5 Best Workouts to do at Home for Newbie Moms
Mommies and Daddies know just how hard it is to squeeze in a workout with a newborn baby around the house. Whether you’re pregnant, have just had your first newborn baby, or have many kids, the fact is that it only gets harder and harder to find time to work out and stay fit.
One thing many Muffin Moms have done is to make a commitment to workout during a baby’s naptime (should we create a hashtag, muffin moms?). That means that as soon as you put your baby down for their nap, you slap on those yoga pants and start a quick work out!
Here are 5 quick and effective workouts you can do during your baby or newborns naptime, with no equipment needed.
5 Best Workouts to do at Home for Newbie Moms
Mommies and Daddies know just how hard it is to squeeze in a workout with a newborn baby around the house. Whether you’re pregnant, have just had your first newborn baby, or have many kids, the fact is that it only gets harder and harder to find time to work out and stay fit.
One thing many Muffin Moms have done is to make a commitment to workout during a baby’s naptime (should we create a hashtag, muffin moms?). That means that as soon as you put your baby down for their nap, you slap on those yoga pants and start a quick work out!
Here are 5 quick and effective workouts you can do during your baby or newborns naptime, with no equipment needed.
1. Jumping Rope
What makes this workout perfect for newbie parents is that it doesn’t require much space and it’s a simple yet versatile cardio at-home workout.
All you need is a jumping rope and you’re ready to go! Your baby’s hula-hoop could also be used as an alternative “jumping rope”.
Did your toddler wake up? Get your children involved! Jumping the rope together with your toddler is a fun way to stay active while spending some quality time with your loved ones. You can even get Daddy involved!
| Baby’s Nap Time | Time spent Jumping Rope | Calories Burned |
| 15 minutes | 5 minutes | 100 calories |
| 20 minutes | 10 minutes | 200 calories |
| 30 minutes | 15 minutes | 300 calories |
That’s 20 calories per minute! What does this mean?
- Fix those mommy buns!
- Lose the postpartum belly.
- Don’t skip leg day. Work those pins!
- Look stuntin’ like the hot baby mamma that you are!
After your jumping rope session, remember to store your rope in a locked closet or out of your baby’s reach. Read more tips on how to make your home safer by baby proofing it here.
2. Yoga or Pilates
All you need for yoga or pilates is a workout mat and some comfy and stretchy clothes: it’s perfect for a quick and easy home workout!Though it is not as sweaty as jumping rope or other cardio workouts, don’t underestimate these workouts (like I did!): they’re not exactly child’s play.
The huge focus is in fact in body resistance and balance, they might seem easy but they can be quite challenging.
All of us at A Muffin in the Oven love yoga and pilates and as new moms we know that it’s important to choose the right workout that helps you get your feet wet after you come back from the hospital!
3. Zumba
Behold, one of the most fun workouts ever: Zumba! This workout is a great way to do some fun and sweaty cardio at home.
You can even get your toddlers involved by asking them to join you, or to create fun choreographies with you. (Just don’t get too crazy with those high leg kicks, Mamma!)
Doing this will improve their creativity, coordination and, as exercise is known to help get better sleep, it can also help in bettering your baby’s sleeping pattern. Win win!
Look for free Zumba workouts on Youtube, there’s a big variety of them: from the classic Zumba workouts with latino music, to the ones with new and fun pop songs.
Don’t focus too much on getting the steps right and just have fun with it and get your sweat on!
Not convinced yet? Here are 9 more reasons why we love Zumba so much:
| Body toning | Stress relieving | It gives you confidence |
| It’s fun and upbeat | It improves coordination | Increased metabolism |
| It’s easy to personalize | It’s quick and easy | It improves your mood |
4. HIIT Workouts for Newbie Mom’s
For a more challenging yet home-friendly workout, you could opt for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. These workouts can get very intense. Remember to listen to your body and give time for recovery.
You don’t need any equipment for HIIT workouts, just comfy clothes and trainers!
Here are two HIIT workouts that you can begin doing right away: just do each exercise for 30 seconds with a 10-second rest between an exercise and another. Take a 1-minute pause between a set and another and start over!
Remember to stay hydrated and to sit down during your breaks for better recovery!
5. A Classic Workout Plan
If you want to stick with classic workouts, grab a pair of weights and choose from one of the great methods and apps to keep active at home:
- Nike Training Club: this app includes workouts created by athletes and professional trainers. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a professional athlete to follow them: there are a lot of workouts for beginners as well!
- Seven: these 7-minute workouts are perfect for newbie parents that don’t have much time in their hands. All you need is 7 minutes of your day, squeeze in a workout anytime your baby naps!
- Shred: this app is great for bodybuilders and weightlifters of all levels. If you’re looking to tone-up your body after pregnancy or birth, this app is an amazing and simple solution that you can use from the comfort of your home.
- Chloe Ting’s Workouts: there’s a reason why this adorable fitness influencer has gone viral multiple times! Her workouts are challenging yet manageable enough to be done every single day. Plus, they’re free! You can find them here.
Good habits take 90 days to build and, although your baby is just starting to build his habits, like sleeping schedules, it’s never too early to start establishing your good habits as a new mom or dad.
Wondering how to have more fun and bring your workouts to a whole ‘nother level? Listen to the A Muffin the Oven 15 Minute Workout Spotify Playlist. Just don’t turn up the music too loud! You might wake up your baby in the middle of their nap and we all know how that goes!
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