Cardio For Kicks

Cardio for Kicks :  Mind over matter.

We all love the energy of a child. They seem to run and bound effortlessly and endlessly. Its with envy many of us (even FITMOMS) stand on the side wondering where do they get it. Cardio for kids isn’t a chore. It is playful and a part of their every day life.  It could be playing soccer or running up and down the playground equipment.  Grown ups can get a a kick out of cardio too by finding something they like to do.

Boxing- What is fun about boxing you say? Its not for everyone but if you have a lot of pent up stress it can really help you "release" so you can enjoy the rest of your life. It is also combined with muscle endurance training which increases the overall results so is a bang for your buck workout.

Playground Paradise – Sometimes at the park I feel so enthused and exhausted. I force myself to get up and go. The kids play and behave better and if I allow myself I can really get into it and have a blast. In addition if I really play the way a 9, 5 and 3 year old boy does I get a real  cardio kick.

Ultimate Frisbee- Never having played myself I don’t speak from experience on this one. However I would say a good 1/3 of my my clientele does and they rave about the experience. It sounds like a great sport to play with your partner and some leagues even accommodate kid friendly experiences. League based sports can really be like an extended family to the regular attendee!

Tennis/Squash – This is a good one for those of us who get a kick out of one on one competition. The truth is its a game even amateurs take very seriously . If you get a charge of out of one on one competition then it might be your ONE LOVE.

Basketball , hockey and other teams sports- While hockey and the stinky equipment that goes along with it used to a boys night out, fit chick leagues are everywhere. Getting sweaty on the ice or court can be a great way to inhale some O2 and exhale longs days at the office and longs nights with kids!

Swimming – This is a great endurance activity that can also be very meditative. Being in the water is a very positive experience for most people and swimming laps can be tough work. Its consistent repetitive patterns against built in water resistance can make swimming an activity that kicks many peoples butts joyfully.

There are so many other activities that are fun. Fun of course is defined differently by all. Post your ideas for cardio for kicks so we can all get some ideas!

Cheers

Andrea Page

Andrea Page, founder of FITMOM and NEWMOM101 has helped over 10, 000 woman get and stay in top shape throughout motherhood.