Fun Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym

When you lead a busy life as a mom, thinking about getting to a gym on top of all that you have to do can be the last thing on your mind. But for health and wellbeing, exercise should be something that is on your list of things to do. The good news is that there are plenty of things that you can do to workout, without having to head out to a gym. You can exercise with the kids in tow, or at home when they’re tucked up in bed. Here are some fun ideas to help you get back into exercising, so you can be your healthiest yet.

Train at the Park

If you have a park or plenty of outdoor green space, then you can use it to your advantage. Who need to pay for a stroller exercise class or a bootcamp when you can create your own? You could make your own circuit training with a few different stations for things like jumping jacks, sit ups, and lunges. If you have a baby or will have children with you, then get them involved. The kids can do the exercises along with you, or you can use the stroller to help prop you up for things like squats or lunges.

Gym at Home

Whether you have the space to make your own garage gym at home, or just want to workout from home, there are plenty of options for you. You could get some equipment to help you workout, and keep it all in one place to have a little gym of your own. If that isn’t an option for you, then the good news is that you don’t need endless items of equipment to exercise at home. You can get plenty of fitness apps that you can use on your phone, as well as using sites like YouTube that allow you to workout for free just using cardio or bodyweight exercises.

Join a Team

If team sports are more of your thing, then they can be a great way to train and exercise, as well as making the working out more fun. So have a look for any teams in your local area for your chosen sport. It could also be something like a running club, where you meet with like-minded people and go out running together, with various paces and options. These are pretty much always free to join, so it can be a good option if you miss the camaraderie and fun that comes from playing a sport with a team.

Yoga

Something that is easy to do from home, as no equipment is required, is yoga. There are apps and videos that you can use for free, and it is a great way to workout. You really can get your heart rate up with yoga, and it is a great way to tone up too. It can be good for kids to do too, as well as for reducing stress levels, so a great option for a mom!