How to Stay on Track With Your Workouts This Summer!

Summer is a time of transition. The days are longer, kids are out of school, summer activities pick up, vacations commence, and your routine as you knew it, has changed. Most of these changes mean fun times ahead, but it can also mean that your personal workouts take a hit because now you’re driving your kids from point A to point B, when you used to be at your morning pilates class. 

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The first step in making sure you are still taking care of yourself and getting in some exercise is to plan ahead! At the start of my week or on Sunday nights, I look at my calendar and see what the week has in store. Then I go through each day and see where I will have time for a workout, what I plan on doing and then I block off that time for myself or see how I can get the whole family involved. Preparation is absolutely key because otherwise the day can get away from you and pretty soon you realize it’s time for dinner and you still haven’t gone on your run. 

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Here are some easy and fun ways to still get your workouts in, without taking you away from your family time!

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1. Plan a family run! After my daughter’s soccer practice every Wednesday, my husband and I carve out the next hour to go on a run with the girls. We pack up allll the snacks, changes of clothes, sunscreen, extra water, etc and once my daughter is done with her practice, we break out the jogger, load up both girls and take off. It has become so routine now my daughter expects it and even asks to go. We found a park on our route too and will stop for playtime so she gets equally excited to go with us. This way no one is missing out spending time with family because we do it together. 
2. Have older kids that won’t fit in a jogger? Have your kids bike, while you run or make it a family hike! 
3. ‍Workout during your kid’s practice! This way you both get to exercise at the same time! Bring a jump rope and some resistance bands. Mix in some squats, pushups, lunges, burpees, and a few laps around the fields and you will have yourself an awesome workout right there! 
4. Going on vacation? Find where the gym is located and plan out an early morning workout before everyone is awake. A quick 30 minute total body circuit is all you need! ‍
5. Plan active activities during your vacations. Hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, aqua aerobics anyone?? 

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Workouts can be fun AND be engaging for the whole family! I hope you’re able to incorporate some of these ideas into your summer plans! 

Have so much fun! 

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Xoxo 

Coach Tay

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