Little Leg Workout

As promised, my 30 min lower body workout for all you mums and ladies who have little time. It took me about 30 mins. It'll be around this time but take care to do each move with good form. 

I squeeze it in around my baby. She joins in, she watches, she plays with her toys. She loves it when I'm counting reps so it's kind of educational too. Don't forget they learn to be fit, healthy and how to work hard.

Leg Workout

● Warm up - 3 mins

● BABY SQUATS - hold baby as your weight if they are happy to join in. My little girl loves it.

X 15 

In between sets do 

20 x mountain climbers

ALL THIS 3 TIMES! 

● Baby Lunges - 10 each leg, holding baby if they are happy.  Otherwise use bodyweight, kettlebell or do walking lunges (see my instagram for video) 

● Single Leg Deadlifts - use kettlebell (no weight is fine if you're beginning) x 10 each leg

Superset with:

● Single Standing Leg Extensions - 8 each leg

ALL THIS 3 TIMES

● Exercise ball hamstring curls X 10

Superset with:

●Exercise ball thigh squeeze - 10 secs hold x 3

ALL THIS 3 TIMES

STRETCH

No Excuse Workout

No excuses time! 

A quick upper body circuit that even mummy's can join in

It won't take a lot of time to do this. I squeeze in a 30 minute strength workout every other day at the moment. That includes a little warm up. 

I'm a single mum of 2 who hasn't had a full nights sleep in a long time. Let me tell you this,  finding time is not impossible. Mind over matter! 

Plus i actually find doing a 30 minute workout makes me so much happier and more energised than not doing one.  Working out in the morning gives me a positive attitude and I make better choices for the rest of the day. 

A favourite quote of mine that got me motivated at the beginning is:

Work out first thing in the morning before your brain figures out what you're doing!

This is true.  I find the longer I leave it on the day the more excuses I make up. I'm too tired, I haven't got time, my body aches, oh it doesn't matter.  I end up making bad choices with food. Working out first thing for me just sets me up for a good routine for the day. I'm a lot happy and that shines through on to everyone else. 

HOW TO DO THE WORKOUT! 

• Warm up for 3-5 mins - This may be star jumps or jogging/skipping on the spot. 

• Do each move the number of reps it says. 

• For push ups place your self over your baby. 

Do it on your knees if easier (I do ☺)

Count each rep out loud. Your baby will love this and give her a kiss each time. 

• For bent over rows and shoulder press I use my baby. She laughs so much. She loves being my workout partner. Please don't use your baby if they are unhappy. You know your baby. You can use filled water bottles or food cans. 

• During tricep dips, I put my hands on a chair and knees bent in front. Baby lies on my mat between my feet. Be careful. Do slowly. 

Repeat 4 times. Or set a timer for 10 mins and see how many rounds you can do!

Enjoy. If you have any questions please leave a comment or head over to instagram or twitter 

Xxx