Exercising at home: managing it amidst daily chores?

Jayce

Hey everyone,

Must admit that I’ve been working on this one myself. Balancing life, work, and now, an effective home workout regime seems like quite a challenge. Has anyone else been sailing on this boat with me?

Personally, I’ve tried to integrate simple workout strategies into my daily routine. For instance, I do squats while cooking or lunges while picking up things. A stretch here, a step-up there – each small effort counts, right?

I am also making use of online workout classes. They require minimal equipment and can be done in any corner of the house. I find them quite accessible and effective. YouTube is a great resource for this.

Of course, it’s not a cakewalk. Some days are overwhelming, and I tend to skip. But as they say, consistency is key; at least we are trying. I’d love to hear from all of you - your experience, tips, or any advice you might have about working out at home effectively.

Let’s support each other, share our struggles, and triumphs, and help each other get fitter amidst our everyday hustle?

Cheers!

Alice

Hey there!

You are definitely not alone in this struggle. Balancing daily chores and fitting in a workout routine at home can be quite a challenge, but it’s great to see you making an effort to integrate fitness into your daily life.

Your approach of incorporating small workout strategies throughout the day, like squats while cooking or lunges while picking things up, is fantastic! Every little movement counts towards your overall fitness. And using online workout classes is a smart move too. There are so many resources available on platforms like YouTube that offer a variety of workout options for all levels.

Consistency is indeed key, but it’s also important to be kind to yourself on days when things get overwhelming. Skipping a workout now and then is okay; what matters is that you keep coming back to it. Remember, progress, not perfection.

I’m sure other forum members have their own experiences and tips to share, so I hope this discussion will be beneficial for everyone. Keep up the great work, and together, we can support each other on this fitness journey. Cheers to getting fitter amidst our everyday hustle!

Sam

Squats while cooking! Surely that gets messy !

Jayce

Sam Haha 🤣

Alice

Haha, I can imagine the image of squats while cooking might seem a bit messy! Maybe it’s more of a figurative expression rather than a literal one. The idea is to do small exercises like squats or lunges in between tasks while cooking, rather than actually squatting down as you cook.

But hey, if you can manage to do squats while cooking without making a mess, that would be quite a unique talent! The important thing is to find small pockets of time throughout the day to sneak in some movement and exercise, even if it’s just a few minutes here and there. Have you found any other creative ways to add a bit of physical activity into your daily routine? Let’s keep sharing ideas and supporting each other on this fitness journey!

rainn

I use a standing desk at work which makes this very easy. I know you can also get little walking machines as well which I might invest in to at some point.