Sports Authority Teams Up With Wii Fit Plus *Giveaway*
November 18, 2009 by Caryn
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If you’ve followed my blog, then you know that I used the Wii Fit to lose the baby weight before I got pregnant with our baby girl. In fact, I now realize that those months when I felt like I wasn’t making any progress, were due to the fact that my body was creating a person! Hehe! I honestly think that the Wii Fit was and is an incredible innovation with regards to gaming and fitness. Children (and adults) no longer have to sit on the couch, controls in hand, peeled to a screen. I love the way the Wii Fit encourages movement, balance, and commitment to change.
Many of you may have heard that Nintendo has launched an updated version of the Wii Fit, called the Wii Fit Plus. I can’t say I have personal experience with the updated version, however, the company has expanded on the original software to include new exercises and tools to personalize your fitness routine. I’m hoping to upgrade mine soon (It’s around $20).
In addition, Jillian Michaels’ new Wii game “Fitness Ultimatum 2010” was just released for both the Wii and DS. To celebrate, Sports Authority has teamed up with Nintendo to create a new way to experience fitness gaming. On Thursday, November 19 (as in TOMORROW!), you can visit their Torrance, California store with a celebratory launch. Here is a bit more information about how Sports Authority is collaborating withNintendo to create this experience:
To help customers get to know the Wii better, Sports Authority will create a “We know fit. We know fun.” experience at 102 of their stores. Stores will feature a dedicated area with a demo unit and knowledgeable trainers to help customers try the Wii and Wii Fit Plus before they buy.
Here are the details of the event:
Event Information:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Sports Authority store in Torrance (located at 3610 Torrance Blvd.), CA (just outside of Los Angeles, CA)
Event starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs until mid-day
Event Highlights:
· Jillian Michaels, from “The Biggest Loser,” will be in attendance.
· There will be the “world’s largest Wii Fit Plus” demonstration featuring 102 people. Jillian will be part of the demonstration, doing what she does best – showing folks how to get in shape!
· Lots of items to be given away, including copies of Jillian Michaels’ new Wii game “Fitness Ultimatum 2010“ and Wii Fit Plus boards, as well as other prizes from Sports Authority, Nintendo and Nike.
For more information, check out the Sports Authority site.
Now I know many of you don’t live in Southern California…although I’d love to see you at the event…so…
Win It! One of you will win a Wii Fit Plus Board AND a copy of Jillian Michaels‘ new Wii Game “Fitness Ultimatum 2010.” Simply leave me a comment with one way you fit in exercise as a mom with children. I need all the advice I can get! Comments will close on December 3, 2009 at 10 PM PST.
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So far I have started doing a little yoga with my son and running around with him, he is 3 so he wants to run and play and instead of sitting down or saying I am tired I run with him.
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I exercise in the morning right after the 2 oldest get on the bus. I use Spark People.com to help me out with the exercises and then I walk a mile on the treadmill later in the day. Thanks for the chance!!
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I take dance classes. It is fun way to get in some cardio.
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I always take a walk/jog to the park. That way everyone gets exercise.
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I have begun to workout with my 2 1/2 yr old! We incorporate it daily – well almost!
I have also enrolled my daughter into a fitness class herself and we workout there together! We also just bought a membership to the gym! I am trying EVERYTHING I can!!!!
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i exercise in my daughter’s swimming class.
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No kids at home but I would recommend that you mark your exercise on a calendar like you would have a doctor’s appointment and go take time for yourself. Went to spin class tonight and did 6 min. of ab work at home after.
We have Wii Fit but Jillian’s workout looks cool!
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If I’m not mistaken Game informer gave this new version of wii fit an 8 out of 10 review. Must be pretty good considering I seem to remember the first one doing considerably worse than that. Anyway, my wife wants it and so does my sister. I’m always wary of tv and movie licensed games so I’m also somewhat suspicious about this Gillian Michaels fitness thing. I don’t know anything about it, but I’d be willing to be that the Wii fit is going to blow it’s doors off. Thanks for the update!
I exercise when my husband is at home at night so he can help with the kids. If he isn’t home, I try to get the involved with my workout to keep them entertained
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I like to go to the mall and stroller walk – my boys weight a ton in their double stroller!
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I fit in exercise during my lunch hour at work
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As a mother of two we have park days 3 times a week. I have a schedule one day Tennis, one day basketball and one day soccer. We also make an effort to run the track one lap. The kids find this fun! they call me coach!
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I walk on the dreadmill…oh treadmill, so that I can see my son as he plays. I need to add fun to my workout.
I need to wake up early, real early, to get my exercise in before the kids wake up!
I try to walk around the neighborhood everyday. I walk to the maibox. I will run the stairs in our house with my daughter and she thinks it’s a game! I have some lightweight handweights in the house to I like to use.
