The summer months are notorious for their craziness, especially for busy moms. It might be challenging to get to the gym when day trips, vacations, kid sports, and pleasant weather all compete for your time. Humans are creatures of habit, so skipping workouts can quickly lead to a downward spiral. You may have never had a regular exercise schedule before and want to start one. Before the kids get out of school, now may be the perfect time to commit to a regular exercise plan for yourself.

And here are three tips to help you get there.

Invest in Yourself Again

The never-ending cycle of a busy mom shuttling children around, working, planning trips, etc., never ends. It is essential, however, that you prioritize your health and well-being as a parent, spouse, partner, and family member. Everyone around you will benefit from your example of health and happiness. Putting yourself first has far-reaching effects, not just on you but also on those close to you. Investing in your overall fitness will keep you active, increase your happiness, vitality, and health. If you invest in yourself, you’ll have more to give to the people that matter most to you. Fitness 19 could be an excellent first step to take. 

Set Yourself Goals 

There is no reason busy moms can’t have big dreams – in fact, it’s beneficial to have them. When it comes to exercise, it is important to start with moderate goals and work your way up. Long-term and short-term goal setting is essential for success in many aspects of life, including our health. Consider hiring a personal trainer – they help you stay on track. They are also instrumental in establishing long-term and short-term goals. 

Long-term goals could be to hit a target weight or be able to run a marathon in a year’s time. Whereas your short-term goals could be to exercise 5 times a week, be able to run for a few minutes nonstop, or hit an interim weight. 

Make Sure It’s Fun!

There are many misconceptions about exercising. The idea that working out must be painful is inaccurate. Believing punishing yourself and working yourself to exhaustion is necessary for success is foolish. The belief that you must perform punishing labor, like that shown in the “Rocky” films, or run endless, monotonous miles on a treadmill is laughable. This widespread misunderstanding of exercise has shaped our negative attitude towards physical activity and made exercising a chore. Busy moms have no room in their calendars for such things.

Here are some methods to spice up your exercise routine and keep it fun:

• Enroll in a group class
• Train with a pal
• Change up your training by incorporating new exercises and tools.
• Make a workout playlist with some of your go-to tunes.
• Participate in activities such as races and challenges
• Get out and go for a ride or a walk.

Consistency in your exercise routine can significantly improve by making your sessions more enjoyable.

Do you have any other tips for busy moms that could help? Please share them in the comments below.