A Stroller Workout + There’s a New Stroller in Town (Hint: It’s a BOB)!

Get ready, Moms! You’re about to not only get the deets on the newest BOB Stroller Strides Duallie, but I also have a freebie stroller workout for you at the bottom of this post! Suhweeeet!

As moms, we’re always looking for the best-of-the-best strollers.

The number of choices is insane:

“Um… Ma’am, would you like…

“…single or double?”

“…walking or jogging?”

“…fixed wheel or swivel?”

“…with major shocks or without?”

“…air-filled tires or rubber?”

Holy moly, mama! My brain stopped at “…walking or jogging.”

With all of the options at-hand, I always hear expressions of resounding love from moms who simply can’t do without their BOB strollers. Many say that BOB is the brand to go with if you’re looking for longevity, a smooth ride for you babe, safety and durability.

It’s a coveted brand, and moms scope out Craigslist and Facebook yard sale group pages to take dibs on any resales available. (You know you’ve done it!)

P.S. That doesn’t mean that these are inexpensive resales. BOBs hold their value!

I purchased my first BOB at the New Year between 2012 and 2013, right before my second child was born. It is still awesome, and I was hooked!

Later, as a FIT4MOM franchisee from 2013-2014, I received a single Stroller Strides branded BOB as part of my franchise purchase. I couldn’t believe the lightweight feel of the single stroller. I thought the double was light.

The single is not only light, but it’s easily maneuverable with one hand, if needed, which is a dream if you want to run with a consistent arm swing. And, nope… I don’t have Popeye forearms!

It looks like my love of BOB paid off. The company recently reached out to me to see if I was interested in trying their 2016 Stroller Strides Duallie Fitness Stroller. Um… yes, I was!

After scoping it out, I discovered that they made many really convenience- and comfort-based updates to this version of their stroller.

Here are 3 of my favorite updates in this BOB Double Stroller:

• The handlebar is maneuverable at nearly 180-degrees. Say what?! That means that someone over 6-foot tall and someone 3-foot tall can push the same stroller with the same ease. I know, because I tried it out with my husband and my daughter!

• The child seats not only have a wider range of recline (including sitting straight up, which was not an option previously,) but they also have a quick pulley method of loosening and tightening.

• A brake that is super easy to kick up or push down with your foot. Now, when I’m wearing flip-flops, I don’t have to worry about hurting my toes when pushing it up. (This was a real problem, ya’ll.)

Will it fit in your car?

With just a standard two-fold, I’ve fit it in the trunks and bodies of sedans, plus SUVs. If you take off the wheels, you can really go wild!

Here are the dimensions when folded, wheels on >> Swivel mode 17.5 in (44.5 cm) / Jogging mode 17.5 in (44.5 cm)

Folded Height, wheels off: Swivel mode 16 in (40.6 cm) / Jogging mode 16 in (40.6 cm)

OK, I know you all know how amazing BOB is. If you didn’t already, I hope you do now! If you have any questions, I’d love to chat more in the comments.

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Let’s get to our stroller workout, Ladies!

[Scroll to the bottom for a snapshot of the stroller workout to save on your phone.]

The coolest thing about creating a stroller workout is that you can do almost anything you would do without a stroller with a stroller. It all just takes a little creativity and a lot of personality (you know, to entertain the kiddos!)

I’ve written an entire stroller workout that you can printout or screenshot to take with you on your ride. Let’s get to it!

• Resistance band or small weights
• Stroller
• Kids (optional ? )
• Fitness attire
• Filled water bottle

• Walk 5 minutes

• 1 minute of walking lunges
• 2 minutes of walking/jogging

x2

• 30 seconds of bootie kickers
• 30 seconds of walking
• 30 seconds of Bootie kickers
• 30 seconds of walking

x2

• Bicep Curls while singing “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Note the partial squat in the video. Feel free to make it a full squat or a wall sit.)
• 2 minutes of walking/jogging

x2

• 1 minute of squat-together jumps (feel free to make this low-impact by doing a squat, then stepping one foot in at a time.)
• 2 minutes of walking/jogging

x2

• 1 minute of side walking lunges on the right side, then on the left for the 2nd time around
• 2 minutes of walking/jogging

x2

• Straight-arm front raises with resistance band while singing “The ABCs” (sit in a partial, full squat or wall sit)
• 2 minutes of walking/jogging

x2

• Finish up with 5 minutes or walking/jogging

Need to see an example of the exercises? Here you go!

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Can I do anything for you?

If you leave a comment below, I’d love to chat more! Until then, happy strollin’!

*Psst…I am not currently affiliated with BOB or FIT4MOM