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Fitness for Busy Parents
Seven tried and true ways to stay active!
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Finding time for fitness as a busy parent can be challenging. I get it – I’m a mother of four. Balancing a hectic work schedule, the responsibilities of raising children and an unending list of household chores is just the tip of the parental iceberg.
I’m here to give you the good news – you don’t have to put fitness on the backburner!
7 fitness tips for busy parents
We all know fitness is important to maintain mental and physical health. Here are seven ways every busy parent can make fitness a regular part of their daily lives!
Get active with your kids
Children love to mimic their parents, so why not make fitness a fun family activity? Take a walk, ride a bike, or hit the park and play games together. This way, get to spend time with your kids and exercise. Win, win!
Plan time for fitness
A busy family schedule can be chaotic and often changes on the fly. View your workouts as “non-negotiable” you time.
Take 10 minutes every weekend to plan when and where you’ll be exercising in the upcoming week. Stay accountable and minimise your chance of missing your sessions by scheduling them when distractions and last-minute changes are the least likely to happen.
Find a friend, find a gym
Keeping your fitness up is a lot easier when it’s something you look forward to. So, find something you enjoy doing! Looking for even more motivation and accountability? Get a friend to join in! Combining fitness and social time with your nearest and dearest provides a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Use short, high-intensity workouts
Don't throw in the towel when your time or budget is limited.
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Ask any one of the InnerFight coaches for a short workout and they will serve you up a treat that you can do from the comfort of your living room. No matter where the day takes you, there’s always room for a heart-raising 15-minute workout with a hit of feel-good endorphins, free of charge.
Exercise while you wait
As parents, we spend much of our time waiting on our children while they do their own activities. Keep a pair of trainers in your car and use your downtime to go for a walk or run.
Switch up your commute
If you drive to work, park as far as possible from the office. Getting those steps in is always a surefire way to reach your goals. If possible, you could also try cycling to work!
Make chores count
Chores are a GREAT way for busy parents to fit in exercise. Whether you’re vacuuming, doing the dishes or laundry, you’re undoubtedly moving. Make it fun by turning up the tunes. Mix in lunges, squats and those signature dance moves your kids cringe at the sight of as you move from room to room.
Closing thoughts
Regular, consistent exercise is critical to living a long, healthy life. While incorporating fitness into your weekly routine as a busy parent may take a bit of creativity, it's worth it. Embrace the habit and keep it fun, the rest will take care of itself.
ENGINE
Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.
HYROX
This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!
ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises
MOBILITY
This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride
Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.
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Monday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.
Wednesday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.
Saturday
Time: 5:15am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 6:00am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
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Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!
Monday:
We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!
Conditioning:
40 min amrap in pairs
50 Cal Row
6 wall walks
50 CB Clean and Jerk
6 Wall Walks
50 Box Jump Overs
6 Wall Walks
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between
A: 8 Dual DB Z press
B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows
Conditioning:
12 min amrap
30 Wall balls
30/25 cal ski
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 Mins
12 min amrap
30/25 Sal Ass bike
20 V Ups
20 Russian KB Swings
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1
Conditioning:
10 rounds for time
5 Front Squats
Pool Run
5 burpee pull-ups
Thursday:
Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +
1 Power snatch
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
500m ski
500m row
1000m c2 bike
Friday:
FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups
Conditioning:
5 min amrap
9 Deadlift
6 Hang Power Clean
3 STOH
Rest 3 mins x 3
Finding time for fitness as a busy parent can be challenging. I get it – I’m a mother of four. Balancing a hectic work schedule, the responsibilities of raising children and an unending list of household chores is just the tip of the parental iceberg.
I’m here to give you the good news – you don’t have to put fitness on the backburner!
7 fitness tips for busy parents
We all know fitness is important to maintain mental and physical health. Here are seven ways every busy parent can make fitness a regular part of their daily lives!
Get active with your kids
Children love to mimic their parents, so why not make fitness a fun family activity? Take a walk, ride a bike, or hit the park and play games together. This way, get to spend time with your kids and exercise. Win, win!
Plan time for fitness
A busy family schedule can be chaotic and often changes on the fly. View your workouts as “non-negotiable” you time.
Take 10 minutes every weekend to plan when and where you’ll be exercising in the upcoming week. Stay accountable and minimise your chance of missing your sessions by scheduling them when distractions and last-minute changes are the least likely to happen.
Find a friend, find a gym
Keeping your fitness up is a lot easier when it’s something you look forward to. So, find something you enjoy doing! Looking for even more motivation and accountability? Get a friend to join in! Combining fitness and social time with your nearest and dearest provides a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Use short, high-intensity workouts
Don't throw in the towel when your time or budget is limited.
Ask any one of the InnerFight coaches for a short workout and they will serve you up a treat that you can do from the comfort of your living room. No matter where the day takes you, there’s always room for a heart-raising 15-minute workout with a hit of feel-good endorphins, free of charge.
