Workout ideas for someone with no "time".

lstockham39
lstockham39 Posts: 26 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys. I am a single mom who works, takes care of my child as well as my sisters 7 children on a regular basis. On top of the household duties, I also volunteer for several different things. My question is, does anyone have any suggestions of quick exercises to start me out with? Like the basics? I have not worked out a day in my life!! lol... I have tried to look around on internet, but there is so much info, from different sources, it's like who do you trust, and what actually works, etc?? Help?? How many situps, pullups, jumping jacks, etc. should I do?? LOL. I am COMPLETELY clueless...

Thanks!

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  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/03/10/angry-birds-workout-plan/
  • xxthoroughbred
    xxthoroughbred Posts: 346 Member
    If you have a half hour to spare, workout videos are great and can be done while a child on your watch is sleeping (I'm not sure what age yours is).

    Sometimes you just have to make it happen. Skip out on volunteering one day or skip doing the dishes and you'll find some time.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Anything you can/will do regularly "works" - just start moving.

    I use Leslie Sansone Walk at Home (for cardio) .... here's a clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsfbneFQ_8&feature=related

    You just do as much as you have time for (DVDs are at Target, KMart, etc).

    This site has lots of ideas depending upon what equipment (if any) you have

    http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blnoweightwkout.htm
  • josettenehmelman
    josettenehmelman Posts: 20 Member
    only 10 mins
    20 high knees
    10 jumping jacks
    20 butt kickers
    10 rim jumps
    10 jumping jacks
    20 high knees

    5 triceps dips
    10 push ups
    10 squats
    10 plie' squats
    10 lunges on each side
    20 calf raises
    5 triceps dips
    10 push-ups
    5 triceps dips
    20 bicycle crunches
    15 regular crunches
    10 leg lifts
    15 plie' squats
    10 scissors
    20 calf raises

    cool down with warm up

    This is from pinterest, look on there, they have lots of ideas!~ hope this helps
  • lstockham39
    lstockham39 Posts: 26 Member
    This is fantastic!! Thank you!!
  • akoivisto
    akoivisto Posts: 141 Member
    Isn't this site fantatic! :) So many helpful people.
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    All of the above and with all those kids, go out and play with them! Working out does not have to be structured. Ride bike with them if you can, take them to the park and play ball....

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