This Fun Workout Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Wish your workout felt more like play than exercise? This guest post is to the rescue! Andie is a busy mom and fitness enthusiast who — in the midst of raising three adorable kiddos — created the blog Maybe I Will to share her health and fitness tips, drool-worthy recipes and awesome workouts that are all designed to help you be the best YOU possible! And today Andie is sharing a fun workout with us that’s just full of moves from your childhood. For more fun, be sure to follow Andie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Do you remember those times as a kid where you played all day, almost to the point of exhaustion? You played and played until your Mom MADE you come inside to eat dinner. Some of my best childhood memories involve just being outside, racing the neighbor kids, riding my bike to the neighborhood pool and playing tag until we could barely see. Those were the days! Days full of life and fun!

Sometimes it is really easy to get wrapped up into being “fit” and going to the gym and checking off this exercise or logging so many minutes on the treadmill — so much so that the fun and joy of moving our bodies is completely stripped away and it becomes a chore. Don’t get me wrong; if you want the bod, you gotta do the work! It’s that simple! But I propose taking time out to play and make your next workout a fun one! So I’m bringing childhood fitness back! (Said in my best Justin Timberlake falsetto.) You’ll have fun! But you’ll also get a great workout! Check out my “moves”…. as my son always says.

1. Teacup Dips

When I was really little, I was short and stout, and my mom would have me sing “I’m a little tea pot short and stout; tip me over and pour me out.” You know the rhyme! But it is also a great way to work those abs! So channel your inner teapot and get your tip on.

2. Football Shuffles

Football drills! I dare you not to smile as you shuffle back and forth and get low.

3. High Kicks

Remember those days as a kid where you dreamed of being a dancer or cheerleader?! These high kicks will kick your booty into shape! Gooo you!

4. Kriss Krosses

Kris Kross is gonna make you jump … jump! Come on and tell me you now don’t have that song stuck in your head! Kriss Krosses are a great way to get that heart rate up and have some fun!

5. Candlesticks

When I was thinking about exercises from my childhood, my daughter told me these “candlesticks” were what all the cool kids do at recess so I gave them a try. They are a pretty sweet all-over move! Lift that booty high and criss-cross your legs in the air while balancing!

6. The Running Man

The Running Man … need I say more? How many of you rocked this move back in the day? It still is a great way to burn some serious calories!

Now Put It All Together for a Fun Workout!

To do these moves as a complete workout, complete as follows!

Start with a jog around the neighborhood for 5 to 10 minutes. I want to see you running like Phoebe from Friends. Do you remember that episode?! … have fun!

Once you have warmed up with your fun run, complete this circuit three to four times all the way through:

• Tea Cup Dips: 15 each side, then bend over as far as you can without toppling over.
• Football Shuffles: for 45 seconds get low and hands up.
• High Kicks: 20 each leg and get em’ high like you’re trying out for the Rockettes.
• Kris Krosses: for 45 seconds and I want to see you jump, jump!
• Candlesticks: hold your legs straight up and criss-cross your legs for as long as you can. Believe me when I say this one is harder than it looks! But FUN!
• The Running Man: for 45 seconds channel those fun moves from back in the day!

Fitness doesn’t need to be a CHORE! Have fun! Find fun new ways to get out and move. Your body will love and thank you! —Andie