a little motivation to get out there. ? Wish us luck Heidi Powell! I hope you pick us and if you do, when we’re done with this lovely stroller we will follow in your footsteps and hand it down the line to someone else that truly deserves it! Thank you for an amazing giveaway!
Love Zaine, Stella and Myself ?
Idts is I don’t think so. It looked like I was trying to say idiots and I didn’t want anyone to think that! Lol
Hey! Love finding your blog! I’m such a fan of your precious/fit family! I have four little ones. Ages 6yrs, 5yrs, 2yrs, & 3.5mos. We are a crazy & fun/busy family who live on a farm. My kiddos are all extremely active & energetic & love trying to workout with me. My 6 & 5yo are on the swim team, & my 6yo is also on the gymnastics team. My 2yo loves just being nuts & running around, & occasionally helps with housework?. I homeschool my kiddos, & we attend church regularly. Other than that we are just trying to survive (well I am trying to survive, but my kids are great!??) They also love to help their daddy farm.? I’d LOVE to win this stroller, but I also am just super happy to have found your blog! You’re a super big inspiration to me as you have 4 kiddos, too, & look absolutely AMAZING!!!!
Although there is no little one yet, my sister is expecting her first baby girl. I know that she would love to have a stroller like this one to get back in shape post baby and provide the best for her new little one! We are so excited to meet this little miracle!
Hi! First off, thank you so much for
this amazing opportunity! My daughter is 2 and the highlight of every day. She is a sassy, strong willed, big hearted sweet little girl sent straight from the lord. She loves everything to do with being outside, but suffers from allergy induced asthma so we have to watch her so she doesn’t over do it. We have been looking for a stroller for a while on facebook trading groups, garage sales, and Craigslist so we can workout with her and also have something to take on the hiking trails with us as that’s something the whole family loves! We would love love love something like this that swivels so we can keep an eye on her if she’s having an episode, and also give ourselves a better opportunity to get and stay fit! Again, thanks so much!! ?