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
This would be such an amazing stroller for my 2nd bundle of joy expected May 2017! We live right across the street from the Lackawanna Heritage Trail and since the weather will just start to nice, it will definitely come in handy to shed the pregnancy weight! Living in Northeast Pennsylvania, that will be a great time to walk and try this workout.
Hi Heidi! I am SO excited you are doing this! I entered one of your DietBets at the beginning of the year and a week later found out I was expecting!!! My husband and I were so excited after I had miscarried the month before, that we were again pregnant! Our daughter is now a month old and is healthy, happy and perfect! I have always strived to live a healthy lifestyle and after my emergency c section where I almost lost my life and my daughters due to me having a pulmunb embolism, my health is more important than ever!! I have always enjoyed running as my release after long hours at the office and my husband away during his military trainings. I never knew how much pregnancy changed a women’s body. As I am still recovering from delivery, I am excitedly awaiting my doctors ok to exercise again. I am “perfectly imperfect” but excited to feel like me again.
I am a mom of 5 who has recently begun to love to run after stopping 10 years ago . I’m running 3 days a week with my 6 month old using a cheap jogging stroller neither of us like. We live on one income while my husband goes to school so replacing it is not an option right now.
Hi Heidi,
I am a first time mommy to Livia Jane (almost 14 months). I take her out jogging almost 3-4 times per week with a used stroller handed down from my fianc?’s first marriage. ? Not the most ideal situation but I needed a stroller so that I could maintain my fitness level and sanity! Livia absolutely loves bein outdoors and allows me the time to get a workout in – sometimes up to 7 miles! She’s a trooper! I’d love to have a stroller that protects her better from the elements. I’m currently saving for one but would LOVE to win one! And if I do, I will donate mine so that I can pass on rhe gift of health and wellness! Thanks for this opportunity, Heidi! You are an inspiration.
Hi Heidi,
I am a new mommy. My baby girl Mary Lillian (a.k.a. Lilly) is 6 weeks old. Prior to my pregnancy, I was in the process of a healthier, fit lifestyle change. I participated in your dietbets, a 5k, and a spartan race as well as followed some of your recipes. I lost approximately 20lbs in under a year. I remained active throughout my pregnancy, including Zumba and boxing til I was 5 months pregnant. I believe that due to that, Lilly is a very happy baby. She only cries when she needs something. I hope to teach and raise her to be healthy and active. I would love to introduce that lifestyle by using this stroller while she is still small and young where she is with me on my own health and fitness journey.
Hello Heidi! I have an almost 2 year old and we are planning on another one in the near future! I love following you and your sweet family on your Facebook posts. My husband and I try and live active lifestyles and this stroller would make it even easier! My little love bug is a funny, sweet little girl who loves adventures and being outside. We go on hikes and jogs and adventure walks all the time. She would love this stroller! Thanks for the opportunity! ?
Hi Heidi!!!!
So in Nov 2013 I received gastric bypass and kind of did like a buddy thing with my mom. Well my surgery went well and I got rid of my diabetes and thyroid problems and lost a little over 100 lbs. While my mom passed away from complications Jan 27th 2014. When my mom died is when it really hit me that the surgery was supposed to help so it caise me to be more proactive and determined to not go back.to where I was. Fast forward to today and I am now pregnant with a little boy and I haven’t been able to keep active due to preterm labor and complications. Thankfully I havent gained much weight, healthy weight but not out of control. I’m def going insane as I’m used to working out daily with my hubby who is a gym lover. After I have this baby in a few more eerks, I am more then motivated to get back into shape. I think the stroller would be an awesome addition so I can go back to my running and getting out with baby
That is awesome that you’ve lost so much weight! I am sorry for the loss of your mother. And I know it is so hard to not workout when you’ve been told by your dr not to. I was on bedrest for a couple of weeks and it was emotionally draining. Good luck to you with your health journey and on the upcoming birth of your son!
Our little is should be here May 18 2017 and it can’t get here soon enough!! I’m not going to lie, we are not the most athletic. Although, we know we should be and are always saying how we want to get back into shape. So we decided to start taking walks around the block and get into a routine. This stroller might be a little overkill, but would be cool to have to use in our mission to get sexy together:)
This is such a great workout ! I’d love to win a stroller like this for my 10 wk old daughter Charlie, we love to get out and enjoy AZ with our 2 dogs when the weather permits ! I have about 40 pounds to lose that I won’t blame on baby weight but instead on some less than healthy food choices during my pregnancy. I know what it takes to lose the weight because a few years ago I lost 70 pounds and kept it off after falling in love with weight lifting, ready to get back into my pre preggo clothes ?
Hi Heidi! My little one isn’t born yet but we are 24 weeks in and due feb 21st. We’re hoping she likes to be active like her parents and would love this stroller to keep mama going while baby is young!