Let’s face the truth, Moms. I know that you’re always busy taking care of your kids and you tend to forget about yourself. Do you feel unfit lately? If you want to get fit and get back on track, this is for you!
Well, you don’t have to go to the gym to get fit. Working out is easy and it can be done at your own home. Rest assured, this means that you can take care of your children and exercise without any worry.
5 Easy Workouts That Moms Can Do At Home:
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Stairs Climbing
No gym equipment? Worry not! This workout routine is really simple and hassle-free. All you need is any stairs in your home to do this exercise. What you need to do is to climb up and down for only 10 minutes.
Yes! You heard me right. 10 minutes of this routine will help you to stop middle-age weight gain. Most importantly, this routine can lessen the risk of getting a heart attack over 10 years if it’s done consistently.
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Stroller Squat
Get creative! Who says that you can’t use a stroller as equipment? If you need to keep an eye on your child, this exercise is the most suitable for you! Grab any stroller that you have and seat your child in comfortably.
Next, squat down while pushing the stroller front to back repeatedly for 10 minutes! This exercise will help you to:
- Burn calories
- Build muscle in lower body
- Lift your bottom
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‘Easy-Peasy’ Plank
Moms, do you have backaches and bad posture? If yes, this simple workout will improve your posture and backaches! You can do this exercise at any spot in your home, an example would be your living room.
Firstly, place your forearms on the floor parallel with your elbow aligned. Make sure it is parallel with your shoulder and straighten out your legs. You can do this for 2 minutes each and repeat it for 10 minutes. Do not force yourself if you cannot do it. Make sure to take breaks in between!
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Push Up
Flabby arms are one of the worries of many moms out there. Flabby arms can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem. Push up can help you tone your arms and gain upper body strength! Let me guide you on how to do it:
- Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Straighten your arms and legs.
- Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
- Pause, then push yourself back up.
- Repeat.
You should repeat this workout according to your ability and strength. Normally 20 reps of push-up will be sufficient for the day!
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Yoga
Mommies, do you know that 15 to 20 minutes of yoga session will benefit your health? You don’t need an expensive yoga class when you can do it in your own home! Also, it is seen as a way to escape reality for a while.
So, how to do it? First, you need a yoga mat. Sit down and cross your legs so that your knee will stack your legs. Here is a video for your reference! You should try the ‘Easy Yoga Pose’ especially if you’re a beginner.
Benefits of Yoga:
- Improve your state of mind
- Fix your body posture (you’re not gonna slouch anymore!)
- Keeps you fit and flexible
Remember, it’s okay to not have the motivation to workout every day. My advice for mothers is to exercise at least 3 to 4 times a week. Mommies, you should always do it at your own pace and ability without any pressure!
A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought – they must be earned. (Naval Ravikant)