As moms we often face a fitness paradox. We know that being fit helps give us the energy and health we need to live life to the fullest, but being busy doesn’t give us a lot of time to get fit. That’s where fitness hacks come in!
“Fit is not a destination, it is a way of life.”
In terms of fitness, it’s not only how much we move but how well we move that determines our results.
If you want to improve your physical fitness, working smarter (not longer) is the key. Which is great for moms…because none of us have a lot of extra time to go longer.
We need fitness hacks that will help us maintain a healthy body and active lifestyle so we can keep up with our kids!
That’s why we’re always on the lookout for ways to get more done in the little pockets of time moms have available.
Gym hacks, muscle building hacks, exercise motivation tricks, muscle gain and fat loss tips…these are the kind of fitness hacks we share to help you stay healthy and live your best life.
“Place yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place.”
Fitness Hacks
#491 – The deck of cards workout hack! Great for if when you’re stuck indoors. Even kids can do it.
“Grab a deck of playing cards. Assign each suit an exercise (ex. hearts = pushups, clubs = sit-ups, etc.) Draw a card and do that number of reps of the assigned exercise. You’ll be sweating in no time!”
#477 – The trick to avoid chaffing if you’re running, walking, or hiking!
Pick up some Bodyglide and look for T-shirts and workout pants made from moisture-wicking fabric.
#463 – You already spend so much time at work, why not use it to get in some more steps?
Here’s 4 easy ways to walk more at the office. 
#449 – Short on time? Try this fitness hack! It’s a quick and effective workout you can do to get you up and out the door in no time.
“Quick-Start Morning Workout! 20 Jumping Jacks, 20 Crunches, 15 Squats, 10 Push-ups, 60 Second Plank…and Go!
Great for legs, left knee, right knee etc.
#435 – Use a massage ball daily to reduce foot pain and injury, while improving range of motion. Get one HERE
“Want to reduce foot pain and injuries? Grab a massage ball!” Each day gently roll your arches, heel, and the balls of your feet. This will increase the range of motion for your entire foot and help it function more efficiently.”
#421 – The sweet spot in weight training to get maximum muscle growth results!
“Wondering how to get the most out of weight lifting? Use a weight that has you failing on the set between the 30-40 second mark. That’s the sweet spot for muscle growth results.”
407 – A free app that can take you from couch potato to your first 5K in just 8 weeks!
#393 – Four easy ways to get more walking into your days.
#379 – Fitness hacks: how to make a morning workout happen! No excuses, just get up and go.
#365 – A fun way to sneak some exercise into your next Netflix binge watching session. It’s even more fun when you do it with your partner or a friend!
#351 – The fix for foul smelling athletic shoes.
#337 – Ramp up your fitness by adding short bursts of all-out intensity to your workouts!
#323 – Spark a little friendly competition and ramp up your workout with this app!
#309 – A little fitness trick to help you build arm strength. Sneak in those push-ups whenever you can!
#295 – Fitness hacks for those days you can’t make it to the gym… a quick before bed workout. It’s never too late to get in a little activity!
#281 – Want to really blast those abs? Try the towel tick to hack your planks and increase the intensity!
#267 – Visualize fitness success and watch your performance improve in the real world!
#253 – Fitness hacks: A complete workout you can do at home in just 30 minutes….no equipment needed!
“No time to get to the gym? Get a complete workout at home in 30 min, no equipment needed. Do 3 sets of each move for 10 – 15 reps with 1 minute of rest in between sets: Jumping jacks, Body weight squats, Lunges, Donkey kicks, Push ups (modified or regular), Burpees (push up optional), Plank (hold 30 seconds).”
#246 – No excuses! How to start your day off with a little exercise, right in your own bed. Also a great before bed ab workout and improving core strength! 
“Stretch, roll over, and do pushups on your bed for 60 seconds. The unstable surface will make your body work twice as hard. Plus you’ll get your blood pumping and energy levels up on those hectic days when you can’t get to the gym.” (Share this bed ab workouts to strengthen abdominal muscles – to other busy moms)
#225 – Move more every day. Get those steps in with the audiobook hack!
#204 – Get in a workout anywhere! Turn your next grocery run into an arm session.
“Instead of pushing a cart, grab a basket and carry your stuff through the store. Be sure to switch sides to work both arms evenly. You can even do a few bicep curls while waiting in line.”
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