I have a confession to make: I am soooo ready for summer. Even though we live in Arizona where the weather?s nice pretty much all year round, there?s just something about summertime…. And since the kids are out of school (Yay! No more homework!), we get to do stuff we can?t do at other times of the year and enjoy a more relaxed routine. I love it! However, when the kids are home all day, it gets even trickier to get those workouts in. Especially with a little one around. And summer = swimsuit season, which can add a wee bit of extra stress. 😉
So how can you get in a great workout, on limited time, with your baby, and shed those extra pounds STAT so you?re ready for summer sun ?n fun? Voila! My latest babywearing workout, which is perfect for older babies like Ruby. You can use the same Ergobaby Performance Carrier I raved about before, and besides that, all you need is your favorite little one. Can?t get simpler than that! If your baby is smaller than Ruby, no worries?simply modify the workout. And if you?ve got older kids around too, why not include them in your workout!
Before we get started, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Warm up before and cool down after by doing a few minutes of walking and light stretching.
- Keep those ab muscles tight during all exercises for some awesome core and stability work.
- If you need some help with balance or extra support, hold on to the back of a chair or bench.
- Can?t quite get through the workout? Do what we do?we call it ?chipping.? When you can?t do any more, stop for a few seconds, shake it out, and keep going. Repeat as needed. It works!
- Always, always, always follow your doctor?s recommendations.
Ready? Let?s go!
Complete as many rounds as safely possible in 30 minutes of the following exercises:
- 5 park bench push-ups?
- 10 stable lunges?
- 15 supported squats?*can be done on a bench if desired?
- 1 fast-paced walk around the park?
NOTE: Safety first! If one round is all you feel it is safe to complete with your little one on your back, then finish out the remainder of the 30 minutes with a fast-paced walk around the park. Walking burns calories!! However, keep up the rounds as long as you are feeling you and baby are good and safe.
For a more advanced version, these moves can be done without support as well, as long as baby is safe:
- Advanced lunge: Step out first to ensure stability, then bend into the lunge?
- Advanced squat: Keep feet shoulder-width apart and weight on heels for max stability. Use your arms as a counter balance.?
Besides helping me get in some amazing workouts, here are some other reasons I?m such a pro-babywearing workout momma:
- Workouts can be done anywhere (inside and outside).
- You get a natural resistance progression as baby grows.
- You can do each workout all at once or throughout your day as you have a few free minutes.
- Your little can help you get and stay fit.
- Workouts are good for beginners to not-so-beginners?basically everyone.
- You?re teaching your kiddos the importance of exercise and that working out is really fun!
- And the best thing? Extra bonding time with your little one. 🙂
How do you use your carrier to get those workouts in? Share in the comments below? for your chance ?to win?one?Ergobaby Performance Carrier!!
Here’s what you need to do to enter:
- Comment below on how you use your baby carrier to workout.
- Share this post via one of my social media channels.
- Be sure to follow me and Ergobaby on as many of the following as possible:?Instagram,?Twitter, and?Facebook.
You? have until midnight on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, to enter, and the winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
Xoxo,
Heidi
Missed my previous Ergobaby babywearing adventures? Check ?em out here:
Oh Baby! My Babywearing Workout
Oh Baby! My Babywearing Workout, Part 2: The Piggyback Park Workout
Oh Baby! My Babywearing Adventures Continue
And here are some other posts you might like:
No Time for Exercise?
Exercise…It?s A Family Affair!
745 Responses
I have a wonderful 6 month old boy who loves to be carried. A back carrier would be great for hikes and modified crossfit movements. I currently sit him in his stroller next to me during workouts but it’s been somewhat limited.
Power walking and hiking is what I have done in the past. With my next one, due July, I will do more intentional workouts like squats, push-ups, and lunges.
I used to wear my ergo wrap with my baby everywhere I went. It’s a little harder now with her in a wrap because she is almost to the weight limit and moves a lot. But lunges are always fun to do with baby because it gives you that extra little push.
Oh how I’d LOVE to win this ergo performance carrier! I have a 7 year old hand me down ergo which is awesome but sometimes hurts my back depending on what we are doing. I have three kids (5.5, 3.5 & 8 months old). I’d love it if we could go on walks and hikes to explore the outdoors and show my kids how fun & healthy it is to get outside and burn off energy!
We too live in Arizona! Love summer time as well. I’ve used my Baby Bjorn while hiking & walking with my last five babies. With number six just over 3 weeks I’m getting ready to start going on walks again. I’ve heard great thing about Ergo carriers, would love to try one out. Thanks for all the great tips!
I would use it for hikes during the summer and long walks around the neighborhood and park in the springtime. It’s great to use when I have a toddler to chase after too.
I’ve used my baby bjorn for hiking & walking with my first five kids. Now with baby number six just over 3 weeks old, I’m ready to try a new baby carrier. I’ve heard such good things about Ergo carriers, I’m dying to try one out for myself. Thanks for the great tips!
I babywear my baby on hikes when we go camping and on walks around the neighborhood.
I love the ergo carrier and would love to have one. My son loves being carried and having a carrier of our own would be perfect. I hope win!
I love to babywear my son and go for long walks or hikes. He loves being outside and its a great bonding time. I love it!