23 tips to incorporate fitness for busy moms!

1.Schedule Every Sunday sit down and set times to workout throughout the week. Pre-planning gives you time to make adjustments and make it work! 2. PLAY with Your Kids The towels can sit in the basket a little longer, get up and be the tagger! Shoot basketball hoops, play volleyball. Hide and seek. Just move with your children! 3. Workout at the Park The park is an outdoor gym waiting to be used! There is nothing like getting in some step-ups, tricep dips and push-ups at the picnic table. 4. Keep a Resistance Band in the Car A resistance band is the perfect addition to the half of your house you take in the car. You've got 15 minutes until practice is over - why not! 5. Pre-Plan Your Workouts Know what you want to achieve each week, making sure you have a balanced workout. 6. Use a Fitness DVD Especially with little ones, there are days when you just don't make it out the door. Have a couple workouts that you like and can pop in during nap time. 7. Pack Your Lunch Too Pack your own healthy lunch so you can avoid the fast-food run during your lunch break. 8. Create a 30-Minute, At-Home Workout The unpredictibility of the day sometimes presents little windows of opportunity that we didn't expect. When it does, be prepared with a workout that is ready to go. 9. Play Date for Kids = Fitness Date for Moms While it may not run as smooth as a group fitness class in a gym, it gives you the opportunity to workout with friends. Milestones and gossip can all be discussed during sets of squats and lunges! 10. Don't Indulge in your Children's Snacks Leave the cookies and macaroni and cheese for the kids. A few handfuls here and a few bites there leads to unwanted pounds here! 11. Develop a Support System Surrounding yourself with people who encourage and support your fitness goals is crucial to your adherence. 12. Get Your Z's Setting a bed time for yourself can be the difference in being a happy and healthy, energized mommy. 13. Use Weights Lifting dumbbells is not going to make you look like He-man. Resistance training is key to being toned, reducing body fat and increasing bone mineral density. 14. Find a Gym with Childcare If finding a sitter is what keeps you from working out, sign up at a gym that offers it. 15. Find What Motivates You Maybe it's being able to run with/after your children or the competitor within, know yourself to move yourself.  16. Challenge the Kids What kid doesn't want to do something "better" than mom? Set up an obstacle course in the yard or put on your helmet and "tour de France" the neighborhood. I personally love doing sprints with my boys...they push me like nothing else. 17. Do What You Like Incorporate activities that you enjoy! If you enjoy it, you will find a way to keep doing it. 18. De-Stress Don't laugh, it is possible! Exercise is an excellent stress reliever. Looking for something more - try some Yoga or Tai Chi. Hire a babysitter for a couple of hours to just have some alone time to recharge. 19. Use Your Baby Incorporating your baby into your workout provides some extra resistance for you and fun for them! 20. Set an Example Monkey see, monkey do. Don't be surprised when your kid(s) join in your living room kickboxing workout and have a blast. 21. Invest in Your Shoes Whether you are jogging, walking or taking a class, wearing the proper supportive shoes for the activity will help prevent unnecessary injuries. 22. Set Goals Whether you want to get in 3 workouts this week or complete a 5k, doing a fitness competition setting goals will keep you on track. Hang your chart next to the potty chart, and you both get prizes! 23. Love Yourself Most importantly you have the most important job in the world and you are awesome! Believe it and feel it!