Ot. For Those Of You Who Workout??!!

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

When do you find the time to workout?

Or what part of the day do you workout?

I find that by the end of the day which is usually 8:30-9 pm im too tired.

During the day if i go on the treadmill for a half hour or so, they all just stand there and stare at me, which i find embarassing.

So what do you do?

[Blackcat31]

During the day if i go on the treadmill for a half hour or so, they all just stand there and stare at me, which i find embarassing.
So what do you do?

:: Not laughing at you but that sounds funny! I mean why would it be embarrassing to have littles staring at you?

They are just kids and they are probably learning a valuable lesson....exercise is good and needs to fit into whatever kind of day you have going on.

You could always include them and have them do some large motor games or dance while you are on the treadmill. That way it is a win-win for everyone.

I use my elliptical in the evening WHILE watching TV.

[Unregistered]

It's hard! I finally just broke down and hired someone to come in three times a week during nap time. The other days I go for a 45 minute walk/hike in the evening. If it's Saturday or Sunday I go as soon as I wake up,otherwise it's not happening. Even if you can't go to the gym there is plenty you can do for a half hour at nap time.Exercise! Fun!LOL

[bluemoose_mom]

Someone gave me a tip a when I started my daycare (from this site actually) to exercise while the kids played. I've done that for months now, and have lost several inches off my waist, and some off my arms. I do 50 crunches a day, 15 push ups, and calve raises (that one I do through out the day, whenever I'm standing still for any length of time). It takes me roughly 10 minutes, with being interrupted.

We just bought a bowflex, and I do that for 20 minutes 3 nights (sometimes, I try to at least hit 3 times) a week right after DD goes to bed.

I have to force myself to do that 20 minutes though. I make time, even if it means something has to wait until later.

[laundrymom]

I run from about 410-510 in the morning. On nice days- outside. If its raining or icey I use treadmill.

[daycarediva]

I used to run from 5-6 but now I have to open at 6. I just cannot wake up at 4 and have the motivation to work out. LOL! Naptime is a no go for me as my gym room is on a different level of the house and I can't legally leave the nappers to go workout.

Instead I hit the elliptical in the evenings. I do Mon/Wed/Fri. I actually just told dh that I am adding in Sat and Sun to actually get 5 days a week.

[daycare]

here is my answer.....I work part time as a personal trainer and this is what I tell my clients..

Everyone and anyone can work out, you have to want to. THERE is enough time in the day and you have to MAKE the time to do it..As Nike says, JUST DO IT...

yes you will be tired at the end of the day or at the start of the day, but you have to stop making an excuse and just make a commitment. Probably not what you wanted to hear..

I work out every day. morning, noon or night...some times I do both and some times all three. I have made it a way of life, just like those who can't wait to sit and just watch their TV show, I can't wait to get out there and work out..I crave it and desire it. My body cannot do without it.....

[Unregistered]

I haven't figured this one out myself. I do the "Insanity" workout by Shaun T, ao there is no way I could do that for 45 minutes t an hour during nap. Someone would always interrupt me I am sure. I can't workout in the morning because i wear my curly hair stratight, and all of the seat would fro out by the time I'm done. i have been working out in the evenning,but it doesn't seem natural, and I do not see myself sticking to it. I am morre of a morning/afternoon workout kind of girl.

[Willow]

I do pilates right before I shower and then hit the hay.

There is just no other time I can work it in consistently and without being interrupted. If I can't focus 100% on what I'm doing then I don't work myself nearly as intensely.

I find that 20 minutes alone can net me a heck of a lot more than an hours worth of "hey mom, mom, mom, mommy, mom" interruptions can.

[Crystal]

I work out during naptime or half an hour after dinner typically. Some times I have to fit it into another part of my day, but I do it, no matter what. If I skip it, I end up lacking energy, which can create a vicious cycle of not having the energy to workout!

On a side not, PLEASE do not use a treadmill around children. It can be VERY dangerous and only takes one second for a child to lose a finger in it. One of my DCM's found that out the hard way when her son stuck his finger in it while she was running....she tried to stop it, but with a moving treadmill you cannot react quickly enough to prevent it.

[daycare]

I do pilates right before I shower and then hit the hay.

There is just no other time I can work it in consistently and without being interrupted. If I can't focus 100% on what I'm doing then I don't work myself nearly as intensely.

I find that 20 minutes alone can net me a heck of a lot more than an hours worth of "hey mom, mom, mom, mommy, mom" interruptions can.

great point...you only need a good 20-30 min a day to work out....and depending on what you are trying to do will determine how hard you need to work out..

so if you are just trying to stay healthy and keep your current weight, a nice walk or light job in the am for 20-30 min would be good.

If you are trying to loose weight, you would need 20-30 min of contact workout that would elevate your heart rate the entire time. Intense cardio. you could also implement circuit training, which is where you lift weights, light reps without rest in between each exercise of your choice.

or you can do 20-30 min of straight weight lifting if you want to build muscle.

lots of things that you can do.... I like yoga too, but don't do it as much as I used to

[daycare]

I work out during naptime or half an hour after dinner typically. Some times I have to fit it into another part of my day, but I do it, no matter what. If I skip it, I end up lacking energy, which can create a vicious cycle of not having the energy to workout!

On a side not, PLEASE do not use a treadmill around children. It can be VERY dangerous and only takes one second for a child to lose a finger in it. One of my DCM's found that out the hard way when her son stuck his finger in it while she was running....she tried to stop it, but with a moving treadmill you cannot react quickly enough to prevent it.

crystal.....GREAT POINT....professional boxer Mike Tysons daughter was killed from a treadmill accident....

[Happy Hearts]

When we are outside I walk around and around and around the yard. The kids are used to it and sometimes chase me, so I run and get my heart rate up. Natural interval training!!

[spud912]

I think you just have to figure out what time works best for you and your family. I used to try to do it in the mornings, but that snooze button is entirely too convincing. Plus, my dh has a sporadic schedule and I was finding that the few times I actually was semi-motivated to get up and run, he decided to go into work early (which I'm obviously not going to leave our kids alone, and I despise working out at home). I recently discovered that their is a lull of time between 7:30 and 8:30 pm. That gives me enough time to jog for 40 minutes and a quick shower afterwards. Then I can settle in for a relaxing movie before heading off to bed.

[mom2many]

here is my answer.....I work part time as a personal trainer and this is what I tell my clients..

Everyone and anyone can work out, you have to want to. THERE is enough time in the day and you have to MAKE the time to do it..As Nike says, JUST DO IT...

yes you will be tired at the end of the day or at the start of the day, but you have to stop making an excuse and just make a commitment. Probably not what you wanted to hear..

I work out every day. morning, noon or night...some times I do both and some times all three. I have made it a way of life, just like those who can't wait to sit and just watch their TV show, I can't wait to get out there and work out..I crave it and desire it. My body cannot do without it.....

I need your motivation! I got into a bad rut and need to do just what you said! I never had to struggle with my weight till recently and need to start working out again regularly after work and get these 20 lbs off!!!!