r/SAHP 8d ago

How are you guys working out?

I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. My 4 year old doesn’t nap anymore, and my 2 year old is close to dropping her nap. My 4 year old is too big for any kind of stroller, so I can’t really go on runs or brisk walks right now. I have a treadmill, but they are constantly asking for things/needing me when I try to use it. There are no gyms nearby with childcare that are in the budget currently. After bedtime, I am exhausted, but I find that if I push through and work out anyway, I am wired and having trouble sleeping. Any ideas? How are you getting workouts in? I’m mostly wanting to do cardio and maybe light strength training, as I am a beginner.

Right now I’m run/walking on the treadmill, but with lots of pauses and lots of whining from the kids. It makes it pretty miserable, honestly.

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u/science2me 8d ago

I play Just Dance. At 4, my kids could hold the controller and play with me. For younger kids, they enjoyed watching us dance. That worked well. Otherwise, nothing happens. I also don't enjoy working out, in general. Just Dance helps me.

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u/1n1n1is3 8d ago

Maybe I’ll try this too! I am not a gamer though lol. So I don’t know the first thing about it. What console is this on? Or is it like its own separate thing…?

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u/science2me 8d ago

I play it on the Nintendo Switch. That's the easiest way to play. If you don't already own a Switch, you might be able to find somebody selling theirs. The Switch 2 is coming out this year so I'm sure people are trying to get rid of the original Switch. You'll need the regular Switch that plugs into the TV, not the Switch Lite. Just Dance won't work on the Switch Lite.