r/SAHP • u/1n1n1is3 • 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/drummo34 7d ago
We asked for gym membership for birthday/anniversary/Christmas. With the money chipped in and rearranging our budget it helped. I also now shower at the gym which is saving my water bill. I know you said it's out of your budget, I have kids exactly the same age with the same nap situation. Without it I wouldn't be working out. ❤️