Raise your hand if you’re a busy mama, and you feel like there’s never enough time to check all your to-dos off. ? I’m here to tell you that life should never be the reason you don’t get a solid sweat session in. If you have a couple of minutes?5, to be exact? and a resistance band, I have a workout that makes it possible no matter where you are and what you’re schedule looks like. Check “work out” off on that to-do list!
Bonus: I’m giving away this outfit (value of $109.91) to two lucky winners! Scroll down for directions on how to enter!
Outfit Details:
Reebok FlashFilm Sneakers, Reebok Leggings (also love these under $25), Reebok Sports Bra (similar here also love this one under $20), Resistance Band (this is a great set too and it’s under $10)?
Fit in Five Minutes: 3 Move AMRAP
If you have just five minutes, this is a workout sure to fit into your busy life. An AMRAP workout stands for “As Many Rounds As Possible.” Perform all the reps for each movement in the circuit to equal one round. Complete as many rounds as you can in 5 minutes. This workout is sure to give you a full body workout!
10 Banded Air Squats
Step 1:?Place a resistance band just above your knees. Begin in a standing position, feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly out from parallel.
Step 2:?Keeping your weight in your heels, bend your knees and lower your buttocks down and back, as if being pulled from behind from a belt.
Step 3:?Using your arms as a counterbalance, reach upward as the crease of your hips drops slightly below your kneecaps, pushing your knees outwards as you squat, using the band for resistance.
Step 4:?Return to the starting position.
10 Dive Bombers ??????
Step 1: Begin in a plank position, ensuring tight and drawn in core.
Step 2: Pike body and lift hips into the air, dropping head down through shoulders.
Step 3: Bending your arms, slowly dive down toward the floor, swooping body down close to the ground, to upward dog position.
Step 4: Return to piked position and repeat.
10 Bench Crunches
Step 1: Begin by lying on a bench, upper body and legs slightly raised off the bench. Remember to keep your core tight throughout the movement.
Step 2: At the same time, bring your knees to a 90 degree angle while lifting your upper body off the bench until the fronts of your thighs hit your chest.
Step 3: Return to the starting position and repeat.
Three moves, five minutes…seems easy enough, right? I promise you, you’ll be burning calories without burning away minutes, but you’ll absolutely feel the burn. ?
We have tons of workouts in The Transform App no matter how much time you have or what your fitness ability is that will keep you on the path of transformation success! No excuses, busy mamas. You got this!
Giveaway Alert!
It’s true what they say, right? Great workout gear helps you get a great sweat session in. And you guys, I’m obsessed with this workout outfit! So I’m giving away outfits to two lucky winners. Winners will get these gray leggings and this bra in a color of their choice (excluding gray because it’s sold out!!!).
Giveaway ends on Monday at midnight PST.?
To enter to win:
- Tag a fellow busy mama on my most recent Instagram or Facebook post.
- Leave a comment below ??telling me your favorite quick workout tips.
In the meantime, add this workout to your own routine for a quick sweat session in just 5 minutes!
xo,
Related reading:
A Lotta Tabata || 4-Minute Total Body Toning Workouts
Mommy & Me Tabata Workout
5 Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Busy Mom Water Jug & Couch Workout
My 10-Minute Anywhere Workout || Bodyweight Moves for Beginners and Advanced
144 Responses
My tip is just get it done. Once the workout complete you feel so much better. If I only have 20 min I will do a HIIT workout with weights. I love your hotel body band workout. Ive done that workout several times while on vacation and business travels.
I?ve been working out first thing in morning. That way I don?t have to think about it anymore. But even on a stressful day JUST DO SOMETHING. do a few rounds of pushups, a few air squats, some tricep dips, and some sit-ups. I guess the AMRAP is def my fav go to type because u sure do feel it but it?s quick.
One thing that I do is wake up, put on my gym/ workout clothes and shoes before even getting coffee. Once I am in my workout clothes I am more apt to go to the gym than not!
Working first thing out of morning before everybody gets up or if I dont find time take the kids in the evening for a bike/jog workout. Or go to the gym while waiting for my daughter dance lesson is finisnh
I?m an only parent so I have very little time for exercise. I keep a step, resistance bands and hand held weights in my bedroom. Whenever I have a few minutes I will do a quick few toning exercises right there in front of my full length mirror.
If you only have 20 minutes to workout don?t use that as an excuse not to go. You can do a lot in just 20 minutes!
I put on a weighted vest while I am doing housework! Gives me a little extra oomph, especially if I have no time to get a workout in!
i try to work af least 4 times a week. i use the treadmill, a yoga ball, a 10 pound weight and a 15 pound weight. I have nothing specific that I do. I just work out different body parts each day. and each night I throw in a 10 minute plank.
I work at a desk and have a hr commute each way totaling my work week to 12 hrs each day before I get home. My biggest tip, take a walk at ever break! Do calf raises/desk yoga…at your desk, and at the very least the vacuum twist have been a game changer with some stretching before bed
Some days my quick workout is a fast paced walk to the park because my daughter insists on going. And trying to keep up with her on the playground is a workout in itself! Mom life 🙂
Get to the gym once you get there things will fall into place, even if you dragging drive to the gym put on your music and go.
Hi Heidi,
My morning workout starts at 4:30 am 15 minute old school( jumping jacks, high kicks, squats). Upper body or lower depending on my day. Finish with crunches. Now that?s with breaks on entertaining my boxer Zeus who likes to workout too??. Ps. Love the pink shoes!!! Happy a Thursday # Women Strong