Moms everywhere sometimes have very little time to get into a regular exercise program at home. Not only are they so busy taking care of the kids, but some of today’s moms also work at home, which prevents them from having enough time to go to the gym or join a health club. There are errands to meet, shopping to do, chores to do, soccer practice and school reunions that can take up a mother’s precious time.
If you’re a busy mom but still want to start a regular exercise routine at home without going to the gym, think of ways to keep fit despite your busy schedule. Here are some suggestions that may help:
1. Try to exercise with your children.
Some new moms have found that they can incorporate a little exercise into their evening walk in the park with their babies. You can try doing it yourself, taking long walks while pushing your baby’s stroller, or if you have older children, you can take a walk in the park with them. These will not only be great cardio workouts, but will also give you some bonding time with your kids.
You can have your children help you tidy up the kitchen, dining room or living room. You can also make this a fun activity, like turning it into a contest, setting a timer and finding out who can finish a task the fastest. You’ll find yourself exercising while doing chores with your kids, helping you lose pounds in the process. Your children will also learn the value of working at a very young age if you can train them to help with chores.
2. Do some outdoor activities with your children.
It could be a game of frisbee, badminton, or an afternoon of swimming. These are good cardiovascular exercises that can also be good for your children’s health, plus the extra time you spend with your children doing these activities will be well remembered when they grow up.
3. Take a walk around the mall.
You can do this with your children or do it while your children are at school. Take a leisurely walk inside a mall near your home and do your shopping at the same time. Because there are so many things to see inside a mall, you may hardly notice that you’re already losing calories walking around.
Here’s a good tip you might want to try. Make a list of activities that you can easily incorporate into your day that can give your body some form of exercise at home. These do not have to be difficult or complicated activities; It can be just walking in the park, gardening, dancing around the house, cleaning the car. Walking up and down stairs is one of the best cardio exercises. If you live on the fifth floor of your condo, for example, why not take the steps instead of the elevator?
Being a housewife has its benefits, but it does not mean that because you are at home most of the time you no longer have to worry about your figure or your health in general. You just need to be creative and find simple but effective ways to exercise at home while taking care of your children. Be sure to also maintain a healthy diet, one that benefits your entire family.