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I like to crank up the stereo real loud and dance insanely in the living room with the kids. It’s fun and gets our heart rate up without making you feel as if you’re “exercising”.
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We take adventures (walks) everyday. I let my 2 yr. old lead and ask questions as we explore nature and make some vitamin D to stay healthy at the same time. We also started a music and movement class that we both love. I have always wanted a wii fit though!
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Well, I’m not a mom, but I am a very busy adult with a family. We do it together! That is one of the best ways to get some exercise. It may be a trip to the gym, playing Wii games, or taking a walk with the dogs – just make it work!
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I think the best way is by walking and letting the kids bike next to me as I walk. I also am big on pushing the stroller!
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I hop on my treadmill when my daughter naps. I also use that time to catch-up on any recordings on my DVR. It’s some good me time!
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I take time to do yoga after everyone leaves for school and before I get on with my day to help stay more centered. But man would I love a Wii Fit!
Baby #2 is coming in less than 2 weeks so we will be getting our exercise with a baby strapped to me during household chores and while walking with my toddler in tow. Here’s to hoping that chasing after two boys will burn calories faster than anything!!
I fit in exercise “informally” by walking instead of driving to the store, walking the dog, carrying the groceries and laundry by myself, and dancing or playing on the floor with the little peeps and pets. In my son’s infancy, I pushed his stroller or carriage for walks, and sang and walked him to sleep many a night! Moms get plenty of “free” exercise anyway, don’t you think?
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I exercise with my children. They dance around and I exercise. It works out great instead of me having to chase them around making sure everyone is ok or waiting until nap time. The music is upbeat so they love it.
I don’t have a little one anymore. When my son was little I worked out while he was in preschool or at after school program. Other than that I walked a ton taking him to Sea World, the zoo and the wild animal park every week.
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When I work out, (not as often as I should) I have taken my oldest on a run with me. I also will sometimes workout in our basement while my youngest plays with his toys in the playroom part of the basement. This way he is close by. Sometimes he even comes over to get in on the fun.
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my exercise “routine” includes a lot of dancing and jumping around with my kids!
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I walk the dog….rather he walks me!
I fit in exercise by allowing them to participate with me. They enjoy it!
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The way that I get extra exercise it to walk as much as possible. I always park in the last parking place in parking lots to get in a few extra steps. My sons always complained and couldn’t understand why I would pass up a front row parking place, but now they just accept it as what we do.
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I use the Wii Fit after the kids are asleep!
I used to have a hard time working out but now it’s easier since my son is 2 and gets real excited when he sees me put my exercise DVD in. He likes to “work out” with me and helps keep me motivated by bringing me the DVD every morning.
we swim together.
Try to include in exercise
We walk to school instead of drive and on the weekends get out to the state parks and do some mountain climbing. If it wasn’t for my kids, I would be more of a slug.
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We as a family do lots of walking!
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I try to get pilates in a few times each week with a DVD that came with my pilates mat.
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while the kids are bike riding i jog behind them. Sometime we race. they usually win but its fun.
This is a great giveaway. I am not a new mom, an old one. My son is 16. And I am also a single mom. I slacked off exercising for quite a few years because I became ill with many health conditions. Recently I was diagnosed with diabetes and now I am trying to reverse it. So many people on the biggest loser have done that! So far I have lost 30 pounds but I have a long way to go. So I would love to win Jillians game. I also have subscribed to the blog. Thanks
I go bicycling with my daughter. It is quality time with her and I get some exercise.
I try to do our recumbant bike whenever our little one takes her daily nap.
I also calorie count everything (calories in/calories out).
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turn on some music and rock out. Try one song and work you way up to a couple each session
we go outdoors and play a lot of tag games mverno@roadrunner.com
the kids and I walk on the beach and ride our bikes on the beach
I love to get out of the house and walk my daughter’s puppy, and work out on my Gazelle excersie machine.
I’ve started using the exercise programs on our “On Demand” cable, some of them are only 10 minute workouts – not too difficult to fit into the day whenever I get a little break.
I’d love to try it!
we walk the dog farther and farther every night
I try to go to the playground and actually play with them
I just had a baby last month and I gained so much weight. My plan is to take walk or run in the morning before they wake up and before my husband leave to work. It is going to be difficult to exercise with a newborn and a toddler. I’ve always wanted to buy the wii fit so this would be so awesome to win. It would be nice to work out at home. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I take my little guy to the park almost everyday, and instead of walking directly there (it’s just around the corner) I take the LONG way there and get at least a 30 minute walk in on our way to the park.
I’m 51 and take care of my 4 grandkids (all under 5) everyday…they like the music from Choo Choo Soul so WE work out 2 to 3 time a day(15-20mins) sometime all together and sometimes we do our own thing.I’ll even grove to Barny.,.they love it and I get to work out.
