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Exercises For Work at Home Moms and Their Families

When you’re a stay at home mother almost every waking moment is dedicated to looking after your children. When you’re busy changing diapers, cooking, cleaning and planning activities for you’re kids it’s very rarely that you can find anytime to yourself let alone 30 to 60 minutes daily to do any of the recommended exercises you need to stay in good health.

So how do you continue to find the energy to take care of your family if you’re suffering from poor health yourself? Believe it or not there are planned exercises that you can do with your entire family. The exercises discussed below are not just fun they can help both you and your family to meet your daily exercise needs and get in better shape.

Go for a walk

Walking is one of the easiest exercises to take up. Walking is both low impact and safe for all ages. It requires no special equipment and can be done anywhere. Take the whole family for an after dinner walk around the park or around your neighborhood. Turn it into a family game and see who can power walk the fastest. Take the family camping and go on a walking trail to really spice up your workout.

Take up jump roping

Jumping rope is not just fun it’s a great cardiovascular exercise. The next time your kids are outside jumping rope join in yourself! In fact why not start a family jump rope group and invite families from within your own neighborhood or other families you’re close with. Jump rope exercises can be switched up to provide variety try doing double-dutch one day, try doing a timed singles jumping the next day and offer a prize to the family member who can complete the most jumps.

Take up dancing classes

What to do with that free hour you have while waiting to pick your children up from their dance class? Why not join a dance class yourself! Dancing is a great aerobic exercise that tones and strengthens the entire body. Live out your dream of being on “Dancing with the Stars” and learn how to ballroom dance. Dance classes can even be taken with the entire family, check with your local dance schools and see what options are available.

Go biking together

Bike riding is a great way to spend some time with your family enjoying the beauty of nature and getting in a workout at the same time. To easily implant bike riding into your family activities take your bikes with you to the park. The next time you have to go down the street to visit a neighbor or pick up one item from the store take the bike instead of your car.

Play a sport

No matter what you’re families’ level of interest is there is a sport out there you can play. Ball sports such as basketball, kickball, and soccer are all fun ways to get your heart pumping and double as great full body exercises. Most ball sports can be played right at home and don’t need any other equipment but a ball. Other sports such as tennis, squash and badminton are popular and easily accessible at most public facilities.

Learn to swim

Chances are you probably already take your children to the local swimming pool during summer months but did you know that swimming is a popular aerobic exercise? Next time you go swimming with your kids turn it into a contest and count how many laps everyone can do. Swimming as an aerobic exercise can also be learned by taking classes from a trained instructor at a gym. Though swimming is fun remember to follow safety practices and wear appropriate gear to ensure no one is injured.

The most important thing to remember when choosing an exercise for you and your family is to have fun with it. In just a few days of regular exercise you and your family will begin to see the results. You will have more energy, have less stress and sleep better. Three things every stay at home mommy needs.