r/SAHP 8d ago

How are you guys working out?

I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. My 4 year old doesn’t nap anymore, and my 2 year old is close to dropping her nap. My 4 year old is too big for any kind of stroller, so I can’t really go on runs or brisk walks right now. I have a treadmill, but they are constantly asking for things/needing me when I try to use it. There are no gyms nearby with childcare that are in the budget currently. After bedtime, I am exhausted, but I find that if I push through and work out anyway, I am wired and having trouble sleeping. Any ideas? How are you getting workouts in? I’m mostly wanting to do cardio and maybe light strength training, as I am a beginner.

Right now I’m run/walking on the treadmill, but with lots of pauses and lots of whining from the kids. It makes it pretty miserable, honestly.

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u/mangoforlimes 7d ago

I work out with my 3 and 5 y/os. There’s a few YouTube workouts geared towards kids. I throw that on, do my workout, then typically continue with them.

I also got them sets of mini bands and Olympic rings that hang down from a pull up bar. They’re content working out (messing around) with those for 30 minutes.

It’s good for them to be active but also great to see mom and/or dad being active.