How to Exercise When You Have Kids
Being a mother is exercise enough. Doing household chores, changing diapers, and running after your little ones before they get hurt. You name it. These activities are sure to make you sweat but they’re still not enough to train your body for pro cheer fitness and endurance.
That begs the question: How can you slip in audition prep activities when taking care of a child is already occupying enough? Read the tips below.
1. Utilize playtime
Is your kid playing with his/her toys? If yes, that would be a perfect time to do some equipment-less cardio. You can also play with your child. Kids are naturally hyperactive and keeping up with their energy output is a good exercise as well.
2. Bike or walk to the park or grocery with your child
Forget using the car whenever you’re going out with your kid. Get a jogging stroller instead. If the park or grocery is not that far, take advantage of the distance by walking or jogging. Make sure your child is old enough for a stroller first.
3. Wake up earlier
Mornings are the most peaceful part of the day. The husband and kids are still asleep while the air is fresh. This is another perfect opportunity to go out for a jog. If you want to do your workouts at home, make sure to close the doors of the rooms so that your slumbering loved ones won’t be disturbed.
4. Dance with your kid
Don’t let your children take charge of your hyperactive bonding activities alone. Introduce them to some of yours like your pro cheer dancing practices. Be careful not to hit each other while dancing.
If your kids are small, putting them in a crib and letting them dance is fine as well. This helps your children develop their dancing talents and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
5. Get a workout buddy
Life as a mother isn’t easy. With so much to do, there’s a high possibility where you’ll forget a workout session due to exhaustion of motherhood responsibilities. Getting a workout buddy would be a wise move for this.
Your buddy can be another mother. You can schedule your workouts together where your child is playing with hers. You can also take turns looking after the kids while the other is exercising.
What’s important is, you have someone else to remind you and be accountable for. But, a workout buddy doesn’t have to be someone outside the family. If your husband is available, involve him in your fitness program as well.
6. Schedule sporty family activities
Who says mothers can’t play sports with their children? Break the stereotype by buying a kiddie basketball set. Or play catch with baseball equipment regularly. Do you know what’s the best part of engaging in sporty activities with your kids? They’re easier to put to bed at night.
7. Take turns with your partner
Ask your significant other to look after the kids while you’re working out. A weekend afternoon would be the best time to go running around the park as your partner tends to the youngins.
When you’re done, take charge and give them time to do their own running rounds.
8. Find a gym with a daycare
Look around for fitness establishments that provide childcare services as you do your exercising. If that’s unavailable, choose gyms with daycares nearby. Ask what age of kids they allow to take in.
9. Take advantage of T.V. or phone time
If your children are bored from playing with their toys, they might set their attention on the T.V., tablet, or phone. Use this opportunity to work out on your core or glutes.
10. Sweat in-between chores
Cooking lunch or drying up the laundry while the young ones are asleep? Don’t waste a moment away. Drop to the floor for some pushups, planking, or both. Check out these exercises as well.
The best time to workout while looking after your kids is when they’re busy or asleep. When the opportunity comes, get into position, and finish those sets. Playing with them is also a form of exercise. It would be best to wear your gym outfit in advance even while you’re at home.
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