5 Easy and Simple Exercise Tips for At-Home Moms

My husband and my brother-in-law had a nice bike ride this morning. They told me that it was a good exercise ,and along the way they were discussing if we, me and my sister, – can tag along. They felt that most at-home moms doesn’t get the right kind of exercise. Aside from shopping we need exercise too!

Let’s face the facts. Many women have an extra challenge when dieting – Motherhood. We all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise — but most especially for women with babies or small kids. But there has to be a way to fit exercise into your motherhood routine if you want to lose weight, without losing your sanity. Below you’ll find some suggestions for calorie burning activities real moms can do to fit exercise into their lives.

Hit The Road

Once the school age kids have hit the bus, take a brisk walk for an hour. If you need to, bring your child along in a stroller. Pushing the stroller while taking a brisk walk will actually increase the calories burned, not to mention that your child would probably enjoy it.

Exercise Videos

When the younger kids go down for a nap, pop Barney out of the VCR and insert an aerobics or workout video. You can also try getting your kids involved. At a young age, kids are usually willing to do anything that mom finds interesting. If you have a step workout video, try setting your child up with their own step (child -sized of course) so they can do it with you.

Cut The Grass

Mowing your lawn with a non-riding mower can help you burn quite a few calories. If you normally pay a service to mow your lawn, try cutting back the frequency that they come to every other time, and pick up the extra mowing yourself. Raking your lawn is also a source of a good work out. Not only will you be exercising, but you’ll have a beautiful lawn as a bonus.

Get Your Dancing Shoes

Dancing is a great way to burn some calories. Pop in your favorite CD at home and dance with your kids for an hour. A night of dancing out with your spouse or partner could be a great source of exercise as well as a much needed stress reliever.

General Housework

Moderate everyday housework can also become a part of your official exercise program. Vacuuming, mopping and many other household chores burn calories. Lessen the use of electrical appliances when doing simple housework, if possible.

Calories You Burn When You:

• Stretching for 5 minutes: 21 calories
• Ironing for 15 minutes: 36 calories
• Washing dishes for 15 minutes: 36 calories
• Mopping for 10 minutes: 48 calories
• Making the Bed: 70 calories
• Sleeping for 60 minutes: 59 calories
• Walking/running/play with kids for 20 minutes: 84 calories
• Cooking for 30 minutes: 84 calories
• Jogging for 15 minutes: 111 calories
• Vacuuming for 15 minutes: 37 calories

Total Calories Burned: 478

The Bottom Line

The bottom line is that everyone, including at home mothers, can find a way to fit exercise into their daily routine. It doesn’t have to be a 5-mile run or an hour in the gym.

There are no more excuses. Get busy, Mama!