My 14 yr old and I work out together with wii fit we like to do the run together it’s lots of fun!!!
My kids are in school now so it is a lot easier. After I see them off to school I am free to head to the gym which I do several times a week.
The only advice I have for getting exercise with little ones is to take a stroll with them(in stroller) and stretch as you push them! Thanks
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Keeping up with an 8 year old and a 4 year old gives me plenty of exercise. i do alot of bending, stretching and lifting every day.
A little yoga in the morning always starts my day off right!
I get up before everyone else and walk a mile on the treadmill and ride a mile on my stationary bike
I like go for walks with the kids…
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My wife gets me to watch the kids long enough for her to exercise at least one hour a day. Enter me please. Thanks.
The kiddos and I walk everywhere! Thanks!
I don’t have the time to be honest to go out to jog or to a gym. My exercise is yoga 2-3 times a week by using my Dvds and chasing after the kids! haha I’d LOVE to own this though, I’ve heard it does wonders!
It’s going to sound a little odd – but I take the long way for everything. Taking a few extra steps here and there.
I exercise with my 2yr old. He imitates what I’m doing and he helps by holding my legs when I do sit ups. Thanks, I think it would really be fun to work out with the Wii.
I work third shift, and make sure to get up once an hour to do stretches and some other exercises.
The kids can always use quality time with dad, so while he takes them for a few hours on a weekend, mom can get a good workout in and the kids get dad all to themselves.
When my son was little, I fit exercise in by taking the stroller and taking my son out on daily outings in the neighborhood. It was stimulating for him and a good work out for me. I also made a point of squeezing exercise in by doing floor exercises while he napped. Now that my son is older, I get my exercise in early, by waking up a little over a half hour early and working out before he wakes up. I am his snooze alarm. I tell him he has to get up soon, go work out, get in the shower, and wake him when I get out.
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My son and I bowl every week!
Dancing! Kids love to dance and it’s something fun you can do together that is great exercise.
I get up early and work out before or after work. My daughter loves to watch my wife and I play wii fit.
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I take my daughter to the in door pool we both get a work out. We also go to playgroups around out community.
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My son who is 4 years old usually tries to join in with me. He tries do the moves on the exercise video which is fun to watch. So for me I don’t have to much trouble with my kids as my 9 year old daughter tends to do her own thing and my son either joins me or watches from the couch.
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i don’t fit it in as much as I should! i wish just cleaning was all we needed! we walk to the park when we can.
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I desperately wanted to get in shape after having kids but felt helpless. Then I found out that the YMCA has free child watch. We decided to get a membership a few years ago and I go about 2 times per week and sometimes up to 4 times per week. Before the kids were in school, they went into the child watch area and I did my workout then showered at the gym before getting the kids again. It was a turning point for me, both physically and emotionally!
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When my children were younger, I found exercising early in the morning before they woke or during nap time worked best. Now that they are older, it is really up to me to get moving. That’s why the Wii Fit Plus is on Mom’s Christmas list this year.
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I fit it in by doing it at home with my son alongside of me.
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My biggest exercise right now is chasing my son around the playground. That and sometimes we turn on the music loud and dance in the living room! Thanks for the chance!
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Go for walks with the kids
I get ‘some’ exercise with my garden – hauling blocks to remodel, weeding, harvesting, watering…. not to mention the healthy and tasty goodies that come from it.
Get up earlier. Involve the kids. Find a gym with childcare. Make sure your children know that exercise is important mommy time.
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I get to work 1/2 hour early and walk the halls with my co-workers. Every little bit counts!
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at the moment all i can manage is walking… but after these next babies come i’m determined to start running again!
I bought myself a jogging stroller and I take my daughter with me while my son is in Preschool.
Nap time works best for me, I dig out the stroller and take some long walks on some days
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I found the ONLY way I could get any exercise time and STICK to it, is to sign up for an exercise class in the mornings when my daughter is in school. Good Luck.
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Well, pretty much the ONLY way I can exercise with my 3 y/o son is by running around with him on the playground
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I don’t exercise as often as I should but I find that walking around the neighborhood has been easiest to do since I can include my dd.
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I walk everywhere I can manage, always take the stairs, and park as far away in the parking lot as possible if I have to drive somewhere. I also workout on my Wii using EA Sports Active, so adding some other options for Wii fitness would be great!
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I find that it’s so much easier to exercise when the weather is good. I am getting a treadmill for Christmas to encourage me to be active in the snowy winter months. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Fitting in exercise as a mom…my little girl and I dance together…throw on some music and dance…we have fun and she has no idea we are exercising!
I try to exercise while my daughter is at school. My husband & I trade off when she is at home.
My alarm is set for 5am so I can get in at least 30 minutes before anyone else gets up! It’s the only way to get it done- wake up before everyone else!!
