6 things that you need to do to stay consistent and stick to your workout routine as a busy, tired mom.
What would you think if I was to say that one word could solve all your postpartum fitness problems? It’s true. Do you have any guess what that one word could be?
It’s “consistency”.
Consistency with your workouts is what’s going to change the trajectory of your postpartum health. Whether you are consistent with your workouts, consistent with getting 7-8 hours a sleep a day, consistent with drinking 7-8 glasses of water a day or consistent with just taking a shower every week (in reality a shower once a week is hard to come by these days as a new mama, so getting that one shower in is absolutely a game changer!)
So let’s talk about how you can become more consistent with your health and, ultimately, your fitness habits.
Today on the blog I’m talking all about 6 things you need to do to stay consistent with your postpartum workouts as a busy, tired mom.
1. Pick the same time of day to work out
The best way to do this is to think of your day in five blocks of time.
You have your morning routine, A.M., middle of day/lunch time, P.M., and night-time routine.
The morning routine consists of waking up with your baby and getting breakfast.
A.M. routine, which is an ideal time to work out, is your morning before lunch.
The Middle of the day or lunchtime can be slower for some people. So this may be a good time to squeeze in your workout every day.
The P.M. time block is after lunchtime. This is when most moms are slowing down and getting tired. But depending on your schedule, it could work for you.
The night-time routine is the last time block. This is when things are winding down. If you are the type of person who gets a lot done after baby is down for bed then you might find this time best for a workout routine.
Find one of those blocks of time that work best for your routine. Doing this can also help to optimize your performance and energy levels during your workout, as your body will become accustomed to exercising at that time.
2. Go to be at the same time every night
It’s important that you pick the same time of night every night to go to bed. Set a goal to have an hour window every night where you go to bed consistently.
So if you choose to go to bed at 10pm every night, you would make your window of time between 9pm and 11pm and do not go outside that window of time.
Try it for 2 weeks straight and see if it works.
This will help you to wake up earlier in the morning leaving time for a consistent morning workout routine.
3. Find a trigger that will prompt you to work out next
This was a game-changer for me.
A simple, daily habit, such as brushing your teeth, can be a trigger for your workout routine.
For example, in your morning routine, you may wake up with your baby and then eat breakfast. After breakfast, you brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth could then be your trigger to start your A.M. routine and that A.M routine always starts with a workout.
But there are many small things we do daily that could serve as a trigger as well. Go ahead and try to find yours! For more tips check out my post on 10 Simple Habits That Will Help you Keep a Consistent Workout Routine
4. Pick out workout clothes the night before
Go ahead and start picking out your workout clothes the night before. Trust me, it will save you the headache the next day.
Something so simple will help you to be ready to go for your daily workout routine. This way you won’t be scrambling and worrying about what to wear.
Set out your sports bra, socks, shoes, and even your water bottle.
Having your workout clothes ready to go can also be a great reminder or trigger when your day just gets too busy.
5. Lay your work out calendar out so you can easily see it
Quick! Go out and buy a big, red marker and use it to mark off every day you work out on your calendar. If you are a visual person who needs a physical reminder, you will love this.
Keep your workout calendar in plain sight where you will be reminded of your workout routine every single day.
Using a big, red marker can feel so satisfying. Sometimes just a plain pencil to mark your calendar isn’t enough to feel accomplished in your workout routine.
6. Have a workout plan in place so you know how to get started
Just getting started can be so challenging!
Not knowing what workout to do can lead to unaccomplished goals.
But when you have a steady plan of what you want to get accomplished in your workout routine, it is proven that you will be more consistent. It will allow you to come back, day after day, without being lost and having no direction.
Stay Consistent With Your Postpartum Workout
If you are ready for a workout plan, one that really takes all the thinking out of it, I have my signature course, Postpartum Abs Simplified, which is for new moms who are looking to strengthen their core in 70 days with less than 10 minutes of exercise a day. “Get rid of the flab and flatten those abs” is what this course is known for.
Staying consistent is hard especially when you have a newborn who needs you all day long.
But with my program, my coaching that comes along with it, weekly accountability check-in’s and the step-by-step program that tells you when and how to progress, you don’t have to worry about missing a workout. Instead, you are EXTRA motivated to get through the program. It’s just 70 days.
If you are ready to finally say “so long!” to your pooch and get consistent with your workout routines, join the program and you can get started today. I’d love to have you inside Postpartum ABs Simplified.
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**It is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. Always warm up thoroughly and stretch after all workouts. Jena Bradley LLC, LiveCoreStrong.com and Jena Bradley will be not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.
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