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If you’re a full-time mother who just can’t find the time to squeeze in a conventional workout into your week, here are some Mummy moves that might help keep you in shape. 

As always, please check with your doctor before engaging in any new fitness programs.

6 Mummy Moves to Keep You in Shape

1. The Scoop

Whenever your toddler looks like he’s headed for trouble and you don’t have time to intervene “nicely”, e.g. when he looks like he’s about to stick a metal object into the power point or running out onto the road, you swoop in and “scoop” him up into your arms.

Targets: arms, back, legs (if you have to run to get to your toddler), cardio (if the running doesn’t do it, the scare of your toddler nearing hurting himself will definitely get the heart going).

2. The Rock

When your toddler won’t fall asleep by himself, it calls for extra intervention.  Either cradle him in your arms or wear him in a sling, then rock him to sleep.

Targets: arms (if you’re cradling), shoulders (if you’re using a sling), back, legs and heart (if you’re pacing up and down the room).

3. The Carry

When you’re shopping and your toddler is too tired to walk and refuses to sit in a pram, you can do a modified “Rock” and either carry him in your arms or in a sling and continue shopping.

Targets: arms (if you’re opting for the carry), shoulders (if you’re using a sling), back, legs.

4. The Chase

When you’re shopping and your toddler decides he has his own shopping agenda and a different direction to walk, run after him before he bumps into someone.

Targets: legs, cardio.

5. The Swing

When your toddler is bored at home and wants a fun and exciting game, pick him up and swing him in your arms.  This is guaranteed to give him the ride of his life (who needs theme parks and rollercoasters when you have Mummy Power?) and give you a workout to remember.

Targets: arms, back, shoulders, cardio, legs (if you decide to add a horizontal vector to the swing).

6. Baby Aquarobics

When your toddler goes swimming and refuses to wear the floaties, you can help him “swim” around the pool with a bit of leg work under water.

Targets: legs, cardio.

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