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We go on LONG walks around the neighborhood!
It is so tricky..I try to fit in exercise when my baby is sleeping or I take her along when it is warm outside.
I have four kids and I try to get in some exercise in the morning after the two older ones have gone off to school and the two little ones are still sleeping. I do a workout video or I take the little ones out for a walk, I put one in a stroller and the other in a baby bjorn for some added weight
Love Jillian Michaels 30 Day shred video so I’m sure this would be awesome also.
Well can I enter? I am not a mom, still a teen. But the way I stay fit and active is by walking everyday and dancing. Jumpin jax can help too! Skipping is amazing! AND getting addicted to fruit instead of junk food REALLY helps.
Please enter me if you can… I would LOVE Wii Fit.
I make it rule to only keep healthy choices in the house. That way, eating something that is high in calories is inconvenient and the exception, not the rule.
Thanks for entering me in the contest!!!
i love doing yoga. thanks for this opportunity!
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I carry around my 30 lb daughter..up and down stairs…lift her up…it’s a good work out…and time with my daughter.
I have a wonderful husband who gets the kids ready every Tuesday morning so I can go to a 6am yoga class at the gym. I’ve also been trying to fit in a yoga session after they go to bed at night, though I haven’t been very faithful with that.
I lay down on the floor with my 1 year olds and do dead lifts with them over my head! They squeal with delight and I get some weight lifting done!
My wife fits in exercise in the evenings when I come home from bringing home the bacon
Unfortunately I don’t usually find time to fit in any exercise, so I’m interested in reading all the hints you get! I tried recording one of those old Denise Austin exercise shows that are on early in the morning because I thought my 2 girls would have fun doing it with me, plus it’s free and I wouldn’t have to find time by myself to be able to work out. My 5-year-old was really into it but my 2-year-old was so frustrated that she couldn’t follow the steps that I had to turn it off. Maybe when she gets older I’ll try it again!
I let the kids ride their bikes and i try to keep up walking. good exercise for all of us!
I have my 4 year old exercise with me. Otherwise it isn’t going to happen.
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My sons and I (one walks, one is carried (3 yrs and 8 months)) walk around the neighborhood each night before dinner. It makes me feel good, and it helps the 3 yr old get very hungry for dinner!!!!!
My son would rather be outside than in so we spend a lot of time walking outside. Thanks for the giveaway.
I walk and talk with a girlfriend as we push the kiddos, but with colder weather approaching we will have to find something indoors!
I am lucky enough, my mom will watch my daughter for a couple hours a few times a week so I can go to the gym. Otherwise, we walk all over the neighborhood to get exercise.
On rainy days, during naptime or before she gets up in the morning I use the Wii Active or do yoga.
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Great giveaway! As far as exercising, I have a workout dvd that I do but I mute the sound and put on a kids music cd. The music is energetic and gets my kids to want to exercise too. Thanks!
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I recently lost the first 50 lbs. of the *ahem* certain number that I need to lose. I was able to do it by making myself a priority. For so many years, I just didn’t. I didn’t make the time to do it, and then I made excuses not to. Now, I just exercise every day. Either I get up early in the morning before the rest of the crew or I use naptime (thank God for the 2 hours my 2 year-old takes in the afternoon). Whatever it is, I just make myself do it…every day because I matter.
I make myself do something every single day. I love to use the elliptical that my husband bought for himself (but doesn’t use), or I use a Biggest Loser DVD whenever I can fit it in. Either first thing in the morning, or I use my 2 year-old’s naptime to work out. I just make myself do it…every day.
This could be my only hope
I try to take walks or use my Wii fit
The only way I can find time to fit in exercise is just by cleaning up after my daughter!! It never ends!
I take walks with my kids, thanks!
My jogging stroller has been a lifesaver!
I got Carmen Electra’s Aerobic striptease series and I do them before the kids were up or after they went to bed. Makes you feel extra hot!
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My daughter and I walk to the park (about a 1/2 a mile) a couple times a week. And bike rides! Bicycle riding is a life-long activity. It’s good for all ages and kids usually love to ride along or sit on the attached bike seat!
Walking around the block a few days each week works for me. If the weather is bad, the stairs in the house can give an awesome cardio workout.
Try to make it a game, like when you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Count the number of stairs.
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I do spinning classes, sometimes at 5:30 or 6am! This would help on those cold rainy, dark days.
My 3 yo loves anything physical so we take turns on wii boxing. I get a little cardio & he gets tired out! a win/win!
Walks to the park work well. We have an elementary school a few blocks down w/a track in the back so we walk a few laps around it too.
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I walk to pick up my kids from school instead of taking the subway!
We’re lucky enough to have a gym at work so I fit my workout in during my lunch hour. It also keeps me from going out to eat all the time.
