5 tips on how to find for exercise with a child
How to find time for exercise with a child?
Every mom has her hands full from morning to night: both in caring for her children and in her professional life and running the household. In this daily rush, every mom should remember about herself and her needs. Neglecting yourself can have consequences in the future in the form of a deterioration in your well-being and even your health.
Readers will surely agree with me that a daily dose of exercise is one of the guarantees of good health and well-being. However, it is worth asking yourself the question and making the effort to answer it: with so many responsibilities, how can you find time for active leisure? How can you find time for sport and exercise with a child?
How to find time for exercise with a child? - Pupus' tips:
- Take a relaxed approach to exercise
It is important to take a relaxed approach to activities that should be enjoyable for us. Don't stress yourself out to do a workout. Don't stress about what the scales say. No. Take a relaxed approach to exercise. Look for fun – in every workout, in the classes you go to, or even in a walk. Exercise is enjoyable. If you think that exercise tires you out and is no fun, find something that you enjoy. Dancing? Swimming? You're bound to like something! When exercise becomes a pleasure, you won't miss an opportunity to move! Set realistic goals
If you are someone who is motivated by goals, set them, but make sure they are realistic. It is good for the goal to relate to exercise itself, e.g., I will go for an hour-long walk at least three times a week. Or: I will jog for 15 minutes every other day. It is important that the goal is realistic and achievable for you. I also advise against goals related to weight (such as losing 5 kg in a month). Such a goal distracts you from exercise and shifts your thoughts to weight issues. And worst of all, when we fail, we get frustrated and easily give up. If you spend all day with your child, make your goal a daily walk. If you like to exercise alone, do it when your child is napping. Just make sure your goal is realistic and tailored to your unique situation.Less but more often
It's a simple rule: less exercise every day is better than strenuous training once in a while. I recommend a minimum plan – just 5 minutes of physical activity every day is enough. That's all it takes. Our mind actually resists change. If we want to change our habits and introduce regular exercise into our lives, it's better to do it slowly, in small steps. Besides, we can always find 5 minutes: 5 minutes before bedtime, 5 minutes earlier in the morning, 5 minutes during the day. This is a really good and proven way to learn regular exercise. Even a very busy mom can find 5 minutes for exercise.Delegate
How to find time for exercise with a child? It's simple! If you explain your problem with exercise by the presence of your child. A child who focuses all your attention – then do this simple thing: entrust your child to someone else's care. It really is possible. Fathers are happy to look after children. If you think this is impossible, talk to your husband, mother, sister, or friend. So, grandma goes for a walk with her grandson, and you go running, swimming, or do Pilates.Exercise with your child
It's possible! You can exercise with your children. You can walk while pushing a stroller (at a fast pace), you can do Nordic walking with your child in a sling, you can even go to swimming lessons with your baby. There are so many possibilities – all you need is a little creativity and desire.So what are you waiting for? Let's get moving, dear moms!
Pupus has organized a wonderful campaign especially for moms: #mamachodzi. The campaign is a challenge that has attracted a number of moms who are interested in outdoor exercise. As part of the campaign, moms walk for two weeks and count the kilometers they have covered. Guaranteed prizes are awarded in the challenge. Join the challenge.
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