Exercise while you wait
As parents, we spend much of our time waiting on our children while they do their own activities. Keep a pair of trainers in your car and use your downtime to go for a walk or run.
Switch up your commute
If you drive to work, park as far as possible from the office. Getting those steps in is always a surefire way to reach your goals. If possible, you could also try cycling to work!
Make chores count
Chores are a GREAT way for busy parents to fit in exercise. Whether you’re vacuuming, doing the dishes or laundry, you’re undoubtedly moving. Make it fun by turning up the tunes. Mix in lunges, squats and those signature dance moves your kids cringe at the sight of as you move from room to room.
Closing thoughts
Regular, consistent exercise is critical to living a long, healthy life. While incorporating fitness into your weekly routine as a busy parent may take a bit of creativity, it's worth it. Embrace the habit and keep it fun, the rest will take care of itself.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride
Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.
Monday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.
Wednesday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.
Saturday
Time: 5:15am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 6:00am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!
Monday:
We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!
Conditioning:
40 min amrap in pairs
50 Cal Row
6 wall walks
50 CB Clean and Jerk
6 Wall Walks
50 Box Jump Overs
6 Wall Walks
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between
A: 8 Dual DB Z press
B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows
Conditioning:
12 min amrap
30 Wall balls
30/25 cal ski
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 Mins
12 min amrap
30/25 Sal Ass bike
20 V Ups
20 Russian KB Swings
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1
Conditioning:
10 rounds for time
5 Front Squats
Pool Run
5 burpee pull-ups
Thursday:
Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +
1 Power snatch
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
500m ski
500m row
1000m c2 bike
Friday:
FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups
Conditioning:
5 min amrap
9 Deadlift
6 Hang Power Clean
3 STOH
Rest 3 mins x 3
ENGINE
Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.
HYROX
This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!
ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises
MOBILITY
This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
Finding time for fitness as a busy parent can be challenging. I get it – I’m a mother of four. Balancing a hectic work schedule, the responsibilities of raising children and an unending list of household chores is just the tip of the parental iceberg.
I’m here to give you the good news – you don’t have to put fitness on the backburner!
7 fitness tips for busy parents
We all know fitness is important to maintain mental and physical health. Here are seven ways every busy parent can make fitness a regular part of their daily lives!
Get active with your kids
Children love to mimic their parents, so why not make fitness a fun family activity? Take a walk, ride a bike, or hit the park and play games together. This way, get to spend time with your kids and exercise. Win, win!
Plan time for fitness
A busy family schedule can be chaotic and often changes on the fly. View your workouts as “non-negotiable” you time.
Take 10 minutes every weekend to plan when and where you’ll be exercising in the upcoming week. Stay accountable and minimise your chance of missing your sessions by scheduling them when distractions and last-minute changes are the least likely to happen.
Find a friend, find a gym
Keeping your fitness up is a lot easier when it’s something you look forward to. So, find something you enjoy doing! Looking for even more motivation and accountability? Get a friend to join in! Combining fitness and social time with your nearest and dearest provides a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Use short, high-intensity workouts
Don't throw in the towel when your time or budget is limited.
Ask any one of the InnerFight coaches for a short workout and they will serve you up a treat that you can do from the comfort of your living room. No matter where the day takes you, there’s always room for a heart-raising 15-minute workout with a hit of feel-good endorphins, free of charge.
Exercise while you wait
As parents, we spend much of our time waiting on our children while they do their own activities. Keep a pair of trainers in your car and use your downtime to go for a walk or run.
Switch up your commute
If you drive to work, park as far as possible from the office. Getting those steps in is always a surefire way to reach your goals. If possible, you could also try cycling to work!
Make chores count
Chores are a GREAT way for busy parents to fit in exercise. Whether you’re vacuuming, doing the dishes or laundry, you’re undoubtedly moving. Make it fun by turning up the tunes. Mix in lunges, squats and those signature dance moves your kids cringe at the sight of as you move from room to room.
Closing thoughts
Regular, consistent exercise is critical to living a long, healthy life. While incorporating fitness into your weekly routine as a busy parent may take a bit of creativity, it's worth it. Embrace the habit and keep it fun, the rest will take care of itself.
Monday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.
Wednesday
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.
Saturday
Time: 5:15am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 6:00am
Location: Cape Town
Session: Two Oceans
Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.
Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!
Monday:
We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!
Conditioning:
40 min amrap in pairs
50 Cal Row
6 wall walks
50 CB Clean and Jerk
6 Wall Walks
50 Box Jump Overs
6 Wall Walks
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between
A: 8 Dual DB Z press
B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows
Conditioning:
12 min amrap
30 Wall balls
30/25 cal ski
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 Mins
12 min amrap
30/25 Sal Ass bike
20 V Ups
20 Russian KB Swings
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1
Conditioning:
10 rounds for time
5 Front Squats
Pool Run
5 burpee pull-ups
Thursday:
Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +
1 Power snatch
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
500m ski
500m row
1000m c2 bike
Friday:
FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press
rest 3 mins
Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups
Conditioning:
5 min amrap
9 Deadlift
6 Hang Power Clean
3 STOH
Rest 3 mins x 3
ENGINE
Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.
