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Quick and Effective Workouts For Busy Moms

If you’re juggling work, taking care of the home, caring for kids, and taking the kids to activities and playdates, it’s no wonder there isn’t much time left to take care of yourself. Instead of worrying about finding the time to drive to a group class or gym, try a workout at home. We put together this list of short, to-the-point workouts that only need body weight or small weights you might already have around the house. If you’re short on time and need a workout routine that helps you meet your fitness goals, this is it. And, the best part, everything on this list is free. 

Yoga and Barre For Strength

If you’re just getting back into a workout routine or are tired and sore from other activities, then starting out with something more gentle or low-impact, like these yoga and barre workouts, is likely exactly what you need.

• This 10-minute, core-focused yoga session will have your abs on fire by the end. 

• If you need a short workout, but want to get your heart pumping, look no further than this 10-minute cardio barre workout.

• In this workout, you’ll spend 10 minutes working on your core with professional gymnast Danielle Gray.

HIIT

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, uses body weight and fast-paced exercises to get your heart rate up and get you sweating. These exercises can be higher impact, so start gently and be sure to focus on proper form.

• This 15-minute HIIT workout uses just body weight to train your full body and get your heart rate elevated.

• This quick HIIT workout is totally customizable to the amount of time you have and is custom-made with busy moms in mind.

No Equipment, Cardio Workouts

If you’re looking to work on cardio and are less focused on building muscle and strength, then you’re in the right place. These high-energy, fun workouts will get you moving — fast. And anyway, if you’re working out, you might as well have fun. 

• This 15-minute dance, cardio workout will get your energy up and your arms pumping.

• It doesn’t get much simpler than this 5 move jump rope workout.

• This 15-minute, no-equipment workout is perfect for beginners.

• If you don’t have 15 minutes for your workouts, try this app which creates 7-minute workouts. It’s available on Apple and Android.

Workout With Your Kids

When you’re a busy mom, sometimes you have to do everything with your kids. Workouts don’t have to be any different. If you don’t have time away from the kids, try out these workouts specifically designed for the whole family.

• This 15-minute, kid-friendly HIIT workout will be a hit with the whole family.

• This 10-minute workout is something that everyone in the family can do together.

• This 15-minute workout combines everything kids love: movement and Encanto.

• In this 25-minute workout, you can move with your baby and target your pelvic floor.

If you are looking for a new way to get your body moving, these short, no-equipment, free workouts are just what you’re looking for. Or, try out the kid-friendly workouts and get the whole family moving together.