At home

[brandy88 151]

What are good exercises at home? I have two small kids and husband on the rail most of time so going to gym will be really hard. I have a stationary bike, and step videos. However next to impossible to do with kids around bc well they are needy and every time I try to do they get in way or cry etc.. So was trying to get ideas for things could do with kids around ? I ran in place and did jumping jacks, crunches etc.. But have a kid either trying to sit on stomach while did or hold onto leg.. Any ideas for things to do with or quick so can get in little bit thru day?

[brandy88 151]

Oh and I'm really out of shape running in place for 3 mins made my legs burn lol so keep in mind I'm really out of shape

[johnlatte 1,232]

A couple of things. Resistance bands are good and inexpensive and are a good way to get some flexibility and strength. Gallon milk jugs make great dumbells and is something that just about everybody has. Gallon cans of paint work good too. Throw the kids in a stroller or wagon and walk (don't have to run). Jump rope. Use the kids a dumbells or kettlebells (I've done this when mine where little). They have fun and you get exercise. Take them to the park, and you climb the monkey bars with them. Have fun!

[brandy88 151]

Thank you I try to walk with them whenever can living in Missouri it's hard with this crazy weather lol

[Taradawn15 148]

I use an exercise ball and I bought small ones for my kids, so they can try and do it right along with me. It's fun and love working out with mommy.

[Truckerchic_M 92]

Not sure ages of your kids but focus more on just getting moving than a structured work out plan since you say your really out of shape..have activity hour where you and your kids dance, toss a ball, hop scotch any type of movement not only will it get you moving but get some kid energy out and be fun. Also do you have a ymca maybe swimming with them

[Brenda0928 145]

Not sure ages of your kids but focus more on just getting moving than a structured work out plan since you say your really out of shape..have activity hour where you and your kids dance' date=' toss a ball, hop scotch any type of movement not only will it get you moving but get some kid energy out and be fun. Also do you have a ymca maybe swimming with them[/quote']

The Ymca also has a nursery and sets the payment based on income if you ask about the assistance program (if you need it)...good luck

[brandy88 151]

The YMCA in my town just closed I have been a member before thank u

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

I am a mother to four kids, ages 10, 8, 3 and 2. The older ones, not much of a problem; the younger ones, exactly what you describe! To get a quality workout in, I have to work out when they are sleeping. My kids bed time is 8:30, so I'll end up working out at about 9 or 9:30. Morning workouts are at about 4:30/5:00 AM on work days, or 7 AM on weekends ( they wake up early!). Other ways are just being active with them: putting on music and dancing with them (I try to "jump" dance, burns more calories), chase them around the yard, play games that require some light jogging, jump on the trampoline. Teach them to be active with you for a healthier active family.

[misse28 9]

What are good exercises at home? I have two small kids and husband on the rail most of time so going to gym will be really hard. I have a stationary bike' date=' and step videos. However next to impossible to do with kids around bc well they are needy and every time I try to do they get in way or cry etc.. So was trying to get ideas for things could do with kids around ? I ran in place and did jumping jacks, crunches etc.. But have a kid either trying to sit on stomach while did or hold onto leg.. Any ideas for things to do with or quick so can get in little bit thru day?

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If you have a wii can do the just dance games they have workout plans on there give them both a remote and let them play with you. That way you get your workout in and they have fun playing.