As a busy homeschool mom, it’s easy to use time as an excuse for not working out. However, you don’t have to dedicate hours at a time to make a commitment to exercising. Use this one-week, 10-minute workout plan to begin a new workout routine.
Remember to take a few minutes to stretch before beginning and watch clips online to make sure you are performing the exercises correctly. Also, don’t be afraid to ask your kids if they want to join in on the fun!
One-Week, 10-Minute Workout Plan for Busy Homeschool Moms
Monday
Complete each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
- High-knee marches, pulling arms down to your knees
- Jog in place
- Star jacks
- Push-ups with high fives
- Swimming motion, moving arms and legs up and down resting on belly
- Repeat
Tuesday
Complete each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
- Squat with front kicks
- Frog jumps
- Jump rope (with or without rope)
- Hopscotch drill
- Crab walk
- Repeat
Wednesday
Complete each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
- Jumping jacks
- Chair squats
- Butterfly ab exercise
- Step-ups
- Triceps dips using a chair
- Repeat
Thursday
Complete each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
- Stomach crunches
- Mountain climbers
- Skaters
- Standing calf raises
- Burpees
- Repeat
Friday
Complete each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.
- High-knee marches, pulling arms down to your knees
- Jog in place
- Jumping jacks|
- Push-ups with high fives
- Skaters
- Repeat
Saturday
Go on a hike, walk, or bike ride with your family
Sunday
REST!
As busy homeschooling moms, the idea of having time to exercise may seem foreign and impossible. It doesn’t have to be, though! With a quick, 10-minute workout squeezed into your day, you’ll stay physically fit and toned and will feel much better about yourself.
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