I would like to join a gym. I would. I’m sure I could find an inexpensive membership. And perhaps I could find someone to watch my kids (unless I found a gym with childcare). Then there’s the whole question of would I really go, anyways…
Then I thought about an average day in my life and realized that I already have a great workout regimen. The Mommy workout. Observe:
- abs – bending over to pick up the toys strewn over the floor
- cardio – chasing one very active toddler
- legs – squats to pick up the baby from his baby gym or bouncer, or to repeatedly return pacifier to said baby’s mouth
- weight training – carrying either a 15- or 25- pound child, and sometimes both at once, sometimes including the weight of a carseat
- upper arms – diaper changing (holding down legs with one hand while wiping the tush with the other). Mopping up sticky juice spills
- endurance training – pushing a stroller uphill with the baby strapped to my chest.
Who need the gym?
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That’s a full list indeed!
It makes me feel better about not having a more structured exercise routine.
As a mother of two, you seem to be getting quite a workout! You surely don’t sound like you need the gym at all! :-D
Very cute post – I like it a lot!!
Thanks Devorah! I am getting an amazing workout. Now if I could just get my boys to let me do some yoga….
I don’t believe in getting into any regular exercise routine until my babies are like 6-months or so. At that point, they are a little more independent and, hopefully, are sleeping better at night. Like you, I remember that walking, chasing, diapering, and carrying little kids are all invaluable to any weight loss goals I might have. : )
I like that philosophy. I think doing anything before a baby is six months old is a little nutty, but then again, I’ve been busy with both my boys from the get-go (like, busy with extracurriculars, I mean).