Being parent is a full time job and can really feel like a workout on it’s own sometimes: chasing the kids around the house, not to mention getting them ready for school, picking them up, dropping them off at gymnastics practice, preparing for dinner, helping them with school work then getting them ready for bed and the next thing you know another day has gone by. Finding time to fit a workout without disturbing family schedule can be challenging at times.
Well, we hear you and we’re here to help. Check out some of our favorite apps – a ready made routine that gives you the exercise you need in 20 minutes or less – this way you can get your workout in without sacrificing time spent with your family.
Three of the apps you can do right in the comfort of your own home, the other two apps rely on having the proper gym equipment for weight lifting or help you maximize your time running outdoors.
7 Minute Workout: Free
Best for:
Quick cardio designed to make you sweat
Features:
• Professionally designed workouts that are short and effective
• Workouts that you can do anywhere, no equipment needed
• Personal trainer with voice and video instructions. They guide you all the way
• Beginner friendly workouts that are easy to perform but will make you sweat
• Super simple to use custom workout builder so you can build your own 7 minute workouts
• Enable Apple Health to track your workouts and calories burned
• 100% Free. No hidden and surprise charges!
5 Minute Yoga – Free
Best for:
Relieving stress and yoga beginners
Features:
- Clear images and detailed instructions ensuring all poses are performed correctly
- Improves flexibility, increases strength, tones muscles and reduces stress
- Free, but also offer an optional premium level access via an auto renewing monthly or annual subscription
Ab and Core Workouts – Free
Best for:
Just as the name implies, this is great for working out your abs and your core
Features:
- Sworkit routines guide you through video exercises demonstrated by professional personal trainers.
- iPhone users can optionally choose to sync their completed workout lengths, calories burned, and workout type directly to Apple’s Health app.
- Free
Fitbod – $9.99/Mo After Free Trial
Best for:
Getting stronger, losing weight or building muscle size
Features:
- A personalized plan designed to push your limits
- View your workout impact on a body heat map
- Calories burned for each workout
MapMyFitness – Free
Best for:
Tracking and mapping all your workouts
Features:
- Be able to analyze your performance on every mile
- Connect with apps and wearables
- Join a community of more than 400 athletes
These 5 apps will really get you going to a healthy lifestyle, but remember that forming good habits and discipline is the key to success, so make sure you schedule time for yourself everyday and hit your goals to be on your way to become a fit and energetic parent.