I lay my baby on the ground and do ab exercises (cat/camel stretch, for example) and push ups while hovering over her. She laughs and grabs for my hair.
My sister has a treadmill in the basement for running while doing laundry. I like taking the kids on walks – they like getting out of the house and so do I.
It sounds bizarre but use your baby as your weights: laying down, do a chest press, standing, do a chest press, making faces silly faces while you do a big circle in front of you holding him/her! There’s so much and..as s/he gets bigger, and you can still “workout,” you know you’re getting stronger!!
I go for a walk w/ my son and our dog!
Hello, I have been searching for a Wii Fit plus everywhere, but they seem to be disappearing right off the shelves in every store! If your like me, my family loves to be outside, but our weather doesn’t exactly correspond with our desires! So the Wii Fit plus is an excellent way for an inside easy workout! When my teenagers were mere toddlers, finding time to complete a successful workout wasn’t exactly what you would call a walk in the park. But one way that seemed to work for me was gathering a group of my neighborhood moms and taking turns watching the kids while the others took a walk around the neighborhood. Good idea huh?
I do a fitness bootcamp called “Epic Bootcamp”. We meet 3 mornings a week from 5:30-6:30 am at a park or at a gym in the winter. It’s the only time of day I can get a workout in!!!
Ths would be wonderful on the cold winter days when we cannot get out towalk.
I get up 30 minutes before the crew and walk on the treadmill.
Being a mom and teacher, it can be difficult to fit excercise in. I walk for one hour each day, and do strength training excercises three times a week.
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We go to the park and run around – I’ve found even just pushing the swing makes me feel like I got some good exercise time in!
I try to go to the gym whenever I can but for sure once a week I go to a Zumba class after I drop off my one daughter to school and I bring my 6 month old and she sits in her carrier and watches. it’s great!
I make exercising part of my every day schedule. I eat breakfast and then workout. I either take my daughter for a walk in the jogging stroller or head to my local gym that has a nursery. My best advice—vary your workouts! Try yoga, different cardio machines, fitness classes, videos, etc. Whatever you do—just keep moving!
When your kids are playing ring around the rosie or running around the house, do it with them! It’s the best way to get your exercise and watch the kids at the same time.
I go to yoga class – it’s a nice break.
Sadly, I have little time to excercise when my 2 year old is around, other than carrying her up and down the stairs and walking with her around the neighborhood. I make a point of taking the stairs at work though, whenever possible.
we walk. we hike. we go places with stairs.
I’m not a mom (although I do love being an Auntie), but I think this blog is great! I work like a crazy woman, so I probably have about as little free time as you moms out there. The best way I fit in exercise is two fold: I belong to a gym that is open 24 hours (who needs sleep?) and I take every opportunity to walk & play with my dog (we both need the exercise & enjoy the time we get to spend goofing around together!) Thanks for such an awesome contest!!
Well, aside from waking up in the middle of the night (if you don’t already do this with one child!)…we take lots of walks and during the winter we are sure to hit the childrens museum often. I also own workout videos…..but usually am so exhausted that I cannot stand to do them! I meet my friends at the gym to walk on the treadmill and chat too!
I have 3 boys, one of which is not in school yet. I have found that doing my workout and then showering while he is napping seems to work out best for me. Otherwise, I would have to get up even earlier than I already do (5:45) and I just can’t even stand the thought of that.
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I exercies with them since they like to do it with me like walks, or doing work out videos together
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I so need this cause I just don’t have time to go to the gym.
Oh, that’s #1 on my Christmas wish-list. I love hiking with my kids – it gets them OUTDOORS and centered…and a great workout, too.
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I use the Wii to lose weight and get in shape. I get up early and do 1 1/2 hours every morning. 1 hour of Golds Gym Cardi Boxing and 30 minutes of EA Active Sports. I have lost 40 lbs in 5 months with this routine and still am able to take care of my 4 yr old and 5 yr old (they join in most of the time).
I squeeze in a few squats and lunges and such while waiting on the microwave or toaster oven. It’s not much, but it adds up!
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In the mornign before anybody is awake I use Prevention DVDs
I fit in yoga whenever I have a spare moment!
I’ve gotta win this! I love the yoga ont he Wii Fit and would love to do it at home. Plus, my husband would be SO surprised if I wrapped this up and gave it to him!
I always exercise at night after the kids are in bed
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I try to get a walk in, do some dancing or chase the kids around the back yard. Sometimes just using the baby as a weight for bench pressing or leg lifts is fun, too. Thanks for the great blog!
walking, outdoor activities with them, thanks for the opp
I fit exercise into a busy life by maximizing the impact of my chores, multitasking errands by walking and inviting friends to come along – we motivate each other.
chasing my kids! and going running with a neighbor
I do yoga with exercise tv complimentary programs in my comcast service
When the weather cooperates I walk my kids to school. It is about a mile one way so I get some exercise in.
