Finding Time for Fitness when You Have Little Ones

*Huge shout out to Fabletics for supplying today's post*

Aside from sleep, the major thing that all new moms are short on is time. Even when you are able to get a moment to yourself, it can be difficult to force yourself to focus on yourself. However, if you never make time for your own health and personal needs, you will quickly find yourself run down and too out of sorts to be at your best as a mom. The importance of recharging your mind and body cannot be overstated.

Squeeze in Short Bursts of Activity

Sometimes making time for fitness can seem overwhelming because most people think that it requires an entire hour out of your day in a single session. There is no rule that you have to fit in all of your physical exercise in one sitting each day. If you are able to fit in an at-home workout while your baby is sleeping, then more power to you. It only takes a few weeks as a new mom to realize that predicting when your baby will sleep or for how long is next to impossible. Rather than feeling anxious that you cannot do everything you want all at once, you can create a routine for yourself that fits in around your household tasks.

For example, if you are folding laundry, you can do one deep squat with each piece of clothing that you fold. It will take your mind off of menial tasks and make you feel more accomplished about doing things around the house. Another way to squeeze in some extra calorie burn is to try doing push-ups off the kitchen counter. Even if you are only able to do small pulses against the countertop for about 10 repetitions, you will be burning calories as well as building strength and stamina at the same time.

Making Your Wardrobe Work for You

Given that you are already devoting all of your time and energy to a new baby, the last thing you need standing in your way of working out is your wardrobe. The good news for new moms everywhere is that athleisure clothing is now stylish and available at affordable prices. Some of these companies will even deliver your new wardrobe to your home, eliminating the hassle of shopping in a store with a little one (or little ones). For example, Fabletics is one such company that specializes in providing trendy and durable exercise clothing for women that can be worn for multiple purposes. Fabletics has a great monthly subscription program, which allows VIP customers to select a new outfit each month for a low membership fee. The styles are always changing, which means that you can feel fresh and stylish  as you go about your daily errands and intermittent exercises.

The most important thing in picking out the perfect athleisure outfit is whether you will be able to wear that clothing for more than holding planks or doing squats. You want to invest in lounge clothing that can double as street wear. This will save you money in your clothes budget and give you the maximum amount of freedom to move around during your day.