Anyway- DH travels at least 2 weeks out of each month. I really am trying to stay motivated to exercise. I LOVE to run, and don't see how I can do that when he's gone. So I lose motivation.
My neighbor suggested running laps back and forth on the sidewalk in front of my home (like that side of the block). Would that look weird?
Can you put LO in a jogging stroller and run around the neighborhood? Why are you limited just to the street outside your house? Is there a gym you can join that has childcare while you workout? Lots of Ys have that.
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We invested in a treadmill because the only time I can work out is after the kids are in bed. It has been a lifesaver. I alternate running and doing workout videos.
Can you put LO in a jogging stroller and run around the neighborhood? **i have 3 kids: 9, 7, 3.5. ;(
Why are you limited just to the street outside your house? **because I couldn't leave them sleeping in the house and run, being on our street would keep the house in sight.
Is there a gym you can join that has childcare while you workout? Lots of Ys have that. **We looked into that. Unfortunately, with me just starting grad school things are super tight and we don't have the extra funds.
Thanks everyone for all the good ideas. I really am a routine person and if I work out many days in a row then I love it and need to do it. If I miss a day, forget it.
Those that have mentioned jogging strollers - what's the weight on those? I know they vary, but just curious. DD is 3.5 but she is 63lbs. She outgrew our regular stroller about 6-8 months ago because we couldn't close the bar over her lap with her feet up on the footrest.
Do you have a track nearby? Maybe the kids could play in the center grassy area while you loop around them and the youngest could go in a stroller if necessary.
Do you have a track nearby? Maybe the kids could play in the center grassy area while you loop around them and the youngest could go in a stroller if necessary.
Why didn't I think of that?! My boys elementary school (about a mile away) has a blacktop walking track right next to the school playground!
I don't have time to go to the gym or space to put a treadmill in. Workout DVDs have been my lifesaver. I work out during lunch at work or after kids are in bed.
If you don't have a jogging stroller, I'd look into a treadmill or other at-home workout routines you can do after LO's bedtime. When DH travels, I rely on that.
I do workout videos in my living room. I've got some Yoga, some T25 (and I'm getting the new PiYo workout next week). I've also got some varying sized handweights.
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We invested in a treadmill because the only time I can work out is after the kids are in bed. It has been a lifesaver. I alternate running and doing workout videos.
@CTGirl30 - maybe. It would need to be on the cheap.
We have weights I'm just weight illiterate
Those that have mentioned jogging strollers - what's the weight on those? I know they vary, but just curious. DD is 3.5 but she is 63lbs. She outgrew our regular stroller about 6-8 months ago because we couldn't close the bar over her lap with her feet up on the footrest.
Thanks @privacywanted - I'll have to measure DD tomorrow. She's super tall too but I don't know exactly how tall. I"ll have to look into that.
I did find one of those moms running groups in my city too
Do you have a track nearby? Maybe the kids could play in the center grassy area while you loop around them and the youngest could go in a stroller if necessary.
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