3 Ways to Stay in Shape as a Busy Mom

Heres What You Need to Know

• Having a program that can be done at home in 15-20 minute blocks is a must for moms who love working out.
• Moms dont get time off, and theres no going home from work.
• If staying fit is a priority, you need to have a plan in place, or develop the ability to get in movement snacks here and there, rather than full workouts.
• Sneaking workouts in the morning is great, but sometimes letting the kids workout with you is a fun option!

Moms are amazing. They do one of the hardest jobs in the world, and no, theres no sick days or time off. Its a 24/7 adventure to keep up with little ones with limitless curiosity and energy.

Ive seen and trained a lot of moms who are so tired from their daily activities that they dont make exercise a priority, which inevitably leads to less energy, and a lack of me time. This is something thats so important, and so non-existent for a lot of new moms.

Heres a couple ways that moms can stay healthy and strong for their kids without having to go to a class at the gym for an hour.

For some new moms, early morning can be the calm before the storm. A chance to relax and have a cup of coffee before the house erupts into activity for the day.

If that sounds like your life, try adding in a 20 minute home workout or run in the morning when you know youll have time to yourself.

Morning workouts are great for getting your blood moving, giving you some energy for the day, and helping you feel grounded.

Pick a playlist or podcast you like, put it on as soon as you roll out of bed, and grab a glass of water. Start the coffee maker (if thats your jam), and start moving. Something is better than nothing, but pick something you like that invigorates you. Yoga, jogging, or bodyweight routines are all great early options.

Even something as simple as: 10 minutes of

1. Inchworms x 3
2. Worlds Greatest Stretch x 5 each side
3. Single Leg Toe Tap with Hop x 10 each side

Is a great little routine that can leave you feeling awake and alert. Set that alarm 10 minutes earlier and make it a priority! Afternoons can be hard to predict with little ones, so get it done early!

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Movement snacks are just little micro workouts that you can get throughout the day whenever you have time.

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Getting to the gym for a full hour can be impossible with a little one, and if you love the feeling you get when you exercise, movement snacks can be a great option.

Simply pick one or two exercises and do as many rephttps://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/59f783171800003800d5a274.jpg?ops=scaleFit_590_noupscales as you can duringcommercial breaks, when the kids are eating/napping/at school...wherever works best for your life.

This can be as easy as doing a set of pushups every time Peppa Pig goes to commercial break, or something a little more formal, like doing 5-10 minutes of interval training during nap time.

It doesnt all have to be gym exercises either. Park farther away and walk to the store, hold the baby carrier rather than using a stroller on short errands, but make sure to pick something that works for you. More movement is better, and even little bouts of exercise add up over time.

Kids naturally love moving around (if you hadnt noticed), and if they see that youre doing your workout, theyre going to want to play too.

Instead of letting this ruin your own workout, with a little planning you can get them involved too!

Depending on the age of your kids, you can do an exercise and then set them up to hold a pushup position, or two cans of soup (or whatever) overhead!

Kids love a challenge, so doing timed based workouts is also a good option here.

One of the great things about this (especially with kids who are 2+) is that they see you making time for exercise and movement, and it helps to ingrain that in them.

Plus, kids who are more active have a lower risk of diseases later in life, are generally healthier, and make more money.

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Takeaways

• Being a mom is a full time job that often requires 110% of your energy
• Working out might sound difficult at first, but the more youre able to do, the more energy youll have
• Dont worry about getting a full hour, start with 20 minutes in the morning to feel great all day.
• If morning workouts arent your thing, try grabbing some movement snacks throughout the day. Little bits add up!
• If your kids are a little older, involve them in the workout in order to keep yourself where you want to be, as well as helping them realize that exercise is important