Working out is hard work for a SAHM (stay at home mom), especially when the cool winter and fall months roll around. Then all I want to do is lay on my couch under a big heavy blanket and watch a good movie. I can’t be the only one right? Girl, then I have thoughts of putting on a pot of my delicious chili beans and vow to not see the gym or outside until spring. That sounds like a good life to me, but unfortunately summer bodies wait for no woman, including you and me. The real work must be done in the winter, consistently. So I challenged myself and put together a beginner exercise routine for a SAHM like myself. I workout early or late, there is no in between for me or it won’t get done.
Tip: Find The time of day that best works for you. Don’t worry about when another person is working out, just get started.
A Beginner exercise routine is as easy as 123
Squats- I like to do a set of 10 squats at a time with a rest of 10 seconds in between. I do 5 sets of squats and move on to the next exercise.
Tip: Keep your back Straight and knees aligned with your feet. Look straight ahead, breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth.
Chair Dips– Find a stable chair in your home for your chair dips. This exercise helps with your core and arms. You are going to face away from the chair and straighten your legs out, grabbing the chair firmly to balance your self as you dip down. Do 5 chair dips in 5 sets resting for 5 seconds in between if needed.
Tip: If this is too hard you may bend your knees like you would in a sitting position.
Mountain climbs– These mountain climbs focus on your legs. You want to do your best to keep your back straight. Move your legs as far up toward your elbows, one at a time like you are climbing. Start with 10 on each side, resting for 5 seconds. Do 5 sets of mountain climbs if you can.
Reverse Crunches– beginner exercise routine for sahm would not be complete with out crunches. But most of us have problems with the bottom portion of our tummy’s from having children. One of the best way to target that is by doing reverse crunches.
Start by laying on your back and hands under your bottom for stability. Your head and legs will start in the resting position completely touching the floor. Then bring your knees toward your chest and your chin toward your chest at the same time. tighten your core t the same time and do 15 crunches n sets of 5 resting for 5 seconds in between.
CONGRATS!!! you have completed your first beginner exercise routine, If you only got through the workout once that’s great! we all just have to start. If you need to do more, go through the work out as many times as you need, for as long as you need. Check out this website for more workouts to add to this one if you need to.
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Thanks so much for this. I am not a SAHM but I have lower back problems so exercise can be challenging especially during winter when I get most of my flare ups. So thank you. Its greatly needed.
I really like your workout routine! It is hard to stay motivated during the Winter months. I force myself to go to the gym a few times a week. But this routine would be great on the days I can’t make it to the gym. Thanks for sharing!
This is a great workout routine! It’s truly full body and I love the fact that it doesn’t require equipment!
These are great exercises to reduce my baby belly.
These are great choices. I find for me, just getting the motivation to get stared in the hardest part!
I pinned this for later use, I need to get better at working out. It is a little hard to stay motivated, I use to run 6 miles 2 years ago. I’m a new follower, your blog is great!
Your post is very motivational, many thanks for sharing. Keep it up.