Exercise tips for the midlife mom

Tips to help you get exercise in as a busy midlife mom.

It can be really tough to get exercise in every day as a midlife mom.  There are so many things you have to remember and do. It can be overwhelming to even think of adding one more thing into the mix. And for many of us exercise tends to fall by the wayside. That is why I want to provide you with a few exercise tips you can practice as a midlife mom.

I know how tough it can be to get your workouts in. There are many days I just want to throw in the towel as well and just say I’m going to start tomorrow;

but what will that do? 

It actually takes you one step further away from feeling your best, having more energy, and conquering your day! 

So here are 4 things you can begin doing now to help you get more movement in each day.   
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4 exercise tips as a busy midlife mom:

1. Commit to 5 minutes a day to work on consistency
2. Stack your habits
3. Get outside with your family
4. Rethink your exercise to movement instead

Quick midlife fitness workout ideas:

You don’t need to start off with a 45-minute workout each and every day, but you do need to make sure you are moving every single day. I like to advocate for a 5-minute workout each and every day.  When you have a busy day and you are running around taking the kids from one place to the next, just squeeze in 5 minutes of a workout to get things started.  I promise it will help you to feel better and once you start to feel better you will want to move more. 

Stack your habits:

Another thing you should consider is stacking your habits. This can begin to make big changes as well.  There are times each day that you are standing around waiting for something, so use that time effectively.  If you are waiting on your coffee to brew-do some squats, shower to heat up-complete countertop pushups, dinner to cook-abs in the kitchen (plank workouts), or while you’re waiting for your child at dance/soccer/baseball practice-walk around the field or around the area.

Move around outside:

Get outside with your family as much as possible.  Something about being outside encourages more movement. So go outside for sidewalk chalk and it will turn into hopscotch, throw a ball around, race each other in various ways (turtle race, one legged race, bear crawl race).  Life is short, have fun and enjoy yourself.

Movement as a whole:

And for goodness sakes, please stop thinking you have to do a “workout”. Movement is just as important so even if you aren’t throwing around weights, if you are moving and carrying kids/groceries around, cleaning the house, gardening, you are moving and that is key.  

If you are struggling with your consistency than I would love for you to grab our Monthly Calendar workout where we provide you with quick workouts you can do in your home while providing you with accountability in our Moving through Midlife Community.

Other blog posts you may enjoy:

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