Biceps, a Baby, and a Budget
Filed Under Fitmom Wellness |
Fiscal fitness is not only possible but necessary. Gone are the days of putting your wellness on the back burner due to lack of finances.
Joining a gym is far from the only way to get in shape, so here are some tips for getting fit on a budget.
1. If you don’t know where to start, hire a personal trainer for only one or two sessions to review form and technique. Also, try sharing the expense with a friend, as many trainers will offer semi-private sessions.
2. Cut out the “HOLE” food and top-list your “SOUL” food. Many moms get caught up watching the boob tube while breastfeeding (no pun intended). Aside from it taking up much of your now extra-precious time, it is much easier to get sucked into commercial impulse buying the more we watch TV.
3. Join a group. Many cities offer a range of low-to-high-cost wellness and exercise program options. It’s also a great way to meet other health-conscious moms in your area.
4. Take up running with a baby jogger. Running is perhaps the most accessible and affordable exercise regime because you can do it anywhere.
5. Research some low-cost online options. FITMOM, for instance, provides a variety of e-books and DVDs that can be purchased online to help rural moms or moms on a budget access our programming.
6. Fitness for moms is often not only a money issue but a time issue. Think about making the most of your workouts by increasing the intensity of the exercises and staying focused, even if it’s for 20-30 minutes.
Cheers,
Andrea Page
