Finding Fitness (In Between Snack Breaks and Meltdowns 🥴)
Let's be honest—between diapers, endless snacks, and toddler negotiations (which I swear require FBI-level skills), finding time to workout feels nearly impossible. As a mom currently rocking prenatal yoga (hello, pregnancy!), I’m already plotting my post-baby comeback. You know, the one where I magically find time to regain my strength, sanity, and abs—or at least one of those things.
The good news? You actually don’t need hours at the gym to see results. Short, effective workouts fit perfectly into mom-life chaos. Here are the best 10-minute workouts designed for moms who barely have time to microwave their coffee.
🏃♀️ Quick Cardio Blast
Cardio doesn’t have to mean hours on the treadmill (thank goodness!). A quick burst boosts your energy and metabolism.
- Jumping Jacks (1 min)
- High Knees (1 min)
- Butt Kicks (1 min)
- Burpees (1 min) (sorry, but they work)
- Rest (30 sec)
- Repeat x2
💪 Mini Strength Circuit
Building strength means picking up kids without pulling a muscle (again).
- Bodyweight Squats (1 min)
- Push-ups (1 min) (knees totally allowed)
- Lunges (30 sec each leg)
- Plank (1 min) (think about your next vacation to survive)
- Repeat x2
🧘♀️ Express Yoga Flow
Flexibility and calm? Yes, please.
- Cat-Cow (1 min)
- Downward Dog to Plank (1 min)
- Warrior 2 (30 sec each side)
- Bridge Pose (1 min)
- Child’s Pose & Deep Breathing (1 min)
🔥 Tabata Training
Tabata = maximum burn, minimum time. 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, repeat 4 times per exercise.
- Mountain Climbers
- Jump Squats
- Bicycle Crunches
- Skaters
🤸♀️ Dance It Out (Mom-Approved Cardio)
Turn on your favorite song (bonus points if it’s not “Baby Shark”) and dance like nobody’s watching—except maybe your confused kids.
- Choose upbeat music
- Move nonstop for 10 min
- Laughing burns extra calories
📱 Apps & Channels That Get It
These apps and YouTube channels understand mom life:
- FitOn App: Free workouts, customizable by time (seriously, it's amazing)
- POPSUGAR Fitness (YouTube): Endless 10-min workouts, no boredom guaranteed
- Yoga with Adriene (YouTube): Short yoga sessions, mom sanity approved
🌟 Quick Tips for Squeezing in Workouts
- Workout during nap time (or while ignoring the laundry)
- Include your kids (bonus weights!)
- Keep it fun—otherwise, motivation evaporates
Final Thoughts: Short, Sweet & Effective 💪
Motherhood is busy, messy, and amazing—but it doesn't mean sacrificing your health or sanity. Short workouts are powerful, doable, and the perfect way to reclaim your fitness (and maybe even your abs).
So, here’s to quick workouts, stronger bodies, and mom victories everywhere!