4-year-old becomes mom’s personal trainer during pandemic: ‘She keeps me going’

[July 25, 2020: Today]

With gyms still closed in multiple states and many trying to stay active close to home, the motivation to keep moving might be starting to wane.

But for one Florida mom, the inspiration to work out regularly comes from her 4-year-old daughter, Kynsley, who recently took on the self-appointed role of her mom's personal trainer.

Earlier this week, KP Pound, 25, a Beachbody coach in Vero Beach, Florida, posted a series of videos on Instagram showing her daughter cheering her on during her sweat sessions.

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"So, a few weeks ago I explained to my 4-year-old how hard it is for me to workout sometimes," posted Pound. "She offered to be my trainer so she could motivate me. I must say she’s a kid of her word. She keeps me going.. ❤️??"

In the first video, little Kynsley rides her bike as her mom runs alongside her. Kynsley yells, "You can do it! Keep up the good work and don't ever stop! Never, ever stop running!"

"OK," Pound manages to reply.

In the next clip, Pound is doing floor exercises, visibly sweating as she touches her left elbow to her left knee in a side plank position with a resistance band around her feet.... MORE