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10 Best Stay At Home Mom Tips to Staying Active

Discover 10 Best Stay At Home Mom Tips to Staying Active

10 Best Stay At Home Mom Tips to Staying Active

  • Staying active as a stay at home mom is essential to maintain good health and maintaining peace. Even though it is clear that we must stay active as moms, it still feels like a huge challenge. With crazy schedules and lack of help, remaining active can be unmanageable. But, don’t give up! You got this!
  • I’ve struggled with working out before my pregnancy but now because of the tips provided in this post; I can stay active as a stay at home mom. Don’t let all this information go to waste, keep reading for amazing tips for staying active as a stay at home mom.

What is a SAHM (Stay at Home Mom)?

  • A Stay at Home Mom can be an unemployed mother that is getting supported by her partner in the reasoning of close parenting by the mother while the partner works to manage the finances.

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  • A Stay at Home Mom can be a mother that is employed, or self-employed, and works at home while caring for her kids. She can still be supported by a significant other or can very well be a single parent.

Why is staying active as a stay at home mom challenging?

  • I don’t know about you, but for me, before I even had my daughter, working out was hard. I found myself completely drained after working my 9 to 5 job and coming home. It was hard to find the motivation to go to the gym and work out. The only time outside of my pregnancy that I was able to motivate myself was during my deployment. Even then, I was powered by pre-workout drinks and BCAA. During my pregnancy, Anal Beads I was forced to attend Pregnancy PT (Physical Training) brought to you by the Army. It was hard enough waking up for formation at 7 in the am but now I had to wake up at 5:30 in the am to go workout. Yeah, I think anybody would feel powerless at that time of the morning.
  • But, don’t be discouraged! You can manage to stay active as a stay at home mom. I have gathered plenty of tips to help.

10 Best Stay At Home Mom Tips to Staying Active

  • Tip 1: Plan and Be Flexible

    • Though things don’t always go as planned, planning can prevent you from losing interest in working out.
    • Knowing the common roadblocks on a given day, you can better manage your motivation to stay active as a SAHM.
    • If you know your baby wakes up at a particular time of the day, workout before that time. If the baby decides not to cooperate on a given day, then take care of the baby and work out with the baby in sight.
  • Tip 2: Add the Kids

    • Have toddlers running around? This opportunity can be great for you, have them work out with you. Toddlers love to copy their mommy.
    • Workout with the kids can be fun and a great time to bond with your little one. Plus, they will be staying fit and have no clue of it. If you’re lucky enough, they will be tired afterward and ready to nap or go to sleep.
  • Tip 3: Go For a Walk

    • Walking is the natural form of staying active for stay at home moms. You can quickly go for a walk and bring the kids with you. If you have a baby or a toddler, bring out the stroller and strap them in.
    • Make sure to bring snacks and drinks on your water for you and the kids. In this way, neither you or the kids get “Hangry” or dehydrated.
    • Check out this amazing blog post about the Benefits of Walking For Stay At Home Moms!
  • Tip 4: Wear Workout Clothes Throughout the Day

    • Wearing workout clothes will prevent you from making excuses or thinking about how much energy it will take to change clothes. Having on your workout clothes can also be used as a reminder throughout the day that you need to work out.
    • You can work out as soon as you have extra free time because you already being in the right clothes.
  • Tip 5: Ask Your Partner or a Family Member to Watch the Kids

    • Having someone take care of the kids so you can workout can aid you in having the time to exercise. Not having to worry about time, you can focus more on your workout and take the time out to relax. This isolation can be the time you can have to detox from a stressful day.
    • To help keep the kids entertained, try these 18 Non-Screen Activities Guaranteed To Keep Your Kids Entertained Indoors!
  • Tip 6: Use Home Workout Videos

    • The internet is full of online workout videos, some can be completely free and others for a small price. Youtube, might just be your best friend when it comes down to find quick and easy workouts to do at home. I love using Pinterest to find good workout plans.
    • Learn more about How to Workout at Home as a Stay at Home Mom.
  • Tip 7: Do Body Weight Exercises

    • As a Mommy Veteran, I know this tip very well. You have to randomly conduct physical training on your own throughout the day. Wake up and do 10 push-ups. Hold a plank for a minute in the kitchen while you wait for the food to be done. Do squats while caring for your baby.
  • Tip 8: Pool Time with the Kids

    • During pool time, you could be swimming with the kids. Make sure you and your kids wear the proper life vest.
  • Tip 9: Follow Fitness Influencers on Instagram

    • This tip can help anyone, pregnant or not pregnant. When I was really serious about working out and eating healthy, I added a bunch of fitness influencers on Instagram. In this way, when I log in, I was bound to see one of them promoting a workout. I used to save the post of influencers, so I can use their exercises later on when I was ready to workout. Even when I went to the gym and didn’t know what to do, I would revisit these posts. This tip can be used as a reminder and motivation to stay active.
  • Tip 10: Find a Gym with Childcare

    • I laugh when I think about this option because I recall when I was little my mom had me in this kids’ workout program at the gym. While she was working out, I was at the kids’ program. I had a blast, and I’m sure she loved her free time just to work out.
    • Many gyms offer childcare in their facility. LA Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness offer childcare.

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[…] Once you’ve finally managed your time better, you can now have a bit of time for your self. Take advantage of this! It’s not your reward — it’s required, so you don’t fill from an empty cup. Self-care is as important as taking care of our kids, and there are various ways to do this! Try these 8 self-care ideas, or these tips on how to stay active. […]

Ayesha

Wednesday 20th of March 2019

Being active is SO important. It's the only way our kids will learn the importance of fitness. Fabulous ideas!

Elizabeth | Tired Mom Supermom

Wednesday 20th of March 2019

It's a challenge to stay active in our home, but we make a habit of leaving the house for walks on a daily basis because its not only important for health but sanity too!

Cailtin

Tuesday 19th of March 2019

I needed these tips! Being a SAHM does make working out a little harder, but if we plan for it then there’s always time! My kids like to sit on top of me when I’m on my yoga mat 😂 makes my workouts a little interesting!

Kayla

Wednesday 20th of March 2019

Hi Cailtin,

I’m happy I could help! :) awww. Sounds like fun and a good challenge. Next time they do it, say “challenge accepted” 😂😁

Xoxo, Kayla | Mommy Blogger | My Motherhood Made Easy

Reese J.

Tuesday 19th of March 2019

Yes, Yes, and Yes! I like being a SAHM in spurts so when it's that time, I definitely have to find creative ways to stay active. Having a gym membership with a daycare is CLUTCH!

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