Best time-efficient workout?

kaetmarie

I've had two kids in two years and now I'm fluffy & soft. With two little ones (2 years and 4 months) and a stressful, full-time job (clinical psychologist at a hospital), I need to be efficient with my workout. I do yoga twice a week, but that's really more for mental clarity. I'm working on my diet -- I'm breastfeeding, so I'm starving all the time -- so that's in process, but I'm not sure where to start again working out. Before kids, I would run and lift weights...but I don't belong to a gym anymore (or have time to go). I'm really just hoping to get some suggestions for something I can do at home as efficiently as possible. Thanks!

JenMc14

Check out FitnessBlender.com. They have a good selection of different types of workouts. Invest in some adjustable Dumbbells and/or kettlebells or resistance bands if you can. A bench, rack, bar and plates would be awesome, too, if you have the money/space.

ninerbuff

My question would be: "Can your SO take the kids for an hour a day?" If so, it then leaves you an hour to do whatever workout you like.

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kaetmarie

Getting equipment is a great idea, thanks!

He can and does take the kids, but I want to make sure what I'm doing is efficient. I guess my question is more where to start. It's been a long time since I've been working out regularly and it feels pretty overwhelming to be starting back at zero...now with less time, less sleep, and way less core strength!

12by311

Lifting, for me, is the best bang for my buck.

SezxyStef

if Pre kids you ran and lifted...do that again. Don't just jump in..restart.

I lift heavy 4x a week...takes about 20mins max each time and I walk/run which is about 20-30mins.

1 hour.

nuttynanners

High Intensity Interval Training is where it's at. Or tabata. You can build your own circuits or find premade ones (from a book/website you like) or use at home videos (think Cathe Friedrich or Zuzka Light or JM). You can get a good workout with a couple pair of dumbbells and your own body weight. Perhaps acquire some kettlebells or some resistance bands if you want.

You can torch a good 300-400 calories in 30 minutes!

blues4miles

kaetmarie wrote: »

Before kids, I would run and lift weights...but I don't belong to a gym anymore (or have time to go). I'm really just hoping to get some suggestions for something I can do at home as efficiently as possible. Thanks!

Running and lifting weights sounds good to me. Don't need a gym to run (just shoes and proper clothes). Lifting weights, if you can afford it you can start to buy weight equipment for yourself. Even just a set of adjustable dumbbells would probably be an okay start.

kaetmarie

Thanks for your responses everyone! Looks like I'll be investing in some weight equipment. Seems kind of silly that I didn't do that already...