HYROX
This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!
ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises
MOBILITY
This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride
Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.
Finding time for fitness as a busy parent can be challenging. I get it – I’m a mother of four. Balancing a hectic work schedule, the responsibilities of raising children and an unending list of household chores is just the tip of the parental iceberg.
I’m here to give you the good news – you don’t have to put fitness on the backburner!
7 fitness tips for busy parents
We all know fitness is important to maintain mental and physical health. Here are seven ways every busy parent can make fitness a regular part of their daily lives!
Get active with your kids
Children love to mimic their parents, so why not make fitness a fun family activity? Take a walk, ride a bike, or hit the park and play games together. This way, get to spend time with your kids and exercise. Win, win!
Plan time for fitness
A busy family schedule can be chaotic and often changes on the fly. View your workouts as “non-negotiable” you time.
Take 10 minutes every weekend to plan when and where you’ll be exercising in the upcoming week. Stay accountable and minimise your chance of missing your sessions by scheduling them when distractions and last-minute changes are the least likely to happen.
Find a friend, find a gym
Keeping your fitness up is a lot easier when it’s something you look forward to. So, find something you enjoy doing! Looking for even more motivation and accountability? Get a friend to join in! Combining fitness and social time with your nearest and dearest provides a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Use short, high-intensity workouts
Don't throw in the towel when your time or budget is limited.
Ask any one of the InnerFight coaches for a short workout and they will serve you up a treat that you can do from the comfort of your living room. No matter where the day takes you, there’s always room for a heart-raising 15-minute workout with a hit of feel-good endorphins, free of charge.
Exercise while you wait
As parents, we spend much of our time waiting on our children while they do their own activities. Keep a pair of trainers in your car and use your downtime to go for a walk or run.
Switch up your commute
If you drive to work, park as far as possible from the office. Getting those steps in is always a surefire way to reach your goals. If possible, you could also try cycling to work!
Make chores count
Chores are a GREAT way for busy parents to fit in exercise. Whether you’re vacuuming, doing the dishes or laundry, you’re undoubtedly moving. Make it fun by turning up the tunes. Mix in lunges, squats and those signature dance moves your kids cringe at the sight of as you move from room to room.
Closing thoughts
Regular, consistent exercise is critical to living a long, healthy life. While incorporating fitness into your weekly routine as a busy parent may take a bit of creativity, it's worth it. Embrace the habit and keep it fun, the rest will take care of itself.
Finding time for fitness as a busy parent can be challenging. I get it – I’m a mother of four. Balancing a hectic work schedule, the responsibilities of raising children and an unending list of household chores is just the tip of the parental iceberg.
I’m here to give you the good news – you don’t have to put fitness on the backburner!
7 fitness tips for busy parents
We all know fitness is important to maintain mental and physical health. Here are seven ways every busy parent can make fitness a regular part of their daily lives!
Get active with your kids
Children love to mimic their parents, so why not make fitness a fun family activity? Take a walk, ride a bike, or hit the park and play games together. This way, get to spend time with your kids and exercise. Win, win!
Plan time for fitness
A busy family schedule can be chaotic and often changes on the fly. View your workouts as “non-negotiable” you time.
Take 10 minutes every weekend to plan when and where you’ll be exercising in the upcoming week. Stay accountable and minimise your chance of missing your sessions by scheduling them when distractions and last-minute changes are the least likely to happen.
Find a friend, find a gym
Keeping your fitness up is a lot easier when it’s something you look forward to. So, find something you enjoy doing! Looking for even more motivation and accountability? Get a friend to join in! Combining fitness and social time with your nearest and dearest provides a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Use short, high-intensity workouts
Don't throw in the towel when your time or budget is limited.
Ask any one of the InnerFight coaches for a short workout and they will serve you up a treat that you can do from the comfort of your living room. No matter where the day takes you, there’s always room for a heart-raising 15-minute workout with a hit of feel-good endorphins, free of charge.
Exercise while you wait
As parents, we spend much of our time waiting on our children while they do their own activities. Keep a pair of trainers in your car and use your downtime to go for a walk or run.
Switch up your commute
If you drive to work, park as far as possible from the office. Getting those steps in is always a surefire way to reach your goals. If possible, you could also try cycling to work!
Make chores count
Chores are a GREAT way for busy parents to fit in exercise. Whether you’re vacuuming, doing the dishes or laundry, you’re undoubtedly moving. Make it fun by turning up the tunes. Mix in lunges, squats and those signature dance moves your kids cringe at the sight of as you move from room to room.
Closing thoughts
Regular, consistent exercise is critical to living a long, healthy life. While incorporating fitness into your weekly routine as a busy parent may take a bit of creativity, it's worth it. Embrace the habit and keep it fun, the rest will take care of itself.
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