Our partner LAUFMAMALAUF presents and explains the fitness exercise: “Wide Squat with Side Step” with your Croozer!
The exercise “Wide Squat with Side Step” is ideal for a well-toned butt and well-defined legs. Here’s everything you need to know, in a nutshell:
Who? For mother with baby, or also solo
Where? Indoors or outdoors
How often? Depending on your fitness level: start with 12-15 repetitions, followed by a short break; then do another 12-15 reps in the other direction
Info for the mother: Concentrate on keeping your stomach and pelvic-floor muscles tightened during the exercise; keep your breathing even and calm
The exercise
Starting position:
- Stand beside the Croozer with your hand on the handlebar and your feet a bit wider than shoulder-width apart
- Your toes should be pointed slightly outwards
- Your knees should be slightly bent
- Your pelvis should be in a neutral position (i.e. not tipping forward or back)
- Your sternum should be raised
- Your spine should be straight
- Your shoulders shoud be lowered
- Keep your stomach and pelvic-floor muscles tight
The movement:
- Bend your knees and push your hips backwards while descending into a squat position
- Lean your torso slightly forwards
- Then straighten your legs and place your outside foot beside the other foot
- Take another step to the side, and descend into a squat position again
- Do several repetitions
An important reminder:
- Keep your back straight
- Maintain the tension in your stomach and pelvic-floor muscles
- When doing the squat: Your knees should be pointing in the same direction as your toes; your knees should be over your ankles and your weight should be on your heels
