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| Thanks guys for all your tips. I had my son count my reps for my exersices I got from our resource center. He thinks its too funny. I also rented a video from the library and we do it together. THANKS
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| Hi I'm a mom to a 9 yr old boy. I have a gym membership and can take him along since they have babysitting. So if you are home with your son - put on some dance music and dance around with him. It'll be good for both of you. If walking outside is not doable due to bad weather, head to a mall or super store and walk around there. You can make a game with him to find certain items in different aisles - play I spy as you walk around. No need to spend money there. If you can buy a few exercise tapes or DVD's - he can watch you too. Or set him up with some toys while you do 20 minutes of exercise. Reward him by playing a favorite game if he amuses himself while you are exercising. If you can't afford to splurge on exercise tapes/dvds - go to the library and get them for free. You can take him along and let him get a book or too to look out while you do your exercise. Can you get up half hour before you son wakes up? This is your time to move and exercise! All you need is an exercise band or dumbells and you can follow any of the exercise on this website for strength training. I even took my dumbells to my son's school to use while he was playing in a basketball game. You need to develop strategies that give you the time to do exercise, even if its in a 10 - 15 block to start. Just set your mind to do it! Good luck.
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Welcome to SparkPeople!
The Fitness Resource Center has so many wonderful articles and tips on things to do at home with or with out your little ones. Be sure to check it out when you have the chance!
Keep us posted on your success along the way!
Kelly
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I have 3 boys - 6, 4, and 2. I always include them or else I go to the YMCA and drop them off at the child care area.
Can you exercise while he's at school?
Some things I do for my 6 yo: I make him count my crunches, LOL
we play soccer in the yard or basement
we play catch, and I stretch while I do it. He thinks it's funny cause I keep changing positions.
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I have 3 boys - 6, 4, and 2. I always include them or else I go to the YMCA and drop them off at the child care area.
Can you exercise while he's at school?
Some things I do for my 6 yo: I make him count my crunches, LOL
we play soccer in the yard or basement
we play catch, and I stretch while I do it. He thinks it's funny cause I keep changing positions.
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| Billy Blanks has a Tae Bo workout DVD for kids that I bet your son will love. It will be a good workout for you, too. I ordered mine from Amazon.
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Hey there
Don't wait til he goes to sleep...he needs lots of exercise too. Dance with him; march to music...walk with him next you, with him on your back...do chores together; keep moving and keep him moving.
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I'm a single mother of a beautiful six year old boy. I eat healthy but find it difficult to exercise. I've tried waiting until he goes to sleep but find my self too tired to work out. It’s cold here so walking for the two of us is out. Any suggestions??
P.S. I'm new to the site and would love to meet a few new friends.
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