Best exercise for busy mom?

[amytug 996]

I know walking is easy and almost everyone can do it. That's on the agenda for after surgery and I have some walk at home DVDs. I like then ok. It's a good enough workout but her voice saying the same thing over and over. "/

I'm thinking about getting a cellercizer or a treadmill. Do you know people that actually USE a treadmill for what they are for tho? I have a feeling I won't after a while. I dunno. Maybe I would. Sigh.

I have 6 kids, ages 11,9,7,6,3 and 1. I like to wake early to work out. What's good for beginners? I love cardio bit want to build up a lil muscle. I don't want Madonna arms, but just a lil something.

Whatdya think?

[stomlin75 161]

Wow, you are a busy mom. 6 kids!!! I have 3 and thought I was going nuts. Good for you!! I think the treadmill is your best option. At least once they are all asleep, you can do your thing and not have to go somewhere. I rarely actually make it to the gym except once in a while on my lunch break and even then it's a drive. I'm thinking about trying to take up winter walking/running - at least if it's above 25 out. I'm in New Hampshire though and the cold is just about to set in.

[ShouldBlittler 89]

I, too, am a busy mom. I use the wii fit plus to work out. I love the yoga, and my kids sometimes join in.

[ArcusX 216]

Good golly... 6 kids?!?! You're nuts! lol

I think I'd skip the cellercizer. It just looks gimmicky.

Most important is to go with a plan you will stick to. Unless you live in a really hilly area, or the weather is really extreme one way or the other, you probably could forego buying something, and just get outside an walk, run or bike. You can probably get most of the kids in on this too. "We all go for a walk after dinner." Something like that. That's actually what I'm trying to get into. My kids are 7 & 9 and we've got a young Labrador. Trying to get us all walking daily some time between when I get home and after dinner.< /span>

[Sadlers1999 169]

I know walking is easy and almost everyone can do it. That's on the agenda for after surgery and I have some walk at home DVDs. I like then ok. It's a good enough workout but her voice saying the same thing over and over. "/

I'm thinking about getting a cellercizer or a treadmill. Do you know people that actually USE a treadmill for what they are for tho? I have a feeling I won't after a while. I dunno. Maybe I would. Sigh.

I have 6 kids' date=' ages 11,9,7,6,3 and 1. I like to wake early to work out. What's good for beginners? I love cardio bit want to build up a lil muscle. I don't want Madonna arms, but just a lil something.

Whatdya think?[/quote']

I haven't been able to scan NUT lists, yet, but in seeing this post, I feel an affinity towards you because I have 4 kids ages 10, 8, 4 and 2....similar ages to your kids. You haven't had surgery, yet, right? I can't answer your exercise question, because I am a social exerciser and don't do well with DVDs. I prefer elliptical machines at the gym because they are easier on my knees than treadmills. It actually surprises me how many people prefer treadmill given how harsh they are on knees, but maybe I am sensitized because my mom has had two knee replacements.

[ladyvm 12]

A gym with free daycare has worked for me. Also, Walk away the pounds. Plus, Buddy w/ a neighbor for early jog, cycle, spin, or bike.

[ladyvm 12]

If the DVD is boring use your tv PIP feature and watch your favorite show while following the workout show.