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[00:01:22] podcasts in our network. Today's post comes from Optimal Relationships Daily where articles covering all types of relationships are read to you every day. So with that, let's hear this one from Greg as we optimize your life. Tips to Help Busy Moms Find Time to Exercise by Josh Anderson

[00:01:44] of DIYActive.com. Whether you have kids or not, finding time to work out on a busy day can be a struggle for everyone. But as a busy mom, you know how difficult it is to get 5 minutes to

[00:01:58] yourself to have a pee, let alone 45 minutes to try that yoga tutorial your friends have been raving about. Help Busy Moms Find Time to Exercise. Whether your kids are old enough for extracurricular activities or you need to squeeze some fitness in between naps,

[00:02:16] finding time for fitness can help you feel more energized and happy. Remember, exercise is essential for self-care and keeps our minds and bodies healthy. Although it's easy to forget to look after yourself when you have little ones clamoring for your attention, taking a little

[00:02:32] time to prioritize yourself will make you feel so much more capable of facing the day ahead. Trust us, you're doing a great job, and you deserve to feel it! Here are our tips to help busy moms find time to exercise. Number 1. Do It Early.

[00:02:48] Whether your teenagers refuse to participate in early nights or your babies wake up for feeding, we all know how sleep-deprived a busy mom's life can be, and getting up any earlier than absolutely necessary can be a harrowing experience. But getting up and fitting in

[00:03:04] some exercise before the kids get out of bed can provide you with some much-needed alone time. Yoga is one of the best workouts for early risers, as the combination of exercise with meditation

[00:03:15] and mindfulness is a wonderful way to greet the day, whether it's a 15-minute sunrise yoga practice or an hour-long workout. You might even be able to employ some of those breathing exercises when breakfast ends up on the wall! Number 2. Make an Appointment.

[00:03:32] Studies show that we're more likely to commit when we add things to our diaries or calendars. Make a commitment to your workout by actively writing it down as part of your weekly schedule.

[00:03:42] That way, you'll feel more obligated to complete the practice, even if you're not in the mood. Scheduling in your workouts like this also makes it a little easier to rope in help when needed and lets your partner know in advance when they'll be expected to make dinner

[00:03:56] or do the school runs while you work out. Number 3. Plan Your Activities. In addition to blocking our specific time to workout, it's a good idea to take this a step further and plan what you're going to do with your time. In the gym, think about what pieces

[00:04:12] of equipment you're going to use and for how long. If you're following an online exercise class from home, pick the one you're going to participate in ahead of time. Similarly, be sure you have all the equipment you need ready before your designated workout time. Resistance bands can

[00:04:28] easily be thrown in diaper bags for spontaneous workouts, or you could create a home gym setup ready for you when you find 5 minutes to workout. Number 4. Forget Fashion. We're all about time-saving here. Busy moms already have plenty to worry about without

[00:04:45] thinking about what the latest gym fashions are. Just grab something comfy that you can move around in for your workout. You could even sleep in your workout clothes to make your early morning exercise even more convenient. Number 5. Include The Kids.

[00:04:59] As much as taking time to exercise is an excellent opportunity for some alone time in a busy mom's life, working out doesn't need to be in a locked room away from the kids. You know that the second

[00:05:10] the bathroom door closes is when your kids need you the most. So make exercise part of family time and get everyone involved. Not only will this give you a better chance of actually completing

[00:05:21] your workout, but it will also encourage the kids to grow up with a good fitness ethic and can be a wonderful bonding experience. Number 6. Jungle Gym Boot Camp. One brilliant way to workout around your kids is to do it with them. Transform their playtime into

[00:05:38] a DIY jungle gym boot camp and kill two birds with one stone. Park benches make an excellent spot for tricep dips, monkey bars can become pull-up bars, and even a game of tag can help

[00:05:49] you get your heart rate up and burn some calories in a way that's super fun and lets your kids feel involved. Number 7. Become a Workout Ninja. Even if you can't find 30 minutes to complete a

[00:06:02] proper workout, there are plenty of ways to sneak exercise into your daily routine without anyone noticing. Try doing squats while you brew your morning coffee. Complete lunges around the grocery store. Do some weights while the dinner cooks. Jump on the treadmill while the kids watch

[00:06:18] cartoons. You'll be surprised how quickly a few five-minute exercises can build up. And number 8. Don't be too hard on yourself. We all know that being a mom is tough, rewarding, and incredible and wouldn't change it for the world, but tough too. Finding even five minutes

[00:06:37] to exercise can seem impossible when you're juggling kids, chores, and work, but it is vital for your physical and mental well-being. You just listened to the post titled, Tips to Help Busy Moms Find Time to Exercise by Josh Anderson of DIYactive.com.

[00:06:58] And thanks so much to Josh for helping not just the moms but frankly everyone out there find some time to exercise. And I've got to say, I really believe in Josh's teachings here because pretty

[00:07:09] much all of his tips are laced somehow with a lot of the leading habit research about how we can commit to doing things. So whether it's working out or something else that you're trying to

[00:07:20] supplement your schedule with, look to integrate a few of the same themes we heard today. Namely, pairing activities together, so doing two things at once like playing with the kids while working out in the jungle gym. Scheduling things together or habit stacking such as doing yoga right at

[00:07:36] sunset so that way yoga is paired with waking up or enjoying a sunset, something you'd maybe be doing anyway. And finally, being specific about the schedule. Appointments and plans made in

[00:07:47] advance make for less stress in many cases. It sounds weird but it's true as we can already count on something being taken care of and thus don't have to keep wondering about where and how we're

[00:07:57] going to fit it in. Sharing this plan with your partner too as Josh mentioned is also great because bringing other people into the mix creates accountability. So again a hugely applicable

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