The Zigo Leader - Keep Your Kids In Sight
Posted on Jul 31st 2009 11:00AM by Bev Sklar |
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The Zigo Leader. A bike/trailer combo that places the trailer on the front of the bike, not the rear. You see your live cargo at all times during a ride. With four available modes, you can ride together, transform the trailer into a portable stroller, pop on a jogger/fork wheel for an instant jog stroller or leave the trailer and kids with grandma and bike solo. At $1,349, it's not cheap, but you'll pay just about anything to find your fitness groove after baby.
Chariot Carriers Sidecarrier. Instead of in front, how about mounting the kid trailer right alongside your bike? No new bike to purchase and no tire spray on baby John, either. There's even a pivoting hitch to keep the carrier level as you turn. It's the same width as a two-child trailer, but is this bike/carrier combo still too wide for many sidewalks/trails? Those side-by-side double strollers always look gargantuan at the mall. $500.
Topeak BabySeat. If you go the traditional route with a behind-you baby bike seat, check out Topeak's wraparound seat design for extra protection. It also features a 6-point harness system and a suspension system to absorb bumps. $139.95. Or hand your kids the best view with the iBert safe-T-seat, but long-legged parents might want to avoid this one. $94.95.
Take the family to a park you've never visited, then run around before and after this 20-minute Park Workout consisting of seven exercises. Don't sit on the park bench, do Park Bench Step-ups instead.
Family Fitness Ideas
The Park Workout
Take the family to a park you've never visited, then run around before and after this 20-minute Park Workout consisting of seven exercises. Don't sit on the park bench, do Park Bench Step-ups instead.
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Wii
Less family Wii time lately? It's time to pick up a new game. Try Virtua Tennis 2009. Who will take home the Davis Cup in your family? $36.99
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Frisbee Golf
Frisbee golf is simply a terrific walking workout, perfect for the entire family and much easier than hitting the little white ball. After investing in frisbee discs, it's free, too. Look for a public course in your area and bring this Innova 3-Disc Box Set to get you to the cage in two. $30
Practice Basket
It's great to be long off the golf tee, but the trick to winning is sinking those six-foot-and-under money putts. Practice short-to-medium frisbee golf shots in your own backyard with a disc golf basket. $150
Wii Dumbells
If you have the Wii Fit, here are the Wii Fit Dumbells by Riiflex to give those muscles a little more challenge. 24.99
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How Many Jumps?
Challenge your kids in a jump rope-counting contest with this digital counter jump rope. Boxers don't jump rope because it's easy – this will kick your cardio into shape. $3.45
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Jump and Rhyme
If you have young ones, make family jump rope time a little less competitive with Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes. You'll be rhyming in your sleep with a hot, new bod and a clan of happy kids. $7.99
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Schools of Color
Snorkeling is a perfect family activity to satisfy a child's curiosity and sense for adventure. Investing in a quality kid-sized snorkeling set is worth it – no leaky mask and fins that fit. Check out the US Divers Molokai LX Dry Snorkeling Set For Juniors. $59.99
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Indoor Climbing Gym
This all-around workout tones and increases flexibility for a long, lean look. Spot little ones while bouldering, and always use a full body chest harness for younger kids ready to climb. This Petzl Simba Full Body Chest Harness fits kids 5 to 10 years old. $59.95
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Water Park Adventure
Book a weekend family water park adventure this year. No watching from the sidelines, hit every slide with the kids for a killer stair workout.
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