Let’s get fit Mama’s!! As mum’s, I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to find the time to get in a workout. With your little one needing your attention, and finding motivation to work-out, it can be difficult. Start off slow. Remember that your body needs to get back into moving around and give it time. A simple 20 minute workout every day will have you moving in the right direction for your fitness goals.
Below are a few simple workouts you can do while taking your baby out in the stroller and at the same time, keeping an eye on them!
Start off with a warm-up by walking around with your baby for 5 minutes. This will get your body ready for the workout.
- Squats:
Squats are a great multi functional exercise. They work out your legs, core and improve your balance.
Place your hands on the stroller, start with your feet a little wider than hip-width apart, engage your core. Sit back with your hips as if you are sitting in a chair. Continue to lower yourself until your thighs are almost parallel with the floor (Or as low as your body can go). Slowly lift your heels up & lower with control.
- Oblique knee lift:
This is a great standing abdominal workout. Holding onto the stroller with one arm, facing sideways, lift your right knee up to the side, and at the same time bend to the side. You are effectively doing a side bend with a knee lift. Repeat 20 times one each side.
- Side leg lifts:
Shape up your legs with this simple but effective workout. Standing sideways, holding on to the stroller, lift your leg sidewise as high as possible. Repeat this workout 20 times on each leg. Feel the burn!!
- Reverse lunge:
Lunges are a great full body workout. Hold on to your stroller while facing forwards, take a step back with one leg and lunge. Step back to the starting position. Repeat this for 10 to 15 reps on each leg and start toning those legs!
- Backward kicks:
Tone up your glutes with this exercise. Looking forward and holding on to the stroller for balance, kick back with one leg. Repeat this 20 times on one side and then do the same for the other.
Repeat this whole workout as many times as you can or as many times as your little one will allow you to! Don’t forget to cool down and stretch once you’re done.
There are always ways in which you can get in a workout. It doesn’t have to be high intensity and you don’t have to spend an hour at the gym to fit one in. Find what works for your lifestyle and get in a 20 minute workout daily and see the difference it will have on you not only physically, but mentally also.
Tag us on Instagram at @yapp_totos and @nourishbynush and let us know how the workout went for you! Get to moving ladies. You’ve got this!! Stay fit and fabulous!
About the author: Anushka Chandaria is a certified health coach. Through Nourish by Nush (Instagram: @nourishbynush) she helps clients reach their health goals using a holistic approach by taking into consideration all aspects of well being such as their mind, body and soul.