SAHMs: when do you work out?

mariantheb · March 2013

I have been doing Insanity while my 2 year old naps, but lately his naps are getting short and/or nonexistent. Today, I worked out in his basement playroom as he played nicely for 40 minutes but now I have Mommy guilt that I worked out as he played.

mrs.mastro · March 2013

That is exactly what I do most of the time. I don't think you should feel guilty at all. It is good for LOs to self-play. You need some time to yourself, especially if he is not napping, and he needs to get used to that. I read

2-Step · March 2013

I just got back from a run with my 1 y/o in the jogging stroller. My older DS is at preschool. When they are both home I use the gym daycare or we ride bikes or my older DS and I will play Just Dance! while my younger one naps. I used to do workout vid

lindslalala · March 2013

During his morning nap. It's going to suck when that nap goes away lol.

I wouldn't feel guilty at all about working out while he was playing nicely! 40 minutes out of an entire day is perfectly fine. He was probably entertained by what you

aggiewife25 · March 2013

Don't feel guilty at all. I'm doing Insanity too and I workout while DD naps and DS watches tv. He loves it because he can pick out his movie/show and not have to worry about his sister fighting him over his choice. If you can't get over the guilt, you ca

megsll · March 2013

My two year old naps a couple if days out if the week , so I workout then. He knows if he doesn't go down I'll be working out. I set him up with something to do, but he likes to watch and kind of join in. He just does squats in front of the tv I am doi

beany02 · March 2013

I use our gym's childcare when i workout. When the weather is nice i run with the jogging stroller, and sometimes i do a dvd while DD plays in her exersaucer. She thinks it's funny to watch me : )

sunflwr2 · March 2013

I joined a gym that has a daycare I really like. The daycare hours are really great and its no additional charge to my membership. i like it because my daughter (18 months)gets to play with other kids or just gets a change of pace. It tire

sunflwr2 · March 2013

Ps...don't feel bad about working out when your kid is awake...I think it's great your child sees you being active!!!

Angela814 · March 2013

Charlotte is in a preschool program at the YMCA Tues/Thurs, so I workout while she's in preschool. She also has a tumbling class there on Fridays, so I workout during that also.

Arnegard · March 2013

I run on the treadmill in the basement while my almost 3 year old naps. My 5 yo plays computer, watches a movie or plays in the toyroom.

It sets a good example for them to know you make yourself and exercise a priority.

blushingbride_08 · March 2013

I work out 20 mins in the morning doing a circuit training and 20 mins in the afternoon doing Zumba. My lo is in his jumperoo at this time working out too lol. Sometimes we go for a walk too but it has been cold. Also I challenge myself to do 100 of one p

Princess_Lily · March 2013

Our gym has a wonderful childcare room and starts watching children at 3mo - 12yo

they don't do diaper changes though, and if your BFing you will be paged.

vlagrl29 · March 2013

We go to a gym that has a kids club. she loves playing with other kids and I love working out without having to worry if she will wake up

ALEXIS RYAN · March 2013

I try to work out first thing in the morning, while my toddler is eating breakfast. I put my 4 month old either in his swing or on his mat with a few toys. Sometimes I cant do it in the morning because kids are not allowing it so I'll work out right befor

KateVA · March 2013

Never feel guilty about taking care of yourself!

when they were younger, they went to the gym daycare. It was great, they loved it, I got a break and a workout.

Now I belong to a gym without child care so I go at 6am before anyone is awake.

jglenn4 · March 2013

Since DD is only 2 weeks old I can't utilize gym daycare yet so I go at 6 am o after 7 and on weekends. It's a pain but I get it done.

Tracy6450 · March 2013

Do you have a gym that you could sign up to? That was the best decision I made once my 2nd was born. I wast trying to fit in workouts when they napped, but they never napped at the same time, and working out while they were awake always was in

spencerlynne · March 2013

I have a 23 months old ACTIVE little boy and it is a challenge to work out while he's up. I get up early in the morning to walk/jog on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Then I exercise when he's napping - usually a 30-60 minute DVD of pilates, barre or car

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