I love wii, it would be so much fun to have one!
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I have actually not figured it out yet and my kids are three. If you can, I would get up before they are up to do it.
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I usually exercise during my girls naptime or I put them in the stroller and take a swift walk to the park, taking the long route there and home!
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I enjoy walking and I’m hoping for a Wii from Santa
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When I am waiting in any sort of line I do toe raises, it helps build my calf muscles and takes some weight off of the balls of my feet. You can just tell everyone you are a ballerina and have to be on your toes whenever possible
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I work out while my husband gives our son a bath.
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Carrying & playing with my baby girl is a good workout but getting a babysitter & going to the gym is always nice.
I lay on the floor & lift my baby. I also put her on the top of my feet & lift her. It may sound crazy but I’m spending time with her & getting a workout at the sametime. A stroller walk is always nice too.
I exercise very early…like 4:45 am. I throw in a dvd or do Jillian’s workouts on On Demand.
I take the stairs instead of the elevator every time
I dance & sing around the house with my daughter. Thanks for the great giveaway:)
i go for walks with them!
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i fit in exercise with the FitTV channel – try to do some excerises while still keeping an eye on the wild puppy without leaving the apt
I EXERCISE BETWEEN NAPS, OR WHEN THEIR GRANDMOTHER PICKS THEM UP ON OCCASION. I TRY TO GET MY EXERCISE BEFORE NOON. GIVING THEM AN ACTIVITY TO DO ON THEIR OWN IS ALSO GREAT SO I CAN GET SOME WORK DONE, THEY ALSO TEND TO JOIN IN THE ROUTINE. WHICH CAN BE FUN & I DONT MIND.
Setting an appointment on my calendar for strength training helps me keep this time separate for myself. The cardio I take care of running around the block while my kids use their scooters.
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I do workout videos when my 2 year old naps and my 4 year old does ‘crafts’.
As soon as I get home with my 8 year old, I put on my workout clothes before I do anything else so that I don’t lose motivation. I start dinner and while it is cooking I pop in one of my Jillian Michaels DVD and workout. If I have to, I let my daughter eat first and then I have my dinner when I’m done. It’s all about multitasking!
Well, I’m not a mom, but I do end up being pretty busy. I like going to the gym right after work, before going home. I let my boyfriend take care of dinner (you could have your husband take care of dinner those nights?)
Another idea is to go for a walk with the whole family around a nearby park or neighborhood. Everyone gets some exercise and fresh air!
I always try to fit in a quick run because it helps me relieve stress!
I walk 30 minutes a day and thats about it! Thankyou!
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We walk the dog as a family
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I play dance dance revolution, and go for walks
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i try to get in some exercise on the days that my mom comes over to help!
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I usually invite my 7 year old to join me in my dvd workouts. she gets bored after a few minutes and will leave me alone to finish!
We all play Wii fit together so I think Wii Plus would be awesome!
Really need a “kick-butt trainer like Jillian. I am 51 and flabby
Walking, and bowling night!
I believe it’s all about the little things that help you lose weight – parking farther out in the parking lot and walking a few extra steps… always taking the stairs, etc.
I’ve been either taking baby in the stroller for a walk or doing a tape while he naps!!
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I do yoga with my daughter.
I just had a baby in September and have been getting my exercise by walking him around the neighborhood in his stroller.
I would love an opportunity to do some fun exercise. If it is something different than usual, it can be very motivating to do and also it might just be contagious for other people in your home! I am currently on Metabolic Research diet and this is a great way to rev up my metabolism. Good luck to everyone~
Doing errands around the house in a weird order helps me. I try to plan cleaning, etc. so that I walk up and down the stairs as much as possible. It knocks me out!
I love doing yoga! It is a great way to stay in shape and also relax- an amazing combination that any busy woman needs!
I exercise 5 days a week at the gym!
I excercise on my lunch break at work.
My daughter and I walk to the park as much as possible!
I do FitTv workouts WITH my kids. They get a kick out of it, and I get the exercise in.
I take my grandsons on walks to the park. We also walk 5 blocks to pick the oldest one up from school. Going there is downhill. It’s the all uphill to come back home that’s the workout.
I try and exercise when my son is napping. =)
i just love to do any form of exercise.
keeping up with the kids is exercise enough! exhausted after a day with them
I use the treadmill
I don’t have a set regiment for keeping fit except every chance I get (usually when my son is napping) I take advantage of it and start exercising. I also make extra trips when putting things away around the house I’ve done this for so long I do it without even thinking about it. Good luck.
Man i need this. My advice, even though I am sure you don;t want to hear this, get up early and get it out of the way. I do on demand videos which means I don’t have to leave the house and there is always something different.
