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"No Time" Fitness
Once Baby Arrives, a Little Fitness Goes a Long Way
By Charlene Torkelson
It takes very little time. Remember, the key to a successful fitness routine is consistency. Do it every day.
Take Time As It Comes
Take advantage of the few moments you have during the day to get some rest and exercise. When your baby is napping, exercise or nap yourself. Rest and exercise are on the same team – the fitness team. Fitness not only gives you a slimmer, more shapely body, but it also makes you healthier – physically, mentally and emotionally. It all connects. If a friend or relative offers to baby-sit for an hour or two, take the opportunity. Go for a stroll outside or to a mall. You can get your errands done at the same time you are exercising. After all, walking is great exercise.
Include Your Baby in Your Fitness Routine
A baby carrier or a stroller is a good investment. That way you will be able to take your walk with your baby. When my oldest child started kindergarten two blocks away, m two younger children and I would walk him to school in the morning and pick him up later. It was only two blocks, but adding up the two blocks back and forth, we actually walked eight blocks each day. That's almost a mile. A little adds up to a lot. As the baby grows, there are many exercises you will be able to do together. Simply lifting a few extra pounds of Baby does wonders for your upper body and arms. Getting down on the floor and playing with your child is fun and great for your body as well.
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