Being a busy mom can easily become an excuse to cut workouts out of your routine. I however strongly encourage you to stick with it. Exercise has been linked to fighting everything from cancer to diabetes. I’m a full-time mommy and event manager that commutes over an hour one way, but have found that making my workouts a priority is a must for my attitude and well-being. I have found that I am setting a better example for my girls by being committed to my health and wellness.
You don’t have to spend hours in the gym, you truly don’t have time for that. Supersetting my workouts has become the most successful tactic for me. Supersetting is when you switch back and forth between two different exercises. My muscles react better and I get through my workouts more quickly.
I am happy to share with you some go to plans for me.
Before working out, here is a great warm-up to prepare your body to lift.
Workout A
- Goblet squats– 3 sets of 8 reps superset with*
- Incline dumbbell bench press– 3 sets of 8 reps.
- Low row– 2 sets of 10 reps superset with*
- Reverse lunges– 2 sets of 10 reps
- Woodchopper– 2 sets of 10 reps superset with*
- Stability ball hamstrings curl– 2 sets of 10 reps
- Plank– 2 sets of 30″ superset with*
- Glute bridge– 2 sets of 15
Workout B
- Dumbbell deadlift– 3 sets of 8 reps superset with*
- Lat pulldown– 3 sets of 8
- Lateral shoulder raise– 2 sets of 10 reps superset with*
- Lateral lunges– 2 sets of 8 each side
- Side plank– 2 sets of 30″ superset with*
- Stability ball jackknife– 2 sets of 5 to 15
superset with* means you switch back and forth between two exercises.
Rest until you feel recovered between sets. This shouldn’t be more than 2 minutes.
Let’s workout together! Share some of your workout plans in the comments.
