The
Playground Workout
Watch the kids play and make it a fun fi tness day
BY KATY WIDRICK
T here are often two common reasons for
people not working out: not enough time
and not enough support. (Of course, money, lack
of access to trainers or gyms, fear of failure and
anxiety over body image are also factors.)
It’s understandable, especially for busy parents.

With kids and work, sometimes just gett ing out of
bed seems like a workout! But it’s amazing how
easy it can be to fi t in some quick, heart-pumping
activity when you stop thinking about the “work”
part of a workout. Instead, start looking for ways
to have fun and get fi t at the same time.

A great example: Head to the playground with
your kids. Each station or play area represents
a new opportunity to fl ex your muscles. You’ll
sweat, the kids will have a blast playing with you,
and when you go home, you’ll be so happy you
made it happen!
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40 October 2018
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