Busy Mom Workouts
- The playground: One of the great things about having your children during the day is that every other big kid is at school. You can have fun with your child at the park and squeeze in some cardio, step-ups and even pull-ups on the monkey bars.
- Run: Many women take up running to lose their baby weight. There are strollers that are made for running, so you could take your baby along for the ride.
- Yoga: With yoga, you don’t even have to leave the house. You set your child next to you or if they’re old enough, you can encourage some mom and child yoga.
- Walk during lunch: Many working moms are super busy working moms and the only time they have to themselves is their one hour lunch. There are corporate offices that have gyms or even trails where you could take a walk during your lunch. You could always eat lunch later, at your desk.
- Dance: Many women love to dance (especially if you’re Latina) and the best time to be energetic is when you’re doing chores, washing dishes, sweeping, etc. Turn up your favorite salsa music and start burning the calories!
There are many other ways to sneak in a workout, like gardening, walking the dog or just a walk with your kids after dinner. It’s important to make time for yourself because not only does working out keep you healthy, but it also releases stress.
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