Exercise for Busy Moms

I have to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with exercise as a mom. I love exercise in that there are so many benefits. I know that when I exercise I feel more energized, less anxious, more present, less irritable etc. However if I am being honest, it is so hard to find the time on some days with little kids running around. I would love to have the same work-out routine every day but it is not possible and that is ok!

As I navigate my personal relationship with exercise, I have a few tips for busy moms:

Take a walk

If you have children with you and are unable to workout on your own, take them with you! Push them in your stroller around a park or your neighborhood. Get outside!

Join a mom’s exercise group

Find a mom’s stroller group or exercise meet up. This is a great way for you to socialize with other mom’s and bring your kids along.

Yoga video

Participate in yoga and also involve your kids! Check out: https://www.youtube.com/user/cosmickidsyoga

Playground

Utilize a local playground that has excercise equipment. Alternate chase your kids around the playground to get some extra steps

Set a goal

Whether it is a certain number of steps or running a marathon set a goal for yourself.

Do you have other ideas to exercise as a busy mom? Is your mental health a barrier for completing physical activity?