Workout ideas for a SAHM mom?

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  • leslieilsel
    leslieilsel Posts: 7 Member
    Beachbody on Demand. Finally losing weight with it. Do you have access to a jogging stroller? My daughter loves when I do C25k. She gets mad when I walk. Haha
  • faux_scots_lass
    faux_scots_lass Posts: 58 Member
    Youtube is great for workout videos. I've been using ones by HASfit and highly recommend!
  • erevans
    erevans Posts: 5 Member
    I vote for Beachbody on demand as well. I used to use Daily Burn but didn't like it. I just prefer the choices from Beachbody. I am not a SAHM but I do work full time from home and I often have the kids with me without being able to leave. Hubby doesn't work the same hours that I do. Three days per week, I go running. I plan out those days based on hubby's weekly schedule. The other 3-4 days I use the 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme videos for weight training. I love them - 30 minutes, little amount of equipment, and I do it right in my living room. Sometimes my kids (3 and 5yo boys) do it with me, which is hilarious. They know the script, lol. Other times, my kids are running around playing or, if I'm lucky, they might stay in their room and play Legos the whole time. I like letting them see me workout, as I think it sets a good example.
  • victoria_1024
    victoria_1024 Posts: 915 Member
    I do all my workouts at home or outside. I use almost all fitness blender videos on youtube! They are amazing. I invested in a set of adjustable weights as well.

    I also go outside with my kids a lot now. We take walks, or hikes in the woods, or with my oldest son we will go for scooter rides together.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I think that guy that suggested the jump rope had an excellent idea. Nothing burns the calories like jumping rope and there is essentially no investment.
    Think of all the people you know with a rusting exercise bike or treadmill.
    The thing that worked for me, when I stayed home with my young children, was to drive my wife to work. I'd go pick her up at 5:30 pm at the end of the day and, when she got in the car, I got out. Then I'd run home, a run of about five miles.
    They wouldn't actually beat me home by much, by the time she got both boys out of the car, and checked in with them and discussed their respective days, and I could still make dinner.
    It worked really well. I didn't lose time with her and didn't lose time with the boys. It was unimportant time I used. Plus, I wasn't dependent on waiting for their naps, which might or might not come as planned.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I have gotten in much better shape using resistance bands. Short 15min workouts are very effective. Hide them from the kids!

    I also like the PopSugar Fitness channel on YouTube.

    I wish you the greatest success with whatever you choose!
  • boomhower1820
    boomhower1820 Posts: 86 Member
    For free fitness blender and youtube. If you don't mind spending a few bucks, dailyburn. I struggled to stay working out consistently until I found dailyburn 365. I absolutely love it. A different workout everyday with a different trainer. The trainers do rotate trainers but I've never seen the same one in the same week.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Can you not take off for an hour or so after their father is home?
  • debbieled12
    debbieled12 Posts: 13 Member
    I use jillian michaels begginner shred and the simply fit board. Love them both.
  • Azzie521
    Azzie521 Posts: 32 Member
    Shawshankcan wrote: »
    Can you not take off for an hour or so after their father is home?

    No I can't count on his help. He works late a lot. Right now we are on the road with him and things are always chaotic so I have to squeeze in exercise when and where I can.

  • Azzie521
    Azzie521 Posts: 32 Member
    Thank you everyone. I appreciate all your ideas!
  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
    Hula Hoop!
  • dhall4797
    dhall4797 Posts: 9 Member
    edited April 2017
    Iam definitely in the same boat! 4yo and 10 month old, fifo hubby. Iam lucky to have my mum and dad close by. I have been doing the couch to 5k. 3 workouts a week is all ive had to find time for. Generally i drop off kids and run for 30mins, 15mins out and 15mins back ha ha or when they come to visit i disappear for half an hour. When hubby is home, i go after kids go to bed. I also find i perform better in the dark lol i just pound the pavement with a friend. If my friend cant come i have my dog that comes along (more so I feel safer in the dark by myself lol) i didnt do any exericise for a long time! I just bit the bullet and said NO! I Need to make time for this! It is not negotiable anymore. It is hard i know. Just try to find what works for you and your family :-)
    Oh and i just saw someone posted about a skipping rope! I bought one just 2 days ago for when i absolutely cant get out ill do that.
  • Azzie521
    Azzie521 Posts: 32 Member
    dhall4797 wrote: »
    Iam definitely in the same boat! 4yo and 10 month old, fifo hubby. Iam lucky to have my mum and dad close by. I have been doing the couch to 5k. 3 workouts a week is all ive had to find time for. Generally i drop off kids and run for 30mins, 15mins out and 15mins back ha ha or when they come to visit i disappear for half an hour. When hubby is home, i go after kids go to bed. I also find i perform better in the dark lol i just pound the pavement with a friend. If my friend cant come i have my dog that comes along (more so I feel safer in the dark by myself lol) i didnt do any exericise for a long time! I just bit the bullet and said NO! I Need to make time for this! It is not negotiable anymore. It is hard i know. Just try to find what works for you and your family :-)
    Oh and i just saw someone posted about a skipping rope! I bought one just 2 days ago for when i absolutely cant get out ill do that.

    That is great! Its true that where there is a will there is a way!
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