I park far away and walk… it adds up!!
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Cleaning the house – but with loud music.
The two ways that I am able to fit exercise in is one by taking my children with me on a walk. I bundle them in the stroller and power walk up and down our road which ends in a cul de sac.
Two my husband is great about taking over when he gets home which gives me time for yoga or a run on the treadmill.
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I have a workout buddy. She motivates me!
I get up early and get it out of the way!
I wake up about 1 hour earlier than anyone else so that I can get a little quiet time and work out.
I sneek exercise in with my kids by turning the music up and dancing around the living room with my little ones.
We do “stretching” (well, they stretch, I try to sneak in yoga!) together
I have been a nanny for years and the little kids are the best to work out with … just use them as weights … lots of arm movements and you can lie on your back with the child on your legs or feet and move your legs around … very easy and lots of fun for both you and the child!
Fitting in exercise with the kids is hard, so a few years ago we all signed up at the local karate studio. I do kick boxing and my husband and daughter have now earned their blackbelt.
One of the things we do is have the kids help us with yard work.
They love to rake!
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The kids love running around in the park with the dogs! Can’t wait until we can start playing frisbee
When my kids were younger I use to have them excerise with me
a couple of times a week, it worked out well, we also took a good
walk a couple of times a week.
You can make the kids part of the exercise time. Walking with them, pushing the stroller, that counts, just keep the pace up. You can play with the kids with the Wii too. Get the more active games or the exercise programs and have them work out with you.
I walk my dogs for exercise when I get home from work.
I try to fit it in when they are asleep.
As a new mom, I plan work out right after work, before gettin my little man from the sitter! Thanks
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I usually do it first thing in the morning. I start a new job tomorrow and I’ll have to rethi8nk my daily routine.
After the long Thanksgiving weekend, I could really use this…
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I have to do things with the children. We take walks and ride bikes.
These days since I’m working full time outside the home too, I try to use the stairs more than ever.
When I travel it’s easy. I use the hotel’s gym. AT home it’s harder, I have to pick up the slack for my wife since I’m home to help. This would be great.
I walk everywhere I can. Thanks for the contest!
Hi, I’m not much of a blogger. I work in fitness with my children by playing with them. I love the classic kid games like tag, red rover, hide and seek. We all find ways to run around the yard and stay active. Wii is another avenue to stay active with the kids when the weather is cold outside.
I work out in the mornings- after I drop off my oldest at preschool and get my youngest down for a nap.
I either excercise when they are asleep or when my husband is home to take care of them.
I get up extra early, before anyone else is awake and go for a jog/run – I try to do this at least 3 times a week, thanks for the chance!
The gym I go to provides babysitting.
I wake up early to fit it in before anyone else is up.
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I try to do things with my son, it motivates us both
I try to exercise but never can motivate myself. I think this would help in using the Wii.
I play chase with my son!
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I am really the last person who should be giving advice on fitting exercise in with kids. lol I try to do stuff after he has gone to sleep but I rarely find the energy. This would be a great addition to my routine. Thank you!
I stay in the store longer walking around. I usually do not have my daughter so this works out great.
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I do arm lifts with my lil Kiwi… or I run around with them in the backyard and I do leg lifts when on the ground with them…
Right now I am recovering from having my neck fused, but when my son was smallI would work out with him as pushing him above my head . Now that he is older I use to play sports with him, which I am hopeful to do soon.
I either get up early and walk pushing my son’s stroller or I leave him with my teenagers and walk. We just got a Wii so I’ve started playing tennis while he’s napping as well.
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i usually get up 30 minutes earlier to fit in a litle time every morning
I just try to do the little things every day that add up: taking the stairs to my third floor office, parking far away from the door, etc.!
We go down to our local Rec Center, I work out for an hour and then after I take the kids to craft room and we paint pictures of what we did
my hubby gives me 30 minutes alone time a dayI exercize at that time
We have a dvd elmocize that my daughter and I excersie to. It is made for kids, but we both do it together.
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I always take a walk to the park with or without my partner. extra steps make a difference.
i always try to work exercising in…while the kids are at school,that way i have no interruptions
I run on the treadmill when the baby is sleeping and I have nothing else that has to be done, which is next to never.
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My son & I enjoy walking our dog together every night. It’s great exercise and even better bonding time!
I have been using the wii fit but it is getting boring.
I just can’t believe you’re giving away such an awesome gift!
I’ve used other so called fitness games on the Wii, i’m ready to try some hard hitting over the top fitness
OHHHH! I have been wanting this so badly!! My fingers are crossed!!
I get up about an hour before the kids and walk on my treadmill for about 45 minutes so I can give them my undivided attention in the mornings & feel energized for the rest of the day!
