Finding time to exercise can be tricky at the best of times — but it gets even harder when you’re a mum. Between the kids’ activities, meal prep, household chores and the never-ending to-do list, working out is often the first thing to go. Yet with a little organisation and motivation, it is possible to carve out time for exercise, even with children at home… even during the school holidays. Here are our best tips for keeping up with your routine and tackling cellulite all summer long!
Identify your free windows
Our first tip for balancing mum life with an active lifestyle is to map out every moment that could be dedicated to exercise: early morning before work, lunchtime, during the kids’ nap, or after bedtime. Check your diary and commit to blocking out those slots.
Move more without even noticing
Staying active isn’t just about formal workout sessions — everyday movement counts too! Take the stairs instead of the lift, walk to work, cycle to the market… In short, build activity into your day without losing a minute. These small habits are also great for keeping cellulite in check!
Get active with your kids
Kids are bundles of energy and always up for activities that let them burn it off — so why not make the most of it? Swim together, go for a bike ride, skip rope or head out for a roller skate session. You’ll share a great moment together while burning calories and working on that cellulite!
Try working out at home
One of the best solutions for exercising when you have children is to work out at home. It means you can keep an eye on the little ones while still taking care of yourself. Choose the right exercises and a home workout can be just as effective as the gym — and just as good for smoothing out those dimples.
Keep your sessions short and sweet
As a mum, you don’t always have an hour to spare for exercise. But the good news is that short workouts can be incredibly effective for getting your body back on track and feeling your best. Several studies have shown that a short, high-intensity interval session of around 15 minutes can burn as many calories as a 45-minute moderate-intensity workout. So no excuses — lace up your trainers during nap time!
See, even with the school holidays in full swing, it’s always possible to keep moving and fight cellulite all summer long!
Alongside regular physical activity and a balanced diet, if you want to tackle cellulite at its root, it’s also essential to break down those deep-seated fat deposits so your body can drain and eliminate them. For that, nothing beats a daily cupping massage session! For a quick, easy and highly effective massage, reach for your Cellublue Cups. They’ll help you target cellulite wherever it appears — the perfect complement to your summer workout routine!