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Babystep #6 Explained: Go Workout Mom!
By Cindy | July 22, 2007
Table of contents for Babysteps
- An Overview of 10 Babysteps for Mom’s Fitness Journey
- Babystep #1 Explained: Mental Desire to Change
- Babystep #2 Explained: Medical Background
- Babystep #3 Explained: Determine Current Level of Fitness
- Babystep #4 Explained: Identify Time Constraints
- Babystep #5 Explained: Set Goals
- Babystep #6 Explained: Go Workout Mom!
- Babystep #7 Explained: Take It Slow
- Babystep #8 Explained: Try New Activities
- Babystep #9 Explained: Establish a Support System
- Babystep #10 Explained: Have Fun and Reward Success!
No more excuses, mom. There are many ways we can contribute extra movement to our day. The idea is to start increasing your normal activity levels.
Around the house:
- Stairs, stairs, stairs
- floor: ab exercises, leg lifts, stretches
- Gardening or yard work
- Jogging/walking in place
- Housework (Yuck! We might as well make sure our body benefits from the chores.)
- Videos: Most libraries have a selection of workout videos/dvds. You can vary your workouts and get a good workout for free!
On the Go:
- Sitting in the car: muscle squeezes (butt, stomach, kegels), arm stretches, flex toes
- In the Park: Hang on the monkey bars, chase after the kiddos, walk around the playscape, stretch, standing ab exercises, calf raises
Work on establishing a 30 minute block of time into your day at least 3 times a week. The workout should consist of a warm-up (elevate your heart rate), stretch (warms up the muscles), aerobic/anaerobic exercise, cool down, and stretch. Smile and pat yourself on the back.
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Topics: Cardiovascular Activities, Full Body Workouts |
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