How do I fit in Exercise with kids?

I am a busy stay at home mom. Those who have been a stay at home mom, or are one, know how busy and difficult it is. It is very difficult to take care of your own needs, even to fit in a shower. So how do you manage to fit in exercise with little children?

First, you have to commit to it every day. Commit to an amount of time first, and then it will come easier after that. A 90 day program would be a great start. When I started working out at home, I started with P90X. I decided the only way to get the workout in without it interfering with my small children was to work out early in the morning before they got up. So I woke up at 6 am every morning, and finished around 7 am and quickly got my shower before the house became too busy.  It worked out great.

So second, decide on a time when you will work out and keep that time free of other commitments. I recommend an early time, but whatever works for you is best. Some times after the kids go to bed at night is a good time or even nap time. If there seems like there is no time when the kids are sleeping, try working out when they are awake in the room with you. You might have a few more distractions during the workout, but over time they get used to you working out and will bug you less. I will usually put on a movie for them while working out, and use my computer to play my workout video. You can even let them try to work out with you. My kids like to do that, but only last about 5 minutes before they get distracted and play.

The third thing you need to do is choose the right workout program for you. Everyone has different likes in the type of work out they enjoy. If you choose a program you enjoy, then you are more likely to stick to it. Beachbody has a myriad of programs, and all of them are good programs. I have tried many different videos and thought that it was just not possible to get a good home program. Then I found Beachbody and every program I have done from them is great. Go to the website to look at the programs available.

Lastly, stick with it. Habits take time to form, and this habit is easy to break. So it comes back to commitment. If you commit and follow through, you will succeed.