My days seem to be JAM packed from 6am to midnight (and sometimes later!) with carpooling, errand running, business meetings, activities with the kiddos, and maybe a few minutes alone with Chris…they are FULL days with not much breathing room! While getting to the gym can feel extremely difficult most days, here’s how you CAN get in your workout plus some extra QT with your cute littles: Mommy & Me TABATA. This workout is just 4 minutes in total (yes, you read that correctly!), is super easy to follow, and best of all?incorporates your kids!
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First of all, you might be wondering what in the world is Tabata? Tabata is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that takes only a few minutes! I’m not kidding?it’s short, to the point, and SO FUN! The pace, intensity, and number of reps make it a SUPER effective use of a tight time frame! You can easily do this at home and it will fit into even the busiest of schedules.
Here?s what you do:
- Since this is a Mommy & Me workout, snag one of your kiddos to join you!
- Set a timer for 4 minutes or download a Tabata timer (like the one we have in The TRANSFORM App ?). Here?s what you?ll do:
Step 1: Choose one of the movements below and do it for 20 seconds.
Step 2: Rest for 10 seconds. Rest time is a great time to get in some extra snuggles and tickles! ?
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 & 2 for 8 rounds?there?s your 4 minutes!
If you have more time, try to squeeze in another Tabata during the day. Choose a different move (preferably one that works different muscle groups) and challenge yourself for another 4-MINUTE workout!
The Movements:
1. Squats: Depending on the age of your kiddo, hold her in the front for front squats or piggy back-style for back squats…or do a round of both!
2. Swing Ups: Don?t forget those high fives and kisses during this one!
3. Planks: If you can go longer than 20 seconds at a time, go for it! Just be sure and do those rest seconds in between.
Planks are amazing exercises that strengthen your abs, core, and back muscles + your glutes and hamstrings. They also help improve your posture and balance, so be sure and include these in your workout routine regularly!
What other movements would you add to your Mommy & Me workout? Please let me know below?Ruby and I are waiting to see what you come up with! 😉
Xo,
Heidi
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48 Responses
Love how you involve your kids in your workouts. I have four kids that I involve in my workouts too!
I love the at home workouts! This is a great thing to add to my choices of workouts. My kids are going to love that I include them. Thanks for the great idea and always being an inspiration.
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I?m expecting twins soon and have been sidelined with my workouts for months now. I?m so looking forward to being able to work out again soon and getting back to my routine. I know it will be difficult at first and I think this will be a great way to ease back into it while not feeling guilty about leaving my girls behind. Thank you so much for your inspiration.
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I love this post because it?s you! You, the fitness queeen but also showing us the real you. The busy you. The MOM you. You always show us that we are never to busy to be fit, work and mostly – be a real, nuturing, and positive role model to our children. As above – so below. I absolutely admire you for inspiring everyone and showing us that life and love can coincide together!!! You ROCK!!!! ( @maraleemomof3 on instagram)
I love this! Whenever I do a workout at home my son always finds something to grab and copy me during my workout. It?s so awesome how you and Chris involve your kids and it?s just way of life. My husband and really look up to your family values and hope to achieve that kind of family and fitness ?game? as well!!
@josh_n_tab
As a mom of an almost one year old I have been incorporating quick workouts like Tabata to get my workouts in.
Sometime we are on a Time
Crunch and the workouts do not always go as planned. So shorter workouts have been a saviour over the past year ?
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Love incorporating kiddos into workouts!! My girls always want to join in with me when I workout! Thanks for sharing! @audthebod
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This is one of my favorite blog posts and workouts! With my 1.5 year old son getting in a workout can be challenging at times but including him in it means fun play time to him and Mom gets a workout in!
Look forward to seeing more of your posts! 🙂