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The Busy Mom's Guide to Quick At-Home Workouts

The Busy Mom's Guide to Quick At-Home Workouts

Whether you’re a new mom or seasoned veteran, you know about the struggle to find time for yourself. When you’re short on free time, fitness can get bumped to the bottom of your priorities. But it doesn’t have to.

Believe it or not, working out doesn’t have to involve a gym membership or frequent trips to a boutique fitness studio for group classes. At-home workouts can be both quick and effective. If you’re a busy mom, consider this your guide for working out at home. Some simple workout ideas and a little inspiration might be all you need to get started.

Jump Rope

Jumping rope is a quick at-home workout and one of the best ways to burn calories if you’re short on time. According to Parents magazine, it’s a cardio blast that can torch over 100 calories in ten minutes. Jump ropes are budget friendly and easy to use. If your kids are older, you might even have one lying around. Ask the kids to join in, and you can work out and spend quality time together all at once.

Power Walk

When it comes to working out, walking is sometimes underrated. A brisk walk can provide a sufficient calorie burn. At the same time, you’ll get a mood boost from sunshine and fresh air. If you have tiny tots, uphill stroller walks can be an amazing, heart-pumping workout.

HIIT

HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a go-to workout for people with busy lifestyles. Circuits usually involve 30-seconds of high-intensity cardio, followed by one minute of strength training and 10 seconds of rest. Then the circuit is repeated. With four or five circuits, you can kick up your heart rate and get a sweat session checked off your list in under 20 minutes.

Family Yoga

At-home yoga is an excellent option for an indoor workout. All you need is a mat, a TV, and internet access. A quick, gentle yoga session can be a fun, family friendly activity, especially on a rainy day. You might even be able to find some yoga workouts on your existing streaming TV service.

MYXfitness Home Studio

The MYXfitness home studio from MYX Fitness provides one-on-one virtual coaches to help you achieve overall health for mind and body. With commercial-grade equipment and an impressive selection of both long and quick workouts for all fitness levels, the program has something for everyone. Other features include heart rate zone training and cross training for complete, results-driven workouts. The best part about MYXfitness is that you don’t have to leave home.

Sometimes, all busy moms want is a little time to themselves. At MYX Fitness, we’re all about getting “me time” in the comfort of your own home. Learn more about the MYXfitness at-home system, or order yours today to get started!

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