imhim Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 As winter is getting closer, I am starting to think of some exercising Dvds young children might enjoy - I have a 7 yo, 5 yo and 3.5yo. We have one for kids with Billy Blanks (I think - it is the kickbox kind) - my 7 yo girl would do 20 min, but not my 5 yo boy... The 3.5yo boy does whatever mommy does, still :-) Another suggestion I am looking for - a Dvd for post partum - I am due in December and have no dvds that help in the post-partum period, like up to a year after baby. I like to do Leslie Sansone, but there is not much muscle conditioning in there. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 If you have on demand with your cable you might be able to find some stuff in kids or sports sections. We found some nice yoga with kids stuff that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstet Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I love the BeachBody DVD's. I myself do the Insanity program and have been in the best shape of my life. I bought the kids club DVD and my kids do it from time to time. It's a fun hip-hop type program. There are clips so you can make sure it's right for you. http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/specialty_programs/fit_kids_club.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 We love these games with our wii for workout activities instead of videos. We tried videos and he was bored. These keep his attention and he really gets a good workout. Active Life Outdoor Challenge Active Life Extreme Challenge He also loves the Dance games which give a good workout. Mom likes this one too. :tongue_smilie: Disney Dance Dance Revolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeallgoeswell Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 We've enjoyed this one: http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Kids-Vol-ABCs-Ages/dp/B0001DCXTM/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1283802379&sr=1-3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 My daughter likes to pick out exercise videos at the library. Our library has at least 5 or 6 different ones geared toward kids. So we borrow them, she does them, we return them, she picks out a different one the next time, and eventually, she goes back and redoes some of her favorites... but you could always try that instead of buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 If they aren't on dvd, you may find them at the library on vhs...that is, if you still have a vcr! LOL! Have FUN!!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imhim Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thank you for your suggestions. Wow, that Insanity looks way too hard for me. I was thinking something milder, postpartum. I am not looking for yoga at all. More like cardio for the winter time when it gets too cold to run and play outdoors. I didn't see any children's workout dvds at the library - but maybe will check on netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebird Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 My kids (ages 3, 5, 5, and 7) love the Yoga Kids series. We have vol 2 (ABCs) and vol 3 (Silly to Calm). You can get both of those in one boxed set for $13.49: http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Kids-Yogakids-Fun-Collection/dp/B000AYELBK/ref=pd_cp_d_1 And here's vol 1, which we don't have yet, but plan to get: http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Kids-Ages-Marsha-Wenig/dp/B00062DKMM/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebird Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Oh, just saw you said you're not looking for yoga. These kids yoga DVDs aren't all meditation and breathing exercises though, lol. Lots of silliness, movement, & opportunities for getting energy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Do they like Sesame Street? We still like Elmocize here, even though my girls are big. Other than that, we check out different ones from the library too in the winter. One is Fit Kids by Diane Austin (I really think that is her name... but if not it is close.) That is one they pick out often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Wii outdoor adventure is the best indoor exercise my kids get. My 4yo and 6yo love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 We rented a bunch from our library and my kids really liked the Denise Austin one, oddly enough. Then we discovered that our cable company has an exercise channel with kids exercise shows so they were doing them for a while. Post Partum... Tracy Anderson http://tracyandersondvd.myshopify.com/products/tracy-anderson-post-pregnancy-workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 If they aren't on dvd, you may find them at the library on vhs...that is, if you still have a vcr! LOL! Have FUN!!:lol: We loved that too! Getting ready to sell it at a yard sale. We can't keep everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imhim Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thank you for the suggestions! We have a wii, I have to check those out. We don't have cable and don't watch tv, so not sure about Elmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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