As a new mom I remember searching #fitmom on Instagram, scrolling through these feeds and thinking…‘how in the heck am I ever going to find time to workout again?!’ And ‘is my body every going to be mine again?’
No. This might not be the answer you want to hear, but keep reading mama, trust me you’re going to like what’s coming…
No, you’re never going to ‘find time’ to workout as a new mom. But you can make time. If working out makes you feel strong, if it helps you find a sense of ‘the old you’, if it helps you cope with postpartum depression and anxiety you need to make time for working out.
And no, your body is never going to be yours again. You will forever share your body with your children in the most magical way. Your chest will forever be a place of warmth for your baby. Your arms, a place of comfort and rest. Your legs, a place for bouncing playtime and hiding when your toddler shy’s from a stranger.
When I think about how magical sharing my body is with my baby in this respect, it makes knowing that my body will never be just mine again feel much more magical.
As a new mom I know it’s not always feasible to get uninterrupted time to workout without your baby. So I created this 15 Minute Mommy + Me Workout; 6 exercises you can do at home with your baby!
Turn playtime into #fitmom time with this total body, postpartum workout you can do with your baby or little.
Note: this workout is designed to be done with a baby who has good head/neck control. You can always modify the exercises as needed to keep your baby on the mat if they are not at this stage yet.
This 15-minute mommy + me workout consists of six exercises you can do with your baby. You’ll repeat all six exercises x 3 sets.
Perform each exercise for 40 seconds followed by a 20 second break for the first set, then 30 seconds followed by a 15 second break for the second set, and finally 20 seconds followed by a 10 second break for the third set.
Repeat x 3 sets, dropping the ‘working time’ by 10 seconds per set.
see video above for complete workout and proper exercise form.
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Rainstorms crushed my plans for a morning run with my babe in the jogging stroller, so I finally tried this workout. My sweet girl was ALL smiles and giggles for the entire thing! Thanks for a great workout for me/playtime for my baby!!
Tracy! Way to be flexible and still get your workout in; I love it! Nice work mama! And so glad your baby girl loved the workout too. You’re setting such a great example for her already! xo-Lindsey