One way I make sure our kids and us as parents get exercise is by taking the stairs whenever possible, the kids are used to it now and make it a game to race the lazy ones who take the elevator for less than 3 or 4 floors. It’s good for all of us!
I love hiking in the hills near my home
I spend lots of time chasing kids, and we love to hike on the weekends!
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Aside from actually making time to work out both at the gym and at home with my DVDs, I actually play the Wii with my son and husband. I also play with my sons a lot…chasing them around, pretending to by “monster”; wrestling; taking them for walks; dancing with them. We try to make it fun!
I take lots of long walks with the kids. I also try to do exercise videos when my older 2 are in school and the baby is napping or playing well.
If the weather is nice, my kids exercise with me by going for a walk, riding bike, hiking. etc.
We do a lot of walking together
We take walks to the park so we both get exercise.
I take my boys on a bike ride everyday before we do homeschooling.
use them as dumbbells
I try to include the kids in my exercise, for example I walk them to the park while pushing the stroller.
Haha…exercise?! I must admit that I don’t fit structured exercise in with my kids. My exercise is just chasing them around, running up and down the stairs with baskets of laundry, and lifting the kids in and out of high chairs and cribs!
My husband got me a Wii for my birthday…and, I’ve had the Wii Fit Plus on my wishlist ever since! I’d love to win it!
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Nap time! That was really the only time I had to exercise when my son was a little younger. I did start walking, while pushing him in the stroller, for more activity.
I workout during nap time.
I try to work out while nobody is awake. I also try not to sit for too long.
I play the Wii fit games with my grandkids.
I do walk 4-5 times a week&bring my children with
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i fit in time 3 times a week for a half hour. With school in session, it is a little easier
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I need to do more but playing with them, cooking, picking up after them & cleaning is how I get moving these days!
I park far at every store, and get as much walking in as I can, and when home I jump rope.
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I go to group classes at the gym where there is free childcare on site included in the membership.
My kids are big so it is my grandchildren now and we like to take walks to the park as they we can stay an swing for awhile before we return home
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just getting out and about with the kids, oh and living on the 3rd floor gives me a bit of excercise.
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My daughter and I go for daily walks with the dog. We not only get exercise but time together as well.
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I don’t do a great job consistently exercising….finding time with my kids and working full time is really hard. What we do do a lot is take family walks. They are usually up for it, but getting my 5 year old to keep up a good pace can be difficult.
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I clean alot.
As a family we either walk or swim depending on the weather every other day. Thanks
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Stairs seem to provide a lot of exercise, especially if carrying a little bundle.
I finally got my younger child in preschool, so I exercise while he is at school. I also take the kids to the park and we play tag. Fun for them, and tons of exercise for me!
When my kids were younger, I exercised as they napped. No I exercise while my kids are at school. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I go for walks pushing them in the stroller, I particpate and play at the park with them and we have are afternoon goofy dance session it lasts about 30-45 mins. thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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Take a exercise/swim class at your local YMCA. They usually have daycare available while you exercise or even better your children can join you in a swim class, etc..
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jogging with a stroller. the kid enjoys being pushed “real fast” and you get a good workout. i would recommend only doing this at some place with a nice smooth path and little to no hills
I would love to win this! I get most of my exercise chasing my little boy around the house!
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i go out walking after dinner and it helps to burn off the calories
I do gardening year round. It’s a bend and stretch workout.
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It is so hard to do!! My youngest is in K this year so I exercise immediately after I put them on the bus. I usually have to shave off about 5 to 10 minutes of the workout so that I can have 10 minutes exactly to shower and 5 minutes to get ready for work. It makes for a crazy busy morning, but if I don’t do it this way – I never fit it in!
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I wake up really early to walk the dog for half an hour and then fit in workouts when I can.
I’m not a mom, but a busy auntie. I get the most exercise the two days a week I babysit my nephew. We play on the playground equipment, take walks and I love to play active games with him.
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I play outdoor games with them and ride bikes
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I’m a Dad, and I love Dance Dance Revolution.. would love to also have a WII fit.
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I have a large family and lots of children. I just lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks by doing aerobics with hand weights in my living room. I exercise late at night and make the family leave the living room. I would say that the important thing is to get into a routine and to realize that not only are you going to look better, but it is so good for your health.
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i exercise first thing in the morning, to get it out of the way
I exercise at night or early in the morning while they are sleeping.
I either involve the kids or I put them down for a nap.
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We have a 2 story house with a basment so it’s a lot of up and down stairs for me.
My little one gets in her stroller and we go on walks.
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An easy and fun way is to just play with your children! Also, just doing little things like taking stairs instead of elevators, parking farther away in pariking lots, etc. Every little bit helps!
I would love this. It is raining today and I usually walk for exercise. I am a mom and a grandmother so I need to keep up. Plus it would be a fun thing to
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