Ways to sneak in time for Fitness

On request from most of you, I am sharing some of the ideas that I follow to sneak in some fitness in to daily routine.

I have used all of them and this is just not advice. As a working mom of 6 year old and 1 year old, if I can do it, then you can do it.

1) Pick a workout plan

First thing first. Pick what you are going to do. Gym, walking, running, yoga or cardio.

For more options looks here:

http://fitnessasfun.blogspot.com/2015/11/beginnersbusy-people-fitness.html

2) Wake up 30 mins early.

This is one of the best thing to do though waking up is the hardest part. But really cant you wake up early just for 3 days out of 7.
Advantages of doing your exercise earlier are:

• Keeps you fresh and full of energy throughout the day.
• You can check off the list.
• Quiet time from your family and kids.

3) Find time in the Evening.

Engage your kids for 30 mins of TV time and sneak out there to exercise. If we have 30 mins for Facebook, whats app and Pintrest then we definitely should have time to exercise.

4) Weekend 

If weekdays are impossible, workout for longer time during the weekend. Again I would recommend doing it early than waiting because we will have plans for our weekend.

5) Plan with kids

Even if it is for 10 mins, plan a dancing session for the songs that your kids will enjoy.

Try "Cha cha Slide song" .

Play catch!!! 

6) 5 to 10 minutes videos:

There are many short videos in youtube. I will try to do those videos anytime during the day when you get time.  
Or get on the treadmill or Elliptical for 10 minutes if you have one.
Else do 10 Suryanamaskar.

7) Reason

Find a reason to exercise along with the reason of weight loss. eg: Set example to kids, Reduce stress.

8) Be Accountable

Join a whatsapp group with friends and be accountable to each other. 

Comment below if you want me to join my group Fitnessfun and be accountable to us. :)

Fitness for Beginners and Busy Mom

Well, all of us wanted to exercise but don’t know where to start and have time to start.

Here are the few options that I have come across. Please pick the option that works for you and start working out today. Initially everyone starts exercise to weight loss but as the days go by we realize how it transforms our life completely by removing stress, making us more active and healthy.

Before I get in to details, my recommendation is start with Blogilates Beginners Calendar. Cassey Ho is excellent instructor. I have been using her calendar for 4 months and I cant believe how much strength I have now. You just need yourself and a Yoga mat for her exercises.

http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/12/30/new-beginners-calendar-2-0-for-2015/

10 Minutes Exercises

Well if you have 10 minutes daily to watch TV or browse through your phone, you will definitely have 10 minutes to  do your exercise.

Here are my recommendations:

1) Walking:

Walking is the exercise that anyone can start.

Recommendation: Brisk Walk 30 minutes for at least 3 days/week. Start with 5 to 10 mins walk and slowly buildup. As you build up your stamina or as the weather get colder, you can try this 45 mins walking video.

http://youtu.be/DYuw4f1c4xs

2) 10 minutes Video - Calendars

Day 1: Beginner Low Impact Cardio  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H9qdpUzu4M

Day 2:  Standing Ab Exercise:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08Bi8hMdwa4

Day 3:  Dance Cardio  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTH5saFBDqA

Day 4: 6 mins to sexy list waist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uuegGiEHCM&list=PLSCcAGyv98iccsCiLSLjK4ADARazdjLAe&index=3

Day 5: 10 mins Tabatta  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ezvc4gwnI

Day 6: Shilpa Shetty 15 mins Full Body Workout Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnKZit6VB44

Day 7: REST

3) Walking/Jogging in the spot

Here is the interval to start with:

90 secs: Walking

30 secs: Jogging

As you get good at it, do this.

30 secs: Walking

90 secs: Jogging

Repeat 5 times.

20 Minutes Exercises

Well if you have 20 minutes.

• Brisk Walk for 20 minutes
• Repeat the video above twice J
• Walk/Jog in Interval for 20 minutes.

30 Minutes Exercises

Good news: You can exercise for just 3 days a week if you are doing it for 30 minutes. But believe me, exercising is addictive. In few days you will be working out 6 days a week (1 rest day is a must)

There are many options. My favorite is Running and Blogilates. 

• Running – I will try to detail about running in m next blog.
• Blogilates – Please start with the beginners Calendar.  http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/12/30/new-beginners-calendar-2-0-for-2015/
• Jillian  Michael's 30 days shred 
• Day 1- 15 - Level 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8)
• Day 15- 30 - Level 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEz0VGxsiqc)

Take one or two rest day each week.

40 Minutes Yoga

I just love this 40 minutes yoga routine by Shilpa Shetty which I make sure I do atleast weekly once.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADnOY7F9xWE

Stretch:

Last but not least, don't forget to stretch after any exercise. 
I follow this stretch after my Pilates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Hr3rNUZ24&index=3&list=PLPCCDN9D1DLG3fmUUphGvRexPypEoU0Yc

And this one after running:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8x_SIPRYo


Please feel free to comment and ask questions.