Tackling this daily task in the Weekly Household Planner:
Exercise
We all know how much better we feel when we get a little exercise. Not only do we have more energy, but we sleep better and our mood tends to even out. Our bodies crave movement, so if you are not tending to your body – here are a few tips to get you back on track to checking off that “exercise” task each day.
In-Home Workouts
If you can’t get outside the house for any extended period of time, then you need to make the most of what you got! What can you do around the house that you would find ‘somewhat’ enjoyable (I use the word ‘somewhat’ because some of us just plain hate exercise – even though we know it is good for our bodies!)
DVD’s – a few of my favorites are Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. Choose between 3 fitness levels for a 20 minute workout that is guaranteed to kick your booty! I love this workout – quick, simple and before you know it you’re done.
Wii Fit – I have to admit that I have never used our Wii Fit, in fact no one was using it at our house so I sold it! LOL – but I know a lot of moms who use this and get a good workout in and are able to monitor their progress. This can be fun to do with your kids too.
Treadmill – Yes, this is a luxury that only a few can afford. If you belong to a gym and have found it hard to make it to the gym, then it may be time to turn in that membership and get an ‘in-home’ fitness machine to make it easier to fit in a workout. When we became foster parents and knew our schedule would be limited taking care of little ones in our home, we ended our gym membership and purchased a treadmill. This was one of the best decisions we’ve made.
Here are a few more ideas on getting fit in your home.
Get Outside
Walk – get out and walk! Even if it is only for 20 minutes, it will refresh you and change your scenery. If you have little ones, get them to come along too. Either find a place to allow them to run around or pop them in the stroller and go. When my kids were much younger I would go to the high school track and walk while they played in the middle grassy area. I could keep my eye on them as I walked around and they had a blast with all the room to kick balls, play tag or have a picnic.
Consistency
This is perhaps the biggest challenge facing us all when it comes to working out. Staying consistent, especially with the ever-hectic lifestyle accompanied with having kids – our lives are busy. But you deserve the time you need too! Try to set aside the same time everyday for your exercise. If you are a morning person, get it checked off first thing. If you need to carve the time out in the afternoon, make it happen. It won’t magically appear – you’ll need to schedule it in just like you would any other appointment.
How do you fit exercise in each day?
