This week, we have the cutest supplement to that article: what do the kids think?
Personally, I was terrified that my child would be a giant mess of whining, crying and acting out during my first Stroller Strides class. He proved me right for part of it. But he surprised me for the rest of it! Stroller Strides is unique because it not only allows mama to get an amazing workout, it's an interactive exercise class that totally keeps kids engaged and entertained! I'm talking squats while we sing Pop Goes the Weasel, push ups to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb and toe-tickling all class long.
We got some help from the tots in the strollers for this Q&A. Their answers are adorable and should give you some insight as to what your child will think, act and do during class!
What does Mommy do at Stroller Strides?
Meredith, age 4: Squats.
Evelyn, age : Sees her buddies!
Emerson, age 3: Ummm... exercise.
Brooks, age 22 months: Go Stroller Strides.
Charlotte, age 4: Jumping jacks and mountain climbers.
Benjamin, age 2: Workout.
Hudson, age 4: Burpees.
Anna, age 3: Exercise with the ladies!
What do you like about going to Stroller Strides with Mommy?
Evelyn, age : Seeing MY buddies!
Emerson, age 3: Snacks.
Brooks, age 22 months: Stroller Strides.
Charlotte, age 4: I like walking at the park and seeing mommy doing jumping jacks, and I like to see her help the kids play and make new friends.
Benjamin, age 2: The friends.
Hudson, age 4: Getting to play with my iPad.
Anna, age 3: Seeing my friends!
What is your favorite song the mommies sing at Stroller Strides?
Meredith, age 4: The Grand Old Flag.What is your favorite song the mommies sing at Stroller Strides?
Evelyn, age : The Mama Duck song.
Emerson, age 3: Way up high in the apple tree.
Brooks, age 22 months: A B C D.
Charlotte, age 4: A B C Ds.
Benjamin, age 2: The Wheels on the Bus.
Hudson, age 4: If You're Happy and You Know It.
Anna, age 3: Five Little Monkeys!
What is your favorite exercise that mommy does at Stroller Strides?
(Can you tell which exercise is the silliest to watch mama do!?)
Meredith, age 4: These! (Demonstrates burpees.)
Evelyn, age : Burpees and fast feet.Emerson, age 3: Burpees!
Brooks, age 22 months: Jump.
Charlotte, age 4: Jumping jacks.
Hudson, age 4: Burpees.
Anna, age 3: Burpees!
What is your favorite exercise to do?
Meredith, age 4: Jumping jacks.
Evelyn, age : Arabesque.
Emerson, age 3: Stretch.
Brooks, age 22 months: Jump.
Charlotte, age 4: Burpees.
Benjamin, age 2: Push ups.
Hudson, age 4: Burpees.
Anna, age 3: Burpees!
Do you make new friends at Stroller Strides? How many?
Meredith, age 4: Yes. 20.Evelyn, age : Yes! Two friends.
Emerson, age 3: Yes! Seven friends!
Brooks, age 22 months: Lucas.
Charlotte, age 4: Lots of new friends! Eight!
Benjamin, age 2: Not really.
Hudson, age 4: Yup. 100!
Anna, age 3: Yes, 5!
Do you like the play dates after class? What has been your favorite one?
Meredith, age 4: Yes, cupcakes.
Evelyn, age : Yes! Popsicles.
Emerson, age 3: Yes! I like the fish tank!
Meredith, age 4: Yes, cupcakes.
Evelyn, age : Yes! Popsicles.
Emerson, age 3: Yes! I like the fish tank!
Brooks, age 22 months: Play playground... play there!
Charlotte, age 4: Yes, yes, yes, I really do. They are nice. Bubbles are my favorite.
Benjamin, age 2: Yes! Play doh.
Hudson, age 4: Yes, making a cereal necklace!
Anna, age 3: Yes! The ones with trail mix.
Check out the Fit4Mom Annapolis website and register for a class, or just show up! Your first class is free!
Wondering about the play dates these kids love? Fit4Mom Annapolis - Our Village hosts weekly play dates after class. It's free to join and you don't have to be a member of Stroller Strides to enjoy the fun!
