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 is going to be this morning. I always pester my husband to hurry up and get ready for church and help me with the kids, it’s turned into an every Sunday thing. I need to just let him take the morning at his own pace and enjoy it. I’m not a nagger so I don’t see how Sunday’s became this. Getting off here now to start a breakfast for my family <3
What a humbling gift. Your family is truly an inspiration for SO many and your positivity is infectious! I just lost 14lbs following all your advice, encouraging photos and enthusiasm. I have 2 boys and love to jog with my youngest, Brody. I believe in a RAOK everyday. I want the world to feel as blessed as I do. At the young age of 24 I found myself in the ER with a horrible back injury as a Nursing student I was devestated. I made it my life mission to heal others but first had to heal myself. I Am very happy to say through hope, determination and the ability to find the blessing I am now able to help others again! I just donated 14 inches of my hair to celebrate my 14lb weight loss. My RAOK will continue each day with the small things that make a BIG difference. Ex: share your umbrella (it’s not always just the rain your saving them from) Open a door (with a smile) taking baked goods to fire dept, police station (they don’t always get the appreciation) stop and notice people all around us need kindness. Becoming self aware is the first step! #lifegoals #sharethekindness
My RAOK will be to donate clothes , baby things and toys that we no longer use to the church in our community who gives these things to mothers in need. I’m a single mom myself with 2 boys and making the minimum wage here in Florida but I believe In helping still whatever I can give will help someone else plus I’ll be teaching my sons to be generous . Thanks so much for the chance to win this amazing stroller 🙂
Yesterday I was on my way to meet my BFF for coffee when I saw a young girl pulled over on the side of the road with her car. I pulled over to ask if she needed help and found out her battery was dead. Since my Dad always told me growing up “No daughter of mine will ever be helplessly stranded!” I pulled out my jumper cables and powered her up!
My RAOK was taking my neighbors little girls for the day to make her day a little easier so she can relax. May not seem like a huge deal, but I have a 1 month old and 3 girls under 6 too ?
My random act was making a boutique style dress for a little girl today. I sew for my two year old and used to be a single mother. I see a young girl in our town and know she works hard and doesn’t have much help with her little one, so I had it delivered at her job with a card. ?
Thank you for everything that you and your husband do to help improve the quality of life and the health of the entire country.
My RAOK will be to give this prize to a woman who has given up so much, suffered a tragic loss, and turned her grief into a movement of generosity and kindness. Kate Middlemiss.
My fiance and I try to live a lifestyle based on principles of giving and kindness to everyone in our lives and have been inspired by a local family who started the Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation after their young son passed away at the age of 6 from a rare heart condition called Cardiomyopathy just a few short weeks after their 2nd son was born.
Their foundation’s mission is to spread love and generosity through random acts of kindness and through education in schools and empowering students.
Our event company puts together a scavenger hunt every year to raise money for local charities, and we have chosen the Middlemiss Foundation the last two years because there is nothing stronger than the power of love and this family demonstrates that every day.
The father Scott trained last year and ran the Boston Marathon in memory of his son Joseph who passed and in honor of his son Jack, who is also fighting this rare disease.
They were just blessed with their 3rd child Grace, a daughter, who is healthy and strong.
I would like to give the mother Kate this beautiful stroller so she can join her husband in his training efforts and possibily run side by side with him in the future.
Simply beautiful! #yourtheispirationilovetosee
I deep cleaned my parents house in preparation for my sibling’s wedding coming up! My mom really hates the deep cleaning part ?
Thank you for being such an inspiration! Eight weeks ago I had a beautiful baby boy! He was premature at birth due to a car accident we were involved in. Through the grace of our Lord and amazing Doctors and nurses we are all ok and thriving. My RAOK will be delivering goodies along with my thanks to all of the staff who cared for me and my preemie baby. They are truly a blessing!
That is incredibly sweet of you. As a nurse, we appreciate the acknowledgment as our days can sometimes be long. most importantly very happy you and your son are happy and healthy!
Hi Heidi!
First off, thank you so much for all your inspiration! You and Chris are wonderful people to follow in the health and fitness world!
Secondly, I just had my first child in late August and I can not WAIT to get back into working out!(doctor appointment to ‘ok’ me THIS week!) My husband and I were so close to opening our very own Crossfit and are obsessed with Vemma products, so needless to say I am beyond ready to get back into my groove. Which brings me to how excited I am for this giveaway! I never realized how difficult it would be to fit day to day things into my schedule with a baby until now! This Orbit jogger would be SO amazing to do our workouts with our little guy!! Keeping my fingers crossed to be able to use this amazing product!!