need tips- busy moms and exercise

invest in a Beachbody workout program then commit to waking up early to get workout in, or after the kids go to bed. My mom said she used to put us to bed at 7PM so she could get her stuff done...and have some peace and quiet.

I had a question similar to this yesterday. I am only able to get 20-30 min a day at home. Can't afford the gym and I find it hard to trust people to watch my child. Usually she lets me workout but there are times she in my face, in my leg space etc. There's no easy way around it plus i work days and my husband over nights. Not a whole lot of Mommy time in there

I have a 3 and a half month old. I wake up either with my husband or before my husband and get in at least a half an hour of exercise before he goes to work. That way I'm guaranteed that time to myself. But during nap time is also a great time to workout as well. I also carry him in a Bjorn on our walks, so I burn more calories. I don't have a gym membership either. Sometimes he is a part of my working, ie dancing around together, squats holding him, etc. Be creative! I used to use "I don't have time" as an excuse, but not anymore, there is always time!!

If the weather is nice I try to walk push the stroller and walk the older kids to school then when the younger ones nap I do workout dvds and the stationary bike, good luck

The only time I've found is in the morning, waking up before everyone else, and run while my husband & kids sleep. I could also do TV workouts, but I hate most of them, and then if my kids wake up, they come interrupt me anyway.

With an outdoor run, they just go wake up my husband (or vice-versa), but the only way they can interrupt me running is if they call me, and the only way for me to get back to the house if they need me is to keep running.

My little one is just about two. So I've reached age where naps are few and far between and play time is just about everything. I do all my workouts at home or on a trail at the park. If I'm running or walking I just put here in her stroller with some toys and walk she usually lets me get in about 20 minutes before she gets bored. She likes riding the bike more so we got her a car seat that go behind me on the bike. She can do that forever and if I catch her when she's tired she falls asleep. lol. I do my strength work at home. I get up earlier than her so I can get this in or do it after she goes to sleep. Most people don't like doing a workout before bed but it doesn't bother me. See what works for you. For little little one's it's harder because unless you put them on a schedule you never know when their gonna wake up and want you.

I have a 2 and 3 year old. They usually get up around 8:30 so I get up at 6:30. I eat and work out in my family room and usually get done around the time they get up. They nap during the day for a couple hours so if I can't get my workout in in the morning, I'll do it then or after they go to bed. If this is something you really want to achieve, you just have to put the time and effort into it.

With my kids I just try to involve them as much as possible. They enjoy the mom time with me as much as I enjoy them. Just holding your baby in your arms and dancing around can get ya going. I can't afford the gym or a babysitter, so all the previous were right on the early mornings and late nights. Thats the part where commitment and dedication come in hardcore. It is definitely tough, but doable.

I exercise at night after the kiddos go to bed. Do you have netflix or exercise on demand channels? Work out in your living room. I will admit this takes a lot more motivation than going to the gym

Here is what I do-
daily my partner and 9 month old take a 15 minute walk after dinner. I put lo in a sling and we walk outside or if the weather is bad up and down stairs in our apartment complex. My partner and I get to talk and it has become part of lo bedtime routine and helps her fall asleep
in addition two that I do- crunches, squats, arm weight, and leg raises and stretching in a rotating fashion while lo plays next to me, 6 days a week
also 6 days a week I pick one of these and do with lo for 10-30 minutes depending on mood, and time. Lo is also in a sling for this: wii fit, leslie sansone walk dvd, eliptical(afterlo is asleep), walk outside, swim,free zumba videos on youtube, etc.
I also plan to start going to water aerobics early morning once I week on my own
the bonus for using a sling is that I am luggin 17 extra pounds into my Workout!

i'm a military wife and a sahm with a 2 yr old. i get up earlier than my husband to get in some cardio before he has to leave to go to work. but when he's gone, i take the baby with me! i obviously dont run as fast or as long, but every little bit counts. in the afternoon, i TRY to get in a calisthenic workout while the baby is napping (or should i say, IF the baby decides to nap!!) But honestly, just doing things with the baby, getting down on the floor and being on thier level makes a difference too! also, really watching what you eat helps a great deal!! If you won't feed it to your child, then you shouldn't eat it either!! (if your baby is eating solids...) but it's hard to get on a schedule that works for everyone in the house so i understand!! and when we do find a happy medium for all of us, something goes haywire and we have to start all over!!! but being able to stay at home with the kids is the beauty of it...you can make your schedules a lot more flexible without having to figure in a paying job!!

When I work out at home I always have my 3 year old with me, or occupied with an activity. If the 18 month old is NOT napping, she is trying to copy the motions. My 5 year old sometimes workouts out with me, bus is usually in school.