if you work out when do you do it?

[stealthmom]

I'm really struggling with this now that I have two.

[bunch]

During the witching hour Obvs I sah, so I have that option, but we hit the gym after nap and before dinner. It's been pretty life changing all around.

[rootbeerfloat]

Well, I didn't at all when they were under 1 and not regularly until DD was around 2.

I either squeeze in a quick video right after work (H picks up). Or I run after dinner (more common when the weather is as miserable as it is now).

[anna7602]

The best I will be able to get in this fall will be some runs first thing in the morning before DH leaves to take DD to school and some mommy & me yoga classes during which I will likely nurse DS the majority of the class.

I can't remember how old babies have to be to use the childcare at the Y, but I am pretty sure it's at least 6 months. Once DS is old enough for that, we can go while DD is in school.

[elocrates]

After the kids go to bed. Not ideal, since I'm often out of steam and I really have to talk myself into getting my behind off the couch at that point.

[irish]

I cycle to and from work. 20-25 mins brisk cycle each way. 5 days a week.

And I just started a 6 wk badminton course with my SIL. 2hr class once a week, which really builds up a sweat.

[Deleted]

Bike commute to work, and yoga at lunch.

But winter kills both of those, so I'm kind of screwed.

[catsarecute]

We have a treadmill in our garage so I try (TRY) to get out there between 6-7pm. Ideally, I would drag my ass downstairs at 4:30 a.m. and work out while DD is still asleep so I don't have to miss any time with her after work but I've been struggling to get motivated to do that.

[smock]

When dd wakes up I feed her, then she chills in a bouncer or RNP while I work out, usually only for 15-20 min. She gets a kick out of watching me!

[redheadbaker]

I run at 5:30 a.m. two days a week and once on a weekend day.

[mlt]

Saturday mornings or week nights 8-10 pm. My gym is open until 11 so that's good. But honestly now that I've had baby 2 I'm just too tired.

[wavepool]

In the summer, right after breakfast. In the school year, it's right after school (y daycare) or after he goes to bed if my h is home. Occasionally a walk after dinner if O is tired that day.

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[galaxy8227]

Either before the kids get up or after work before I pick them up. I prefer to do it in the morning but it's tough getting out of bed now that it's getting cooler

[holly116]

I'm a SAHM and I go right to the gym after preschool drop off on m-w-f. Tuesday there's a class at 4:30 that I like so that is designated the "work late or grab a beer at happy hour" night for DH since we get home around 6-6:30. All around, it's working great. I get 2 hours to myself and a shower and DH gets a night to do whatever he wants/needs without any repercussions at home.

[stealthmom]

A big part of my problem is my preferred exercise is group classes. Ugh. Exercising is hard enough when you like what you're doing, much less when you don't.

I think it's time to get some dvds. Any suggestions?

[meltoine]

Used to do it mid afternoon after nap. Now I go early morning after I drop DS1 at preschool.

My gym has a family room with a gated area and toys. I put the kid(s) in there.

[Velar Fricative]

At the buttcrack of dawn (5:00 am).

[spk926]

DH is up at 5 and leaves at 5:30
I'm up at 5:45 and leave with DD by 7.
So mornings are out.

I teach and have about a 17 minute lunch break so not then.

4-7pm are family time when we're all home so I don't do it then either.

So the only time is once she's in bed.

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[mrshandy]

Early morning on days I telework, evenings after I put DD down on days I go into the office, and weekends of course.

[Deleted]

I go for a bike ride at lunch or hit the gym at lunch, or go after work while H picks up DD.

(Typed while striding away on an elliptical).

[osulori]

Early. Like 430-5am early. It blows to get up that early but that's the only time it getting done.

[brooklyn]

I do beachbody videos while he naps, or go to the gym while my H puts him to bed.

[saywhatnow]

At 5:30am....I usually do 5 days a week...a 30 min Jillian Michaels DVD. It's really my only option. However, I didn't start working out again until my second kid was almost 2 years old. Good luck!

[brooklyn]

Sept 18, 2014 17:46:36 GMT -5 stealthmom said:

A big part of my problem is my preferred exercise is group classes. Ugh. Exercising is hard enough when you like what you're doing, much less when you don't.

I think it's time to get some dvds. Any suggestions?

I really like T25 & PiYo. (Full disclosure, I'm a beachbody coach and sell them) I lost 20lbs doing T25. I just started PiYo and it's helping my core a lot.

[bananapancakes]

Between his first and second naps but I'm on mat leave and can leave him for an hour at the Y day care.

[Marmee]

I walk the kids to & from school...it's a mile away so I get 4miles a day in. Eventually I'd like to get to running when I don't have the kids &/or doing a circle or 2 through the park I pass (which is 1.5miles around) so I'll get up to 7miles a day.

[lilles]

Sept 18, 2014 17:46:36 GMT -5 stealthmom said:

A big part of my problem is my preferred exercise is group classes. Ugh. Exercising is hard enough when you like what you're doing, much less when you don't.

I think it's time to get some dvds. Any suggestions?

[b

zuzka light DVDs. She also has a ton of workouts on you tube and on her site. Short but intense.

[deo]

I workout after they go to bed. When we go upstairs to get their PJs on, I put my exercise clothes on at the same time. Once they are asleep I go to the basement to workout (we set up a home gym with a treadmill/weights). I actually don't mind working out at night, I watch tv while I do and then shower before I go to bed so I don't have to in the morning.

[tealblue]

I just started going and DS is 2. I work out on Sat mornings and take him to the daycare with me. During the week, if DH is home before 7, then I try and go around 7:30-8:30 or 9. DH works crazy long hours so it's not often that I can go in the evenings. Hopefully more in the winter.

[starlily]

Right now on maternity leave, at home during the day. I can also take DD2 with me to Pilates because I'm doing private sessions.

When I go back to work, it'll most likely be after the kids' bedtimes, with the exception of a weekly Pilates group class right after work. Barre classes right after work might also be an option.