If you’re a busy mom, staying in shape can be a very difficult task. Not only do you have to take care of your family, but you also have to take care of yourself. And sometimes that becomes difficult with all the responsibilities, chores, and errands that need attending to daily. But there is hope when it comes to finding ways for busy moms to stay in shape, though. The following are some easy workouts for busy moms trying to find time in their schedule for fitness.
1 . Workouts You Can Do At Home
Working out at home requires no gym membership or special equipment, making this an easy workouts for busy moms constantly on the go. One exercise is called the “Metabolism Booster,” which only takes about seven minutes to complete and can be done in your living room while watching TV or having a conversation with family members. The workout can be done a couple of times a week and has been known to improve metabolism by up to 14%.
Another good exercise for busy moms is the “2-minute Chair Workout.” This is meant for those who have more time but still want a quick fix of fitness here and there. Sit upright with your feet flat on the floor and your hands at your sides. Then slowly raise your arms above your head as high as you comfortably can, counting to five as you do so. When this is done, bring your arms back down slowly to your sides, again counting to five each time with both arms and repeating this 12 times for three sets total. Add these two exercises into the mix along with proper dieting, and you’ve got yourself a full-body workout that only takes up five to ten minutes of your day.
2 . Workouts You Can Do While Getting Dressed
Not everyone has time to hit the gym every single day, but this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your daily fitness routine altogether. One excellent way for moms with busy schedules is to do workouts while getting dressed in the morning. This would make it so much easier in the long run because you won’t be spending time trying to find an exercise or create one when you could already be done with it if you had taken the extra minute or two during dressing time. “Crunching The Fat Off” is an exercise where you simply grab some loose clothing (a long shirt, a towel, etc.), and while standing in front of the mirror, pull it up and hold it tightly at your chest. After five seconds, bring the shirt back down and repeat until you’ve completed 100 crunches. This takes less than a minute to complete and can be done whenever you feel you have time throughout the day. Another good example is walking on the treadmill while brushing your teeth or waiting for water to boil instead of just sitting there doing nothing. These little tasks add up over time and help you get that workout in before heading out for errands or work each day.