Healthy B.P.M.

One of the setbacks when working out at home is the challenge of scheduling your workout, and sticking to it. Juggling your time between doing your job, chores, taking care of the kids, spouse, and running errands seems to take up all of your time. Then there are the extra-curricular activities (yours and the families) that add to the tightness of your schedule. More often than not, home fitness equipment ends up lying around collecting dust and clothes.

If you are one of the millions who cannot easily find time to stick to fitness routine, you can still workout without any fitness equipment, or a gym membership. Here are some quick and simple ideas how to get or keep that body healthy and fit all year round.

Work and Exercise with your Kids

This is re-hashed info that’s good to give again. Maybe if I say it long enough you’ll do it. If you have kids consider them an advantage rather than a disadvantage to your workout routine. Put your baby in his stroller, grab the other kids, and take little trip at the park or just around the block. Brisk walking is a good cardio exercise, which keeps you feeling refreshed and relaxed afterwards. Plus, it is good for the kids too. Nothing like fresh air and a ride to put a baby to sleep!

Get everybody moving by tidying the kitchen, the living room, and the bedrooms for at least fifteen minutes a day. Make it fun by setting a timer, putting music on, and get everybody, including you, picking up the clutter, books, toys, clothes, and shoes. You don’t even have to let the kids know its exercise. Never discount the value of doing small things and getting your kids active early.

If the kid’s school is in the neighborhood that‘s another exercise opportunity. Walk them to and from school and unless it‘s a tornado or torrential rain you can still do it. Besides the wellness factor you’re spending quality time with them. Now if the kid’s school is a ways away; drive maybe halfway, park the car, and walk the rest of the distance. See, something for everyone!

Home Alone

When you are alone at home, make a list of five 5-minute activities that’ll keep you occupied and exerting physical effort. It can be as simple as climbing the stairs, stretching, running from room to room, gardening, watering the plants, laundry, or washing the dishes. I could on with this list, but I’ll let you unleash your creativity. The good thing is it does not only achieve your goal of burning calories daily but it allows you to accomplish the household chores at the same time. Ok, here’s just a few more. Wash your car or walk around the park. Fresh air will do you some good also and you’ll sleep like your baby.

Of course, that alone time could be chill time as well. It will help a lot if you get a good amount of sleep hours so your body and mind are refreshed daily. Catch up on your reading, do your nails, or let Calgon take you away. One more thing, I know we’re talking about fitness but keep in mind that healthy eating is keep to feeling good. Be sure that the food is good for you and your kids.