Parent Play

By Naperville Magazine
Appears in the April 2020 issue.

By Bill Waltzek

Illustrations by Ievgenii Volyk

The fun of childhood doesn’t have to stop when you become a parent. This spring take it back to the ultimate kid escape—the playground. But now, instead of sliding down the kiddie slide, you’ll be getting a workout while your kids play. Warm weather only lasts a few months in Illinois, and when it does, I like to take full advantage of it by taking my clients’ (and my own) workouts outdoors. The sun fuels us, and we all get a new physical adventure in the processes.

GOAL The workout can be done in 20, 30, or 40 minutes, which is perfect if you are strapped for time. See if you can outlast your kids by completing the most rounds in the time you have.

EQUIPMENT This full-body workout requires no equipment—just find a nearby playground and get to work.

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