Comments on: Easy At Home Workouts for Moms

By: Nina Olivetti

Nina Olivetti — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:09:58 +0000

I’m discussing this topic, specifically the fact that high intensity short workouts have more benefits than other types of exercise like jogging, with my parents (in their late 60s/early 70s), attempting to inform/convince them of this concept, but they’re not buying it! So far their best argument- which now has me wondering- is …wouldn’t these high intensity work outs be more likely to lead to injuries (especially for older folks)?

By: Tanya S

Tanya S — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:01:32 +0000

Hi! Homeschooling mom here. With COVID I’d like to ditch the gym however I am in search of a at-home work out program for my son who is a sophomore this year…since bball was cancelled…I am wondering if you, Wellnessmama, or any of your followers have any suggestions? My stepson let me borrow his P90X but it looks a little TOO intense for my 16 year old. Any YouTube suggestions?

By: Christi Woods

Christi Woods — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:02:00 +0000

The contest is already over, but sprints are the quickest way to stay in shape for pft “season” as I enjoy longer runs more. Sprints along with running hills (I prefer real hills to the treadmill) dropped my 3mi run til from 30:32… Barely passing only 5 months after having my daughter to 26:00 the next year. Still not spectacular, but close to personal best. I love running, I’m just not a fast runner.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:43:00 +0000

I absolutely CAN NOT work out in a gym. I HAVE to be in nature for it to count. So by having comfy shoes that will hopefully feel better on my joints, I would LOVE to start running again! My doggy (Murphy) will thank me, too!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:28:00 +0000

I mix it up with body weight exercises such as pushups, pull ups, squats, planks, situps and burpees. My goal is to able to do a deadhang pullup by my next birthday. I also dance a couple nights a week and have just started trapeze classes (which will help for that pullup goal!) I should really sprint more and am going to make a renewed effort to just get out and run! Thanks for the encouragement!! (I love all your posts btw)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:31:00 +0000

I run 3.5 miles twice a week with my black lab. She is my motivation. If i feel tired in the morning all i have to do is look at her and she lays on the floor and groans until i get up and grab my running shoes. I also just recently started doing strength training with my husband at the gym about 3 days a week. Strength training is something i have never done, it’s starting to grow on me and i’m enjoying the change in my body!

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:48:00 +0000

My summer workout is consisting of lots of swimming, yoga, and walking. I love running, but that will have to wait until I have a knee injury repaired.

By: Sarah L

Sarah L — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:06:00 +0000

I will try your sprint routine twice a week for the next two weeks.

By: cornette

cornette — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:58:00 +0000

My plan is to start running sprints… I am a terrible runner but just bought some Merrell barefoot shoes and hope they help me to adjust better. I am just not a traditional tennis shoe gal. As far as other plans, I love lifting but get turned off by complicated routines… I am going to use your 10 minute guide to help me plan something I can stick to: deadlifts, lunges, pull-ups, push-ups and planks to start with. PLUS, I really want to find a kettlebell. I love lifting heavy and I love feeling strong and I feel that your plan is something I can do more regularly which will help me get and stay there! BTW, I am pretty close to Nashville, I wish I could be ready to run in September, too!

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:07:00 +0000

For the past 7 months I have been attending a beginners crossfit class once a week. The structure is great to ensure I keep going, but I am working on developing an at-home supplementary routine for another 1-2 days a week for a shorter duration.

By: Susan Bangert

Susan Bangert — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 01:25:00 +0000

My plan is to walk every morning before work, do functional fitness exercises such as pull ups, push ups, planks and squats twice a week, and continue doing yoga.

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:57:00 +0000

I will start setting my alarm in the morning to get my exercise done first thing. If I don’t do it in the morning it never seems to happen!

By: Jessica Kessel

Jessica Kessel — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:53:00 +0000

My plan for the next two week is just to take time to walk with the kids and dog 4x per week. Am 33 weeks preggo so I have to burn extra calories just from walking right? 🙂

By: Kelly K

Kelly K — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:46:00 +0000

I’m taking baby steps with exercise in light of my SIBO, leaky gut and fibromyalgia but I’m walking, jump rope and light kettlebells 3 times a week.

By: Moona

Moona — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:17:00 +0000

I’m gonna KISS. 5 minutes of kettlebells every day. just 5 minutes. you can do anything for 5 minutes.

By: Aravis

Aravis — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:27:00 +0000

I go to the gym three times a week and do 10-20 minutes high intensity cardio, then do a total body weight workout to tone out. I run from time to time as well, but I enjoy running more during the cooler months.

By: Jennifer Underhill

Jennifer Underhill — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:49:00 +0000

I walk 10km 2 times a week and I do a 30 min workout on my TRX system 3 times a week!! Plus I am a mom of 3 and its summer so running after them cleaning up after them and playing with them has gotta count for some form of exercise LOL!!

By: Eunice

Eunice — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:12:00 +0000

We’re having “challenges” with one of our cars, so I’m using it as a motivation to walk or bike to work. It’s only about 1 1/4 mile each way, and I have a great little daypack to carry my lunch and work clothes. I get an especially good workout if I’m running a little late!

By: Linda youngaz

Linda youngaz — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:47:00 +0000

Hi, I made my own kettlebells from a link you provided. I’m slowly building a routine with them and the pull-ups, push-ups and squats. It all feels good. Your blog has been an amazing resource for me and helped me make some needed changes. Thank you.

By: Jessica West

Jessica West — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:39:00 +0000

I’ve been trying to make an effort to do both strength training and sprints. So far I haven’t managed to get sprints worked in, but that’s my goal for the next two weeks – sprint once a week and strength training (body weight exercises like those listed in the post) twice a week.
I’ve also been trying to walk at least half an hour every day.