Being a mom is undeniably hard work. From multitasking, cooking, cleaning and working, mothers’ are great at almost everything. However, they seem to fail at finding time for themselves and caring for their own health.
However, this shouldn’t be!! As children, we want to help lessen the burden that our mothers carry and help them lead a healthy life.
We believe the time has come for you to step in and take charge of your mother’s lifestyle and ensure she leads a healthy one. With that being said, here’s your chance to take the first step and help your mother make some time for herself.
Though first, does your mother enjoy working out but can’t seem to find the time to do so? Well, if that’s the case, then we’ve got something that you will love! We recommend that you try ‘Mommy and Me fitness’. It’s basically your mother and you embarking on a fitness journey together.
Plus, with Mother’s Day just around the corner, this would be the ideal time to get your mother to try out some of these workouts.
#1 CARDIO DANCE
Cardio dance is a fun way to sweat it out. Imagine you’re at a party and the music is blasting, you get energetic and move along to the beat. You’re probably even sweating and your heart rate is high. That’s cardio dance in a nutshell. The best part of cardio dance is that no prior dance experience is required.
This workout routine does not only improve coordination and rhythm but also burns fat and tones your muscles. So, let’s bring the party to your house and get your mother moving.
#2 YOGA FOR EVERY BODY
Yoga is an awesome physical exercise that helps you find peace, relieve stress, lose weight and strengthen the body. It’s one of the best ways to connect with one’s self.
On top of that, it’s a non-competitive workout that is adaptable to every shape, size, gender, and age group.
If your mother hasn’t worked out in a long time, yoga is an easy way for her to ease back into exercising.
#3 HIKING WITH MOM
Let’s be honest, you wouldn’t be here to do all those cool adventures if it weren’t for your mom. Instead of going on an adventurous journey on your own, why not get your mother to tag along?
So, call your mom up and invite her to go hiking with you. Start by introducing her to short hikes that would be easy for her. Plus, it would be a great way for her to relax and enjoy Mother Nature.
This will encourage her to live a more active lifestyle and inspire her to go on adventures and explore the world a little more.
#4 WALKING
There’s almost no better way to bond with your mom than just simply walking around the neighbourhood or at the park with her. Your workout routine with your mom doesn’t always have to be crazily intense or complicated. Instead, it can be something as peaceful and relaxing as a long walk that the both of you could enjoy but at the same time burn some calories.
So, walk alongside your mother and talk about anything and everything you both want. It’s simply a great way to bond with your mom and help her stay healthy.
Sources: Sports for all, Health
