I am a single mom of a 3 year old and I love to work out. The problem is my son refuses to stay in the daycare at the gym, and every time I take him there they call me on the loud speaker to come get him because he wants to leave so bad. My boyfriend is able to watch him twice a week so I can go to the gym but that's it. I love my time at the gym, and I am not motivated to work out at home. Is only 2 days at the gym enough if I am doing at least 30-35 minutes of cardio, and about 20 minutes of weight training? Or is this a waste of time? Will I ever see results?
2007-03-06 04:53:03 · 9 answers · asked by Bee Biscuits 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Working out at all will never be a waste of time...better a little than never. You can definitely see results -- you just need to make sure that you change up your routine to keep your body from adjusting. Try interval training (walk for 3 minutes, run for 2 minutes and repeat for a total of 30 minutes...you can also apply this principal to any activity, you just need periods of high intensity mixed with periods of low intensity). Talk to a trainer at you gym and get him/her to suggest new strength-training exercises you can do.
You may not be motivated to work out at home, but what about outside? Take your 3-year old to the park or put him in the stroller and take him for a walk...this will increase mommy-son time and increase your overall calorie burn.
2007-03-06 04:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, at least you are getting some time in (for a minute there, I had to wonder if you were a frienf of mine who experiences the same problem when leaving her son in the daycare at her gym). Is there anyone else who could watch your son one more day during the week? Don't give it up all together...that would definitely not be the answer...but try to find a way to squeeze in one more day.
2007-03-06 13:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's 2 full body workouts consisting of core movements that work more than 1 muscle group at a time. This month's oxygen magazine has a great routine in there for 2 to 3 times a week, go buy one, it's the article called lean potion #9.
2007-03-06 14:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by sbj95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twice a week for 20 minutes is perfectly ok for weight lifting. However, if you can strap on your sneakers and put that boy in a wagon or stroller you should try to get 30 minutes of cardio (running/fast walkng) once or twice more per week. Just do it and it will become a routine.
2007-03-06 13:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by jimmy t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry hun,but i think you have a big problem.Thats the problem with the world today,every body needs an excuse to get in the car and go somewhere.You should be ashamed,but im sure you will never understand.Take a run,thats great exercise.Maybe you dont work and need a excuse to get out of house,i could understand this.And as far as son goes,you must spend little time with him.I have 4 well behaved kids.Work out at home or get fat.lol
2007-03-06 13:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why not try exercising with your son. A fast walk round the park for 45mins twice a week in addition to your programme would help. You are not wasting your time with what you are doing but if doing it for wieght loss then think about your diet more.
2007-03-06 13:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Little C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is horrible you should at least try excersising for thirty minutes a day, or else you will get big and round okay, try to work out more or you will probly have health problems.
2007-03-06 12:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by greeninkheart aka gbs 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
TALK to the baby's Dr. THERE may be a sedative the DRs can give him.AND theres things you can do after the baby is sleeping. GET a tred mill in your home.
2007-03-06 12:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not really. If you keep up with your plan it is ok.
2007-03-06 12:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by One who wonders about life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