<h3 id="8280cbed-bffc-422b-89b6-5d3a2218d0c6" data-toc-id="8280cbed-bffc-422b-89b6-5d3a2218d0c6">Working parents can't always find the time and energy to exercise.&nbsp;</h3> Most of us acknowledge that exercise is important for our well-being, yet as working parents, we can't always find the time or energy to exercise as well as keeping up with children, jobs, commutes, and other chores and responsibilities. However, if you are able to find the time, you will realize that exercise will make you and your family both healthier and happier. What child, spouse, or partner doesn’t want a mom, dad or partner who’s happy, smiling, and in good health? When you view it as something important for your family, it will make finding time to exercise easier. You will get more workout tips for busy moms and dads below, but here’s a workout in an outdoor gym that doesn’t take much more than 20 minutes to complete. Do these exercises in a circuit and do each exercise for about 10-12 repetitions (or whatever you can do). One round takes about 7 minutes. Fit exercise into small chunks of time. Finding the time to go to the gym can be the biggest challenge for working parents. Plan your day to include fitness between commitments or activities. Consider parking far away from your destination when running errands, walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, walk or bike to the store instead of driving, use part of your lunchtime to walk or workout, or take a brisk walk before picking up your children at child care. Even ten-minute increments make a difference. Combine chores and exercise. Walk or ride a bike to do errands. Do squats while picking up toys or clothes from the floor. Put on music and dance while you dust or vacuum the floor. Do outdoor chores—gardening, raking, shoveling, sweeping driveway, etc. Join in during play time. Playing with children is a great way to get exercise. Shoot hoops, play football, ride bikes, play tag, set-up obstacle courses, play with hula hoops or have a dance party. Try a gym that has child care. Child care at the gym can help busy parents turn exercise into a fun and stress-free experience. Your family is in the same building. There are new children to meet and different activities to experience. Many children see it as an adventure. You might refer to it as "Family Gym Camp." Trade off workout times with your partner or a friend. Take turns watching the children one night a week or on weekends so that you both get exercise time. Single parents can partner with other single parents or friends and trade child care. Exercise as a family. There are countless&nbsp;ways to get healthy as a family. Take a walk after work or on weekends, go hiking, jog around the playground, do yoga together at home, play a sport together (tennis, skiing, hockey, taekwondo, etc.). In addition to the health benefits, family members will also enjoy quality time together.

Working parents can't always find the time and energy to exercise.

Workout Tips for Busy Parents

Working parents can't always find the time and energy to exercise. 

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Workout Tips for Busy Parents

Workout Tips for Busy Parents

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