Greater Vancouver Baby Guide 2023-2024

2. Keep your gear near.
You don’t need much to get a great workout at
home. A few bands and weights or heavy
household items can do the trick. Having a
dedicated workout space in your home might
work well but for many busy moms, keeping their
exercise gear close makes it easier to get a
workout done. Consider keeping some bands
and weights in your kitchen or living room. Some
squats while you wait for food to cook or glute
bridges while you play on the floor with your baby
are easy ways to get more movement in without
taking much time.
3. Skip the workout clothes.
Changing into workout clothes and shoes takes
valuable minutes that you might not have as a
mom. The truth is, you don’t need special workout
clothes or even shoes to workout! Working out in
bare feet can actually be great for your body
(and your pelvic floor!). Skip the extra step and
just start moving in whatever you are wearing.
4. Fuel your exercise.
If you haven’t eaten enough food, you won’t have
the energy to exercise. In those early months and
years of motherhood, many moms get through the
day on caffeine and maybe some kids leftovers.
No wonder we don’t feel motivated to burn
energy with exercise! Do your best to eat full
meals with a mix of protein, carbs, fiber and some
fat so that you actually have the energy to move
your body.
5) Have a BAM (Bare A** Minimum)
At Core Love, we know you are busy and giving
so much of yourself to care for your family. But we
want to remind you that YOU and your care are
important too. Everyone deserves a BAM (Bare
A** minimum) level of self care. Whether that is 5
minutes a day or 2 workouts a week, think about
what your BAM is for this season of life, and then
do your best to make sure you get it.
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