Being a new parent can be a tough job, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle while caring for an infant can be even harder. However, with a little creativity and the right stroller, you can exercise while spending time with your baby.
Here are five stroller-friendly exercises that will help you stay fit and healthy:.
1. Power Walking
Pushing a stroller while walking can increase the intensity of your workout by using your arms, upper body, and core muscles. Choose a safe, flat, and smooth surface to walk on that is not too crowded.
Pick up your pace and swing your arms while keeping your posture straight and engaging your core muscles. Power walking helps burn calories, cardiovascular fitness, and reduces stress.
2. Squats
Doing squats with your stroller is a great way to work your lower body. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding your stroller handle with both hands.
Slowly lower your body into a squat position as low as you can go, then return to standing position and repeat for 10 to 15 reps. Squats help build strength in your legs, buttocks, and core.
3. Lunges
Lunges are another effective lower body exercise. Start by standing straight with your stroller in front of you. Take a big step forward with your right foot and lower your body until your right knee is at a 90-degree angle.
Push through your right heel to return to standing position and repeat with your left leg. Do 10 to 15 reps on each leg. Lunges help build strength in your legs, buttocks, and core.
4. Push-Ups
Push-ups are a great exercise for your arms, chest, and core. Start by placing your stroller brake on and using the handlebar for support. Begin in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body until your chest almost touches the handlebar and then push back up to the starting position. Do 10 to 15 reps. For a more challenging workout, place your hands further apart or on one handlebar and repeat.
5. Stroller Squat Jumps
Stroller squat jumps are a fun and challenging exercise that works your legs, buttocks, and core. Start by standing with stroller in front of you. Squat down as low as you can while keeping your posture straight.
Then jump up as high as you can while pushing the stroller forward. Land softly and repeat for 10 to 15 reps. Stroller squat jumps help build leg strength, explosive power, and cardiovascular fitness.
Remember to warm up before exercising, drink plenty of water, and avoid overexertion. Incorporating these stroller-friendly exercises into your daily routine will help you stay fit while spending quality time with your baby.
