[sidebar]Turning on the sprinkler and letting the kids run free is great exercise—for them. But parents can get in on the action, too, “by jam-packing their exercise with game-oriented, kid-friendly moves,” says Sena, who designed this half-hour circuit routine using balls, jump ropes, and grass. The exercises alternate between combo strength moves and high-intensity, bone-building cardio. “You’ll get exercise, and you’ll be leading by example,” says Sena. Workout basics After warming up, perform each of the main moves for 3 minutes with a 30-second rest between exercises. Limit this workout to 3 nonconsecutive days a week. Before and after: Do a 3-minute warm-up and cool-down (running through the sprinkler counts). Or try this: Each of you grabs a Frisbee and walks to opposing sides of the yard. Count to 3, then toss the disc. Catch it (or pick it up), jog to the other side, and repeat. [pagebreak]
Creepy Crawlers
(Strengthens shoulder, arm, and core muscles) Stand facing each other with palms touching. Take baby steps backward, bending from hips until torso is parallel (or almost parallel) to ground. Count to 15. Drop arms, bend over, and touch toes. Count to 10 and then stand back up, stretching arms overhead. More from Prevention: The 13 Best Outdoor Workouts
