Grandma raising Grandson

Finding Time for Fitness When You Have a Five Year Old

Being a mom (or grandma) to a five-year old means life is full of energy, noise, and endless “Mom, look at this!” moments. It’s rewarding, but it also means it’s easy to put yourself last especially when it comes to working out and taking care of your own health.

For me, I’ve found that it doesn’t have to be one or the other. Taking care of myself helps me show up better for my little one. Some days, I hop on my Peloton and squeeze in a ride. Other days, I roll out a mat and do a quick workout right in the living room while my five-year-old plays nearby (or sometimes joins in with jumping jacks!).

The truth is, it doesn’t have to be perfect. A 20 minute ride or a quick strength session is still something and something adds up. More importantly, it sets an example. Our kids see us making health a priority, and it plants the seed that moving your body is a normal and positive part of life.

So, to all the parents out there: don’t wait for “perfect” conditions to exercise. Move when you can, where you can, and however you can. You’ll feel better, you’ll have more energy, and you’ll be teaching your child the importance of self-care.

Because the truth is, taking care of yourself is taking care of them too. 💪