Parents·Posted on Sep 30, 201619 Reasons Why You Should Immediately Replace Your Weights With Small ChildrenWorking out has never made more sense.by Krista TorresBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. I mean, obviously, they increase your flexibility. Fabulouspharmacist @laurapharmacist If I can do it under these circumstances then you can too! #workingoutwithkids #getupofyourarse #noexcuses 04:23 PM - 25 Jul 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 2. And they totally intensify your workout. 3. They allow you to workout way more muscles than any work bench can. Naomi Anderson @theonlygnome How to make a plank more challenging... #workingoutwithkids 06:28 AM - 23 May 2012 Reply Retweet Favorite 4. And they increase your stamina for sure. 5. They tell you jokes to entertain you during your workout. View this photo on Instagram 6. They help create much better "workout" selfies. 7. And if you have more than one kid, the benefits are endless. 8. I mean, look, this dad is getting a way better workout than you ever will. View this photo on Instagram 9. You can virtually workout anywhere. View this photo on Instagram 10. Like, really, you don't even need to leave your bedroom. 11. You can get really creative with the different types of workouts, too. View this photo on Instagram 12. They appreciate you and, in turn, you will appreciate them. View this photo on Instagram 13. They will watch you closer and work you harder than any trainer. 14. They provide that positive attitude you need for a good workout. View this photo on Instagram 15. They really give you a good leg workout with airplane rides. View this photo on Instagram 16. And they add just the right amount of weight to amp up your pushups. 17. They really beef up your triceps. View this photo on Instagram 18. As well as your biceps. View this photo on Instagram 19. So, go ahead and trade those weights in for some kids. Or, just be a complete savage and use both.