Sport strollers are a type of strollers that are made to stand the abuse of exercise like running. They are made with safety in mind. Since they are used on a variety of terrains, they have big bicycle type tires and suspension systems. Many have a five point harness as recommended by pediatricians across the nation. They usually have big UV 50+ canopies to protect your little one from the sun and wind.
Some sport strollers have swivel front wheels but the true sport stroller has a fixed front wheel like the Bob sport utility stroller or the Thule glide sport stroller. With a fixed front wheel, they are steady and will roll over a little bump instead of steering suddenly off course. Sport stroller are not good everyday strollers because they are usually bigger and heavier than regular strollers and the fixed wheel makes it difficult to turn around corners. Well they are meant for serious sports.
There are many reasons for buying a sport stroller but for me, the most important one is the ability to stay healthy and fit even with a baby.
Yes sport strollers help parents who love running to continue in their pre-pregnancy routines after they have the baby. On the plus side, these parents can share their exercise with their little one. No more excuses.
Pregnancy changes a woman physical, psychologically and physiologically. Exercise can help many moms return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Exercise is known to make people happy because during exercise, little happy molecules or chemicals called endorphines are release. Endorphines are responsible for the runner's high.
It is not just he runner's high that make people happy. It is also the fact that one is able to achieve a certain feat that is very satisfying. When parents go outdoors to exercise, there is a chance that they will meet other parents and make friends. Friends add diversity to a peoson's life and are there to help during tough times.
When you have healthy habits, your children learn them from you. When children learn to be healthy young, it stays with them and they in turn transfer this tradition to their own children. Investing in a good sport stroller is an investement in your family's healthy and happiness.
So don't sacrifice your healthy because of a hundred dolars or two.
Strollers are not things for parents only. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, god parents and friends can also invest in a sport stroller. Grand parents can share the outdoors with their beautiful grand children easily with the use of a stroller. Sport strollers have big wheels so they roll easily and when the front wheel swivels, maneuvering around corners is a dream.
As we get older, it is important that we keep active or run the risk of becoming stiff and worst immobile. Anything that will help you to get up and go is worth investing in. If it is company you want, no problem. You will have a little excited person to keep you going or you can always join a stroller club like fit 4 moms or baby boot camp.
Take the leap, get your sport stroller and enjoy the outdoors!
Cheers Denise
