One thing that surprised me about having kids was how physically demanding it is. Sure, there’s the fatigue you hear about, but no one tells you that taking care of babies and toddlers can practically be considered an all day workout. Most workouts are “sprints”—you exercise at a fairly high intensity for 30 minutes or an hour and call it a day. But taking care of kids is a marathon—bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying weight around the house off and on all day. Read on for how parenting is a workout and how you can make your daily child care chores work your body! Continue Reading →