My two favorite exercises for moms to do at home are squats and push-ups. No equipment is required and you can do as many of them as you want! And, when you think about it, you really do squat all day long anyway- getting on and off the toilet, sitting down to dinner, or sitting down at the computer are all times when you are practicing anyway. So, let’s just say you have a ten minute window and all your children are happy for the moment…practice your squats with your lighter kid on your back.
Exhibit A
Apologies for photo quality, my seven year old was the photographer!!
Exhibit B
My child is having a blast hanging on, and I am working really hard!
Then, there is the push-up. If your child is young (under 30 pounds), start with your legs off the floor, lower yourself all the way to the floor, and push back up! To make it easier, just put your knees on the floor.
Finished position is with arms fully extended!
So, assuming all children are still happy and willing to cooperate with you, I’d start with one set of ten on each and work up to three sets of ten. My child is almost 50 pounds, so, I’m doing sets of 1!!!
Fit Mommy is the owner of Fit Mom’s Blog and is passionate about all things related to fitness, food and her family!
My two favorite exercises for moms to do at home are squats and push-ups. No equipment is required and you can do as many of them as you want! And, when you think about it, you really do squat all day long anyway- getting on and off the toilet, sitting down to dinner, or sitting down at the computer are all times when you are practicing anyway. So, let’s just say you have a ten minute window and all your children are happy for the moment…practice your squats with your lighter kid on your back.
Exhibit A
Apologies for photo quality, my seven year old was the photographer!!
Exhibit B
My child is having a blast hanging on, and I am working really hard!
Then, there is the push-up. If your child is young (under 30 pounds), start with your legs off the floor, lower yourself all the way to the floor, and push back up! To make it easier, just put your knees on the floor.
Finished position is with arms fully extended!
So, assuming all children are still happy and willing to cooperate with you, I’d start with one set of ten on each and work up to three sets of ten. My child is almost 50 pounds, so, I’m doing sets of 1!!!
Fit Mommy is the owner of Fit Mom’s Blog and is passionate about all things related to fitness, food and her family!