Busy Moms - Find Time to Exercise

At CafeMom, a blogger posted about how she has no time to exercise. She said her doctor raised a questioning eyebrow but she swears that between work, kids and home commitments there is zero time left to exercise.

I don't think there are too many moms who wouldn't sympathize with that; motherhood is a ridiculously busy game. But no time to exercise? I don't buy it.


Taking care of your health has to be a priority in your life. And if you're overwhelmed with other commitments, then it's time to reevaluate to see what can be adjusted or eliminated. Here are a few ideas:

• Family workouts. Choose exercise options that the whole family can do -- hiking, biking, or even a walk around the neighborhood.
  
• Child-friendly gyms. Find a gym with a child care facility. You can get your workout in while your kids are safe and close by.
• Skip the sidelines. If you attend your child's sporting practices, go for a jog or a brisk walk during the practice. You may be able to get some of the other kids' parents to join you, too.
• Listen to the tried and true. The standard pieces of advice -- get up a half hour early to exercise and work out during your lunch hour -- are often repeated because they really do work.