Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
As soon as my newborns were 3-4 weeks old, I was back to working out. I had to take it easy at first, obviously.
I HIGHLY recommend working out as soon as your doctor says it is o.k. My theory was "if getting my workout in is the ONLY thing I accomplish today...so be it"! Laundry can wait, dishes, dinner. I think it is a huge help to establish this pattern for yourself and your baby. My kids have never known mommy to not work out! It's part of their routine, too!
At first, it would take me 3 hours to get a workout done. I'd nurse the newborn to sleep, then do weights. Nurse the baby again when he/she woke up, did cardio. Not to mention the pauses to comfort, interact, give them a pacifier! I didn't care how long it took, just so I got it in!
As they get older, your breaks are to fill sippy cups and fill their trays with snacks and toys.
BTW, I never had to miss a workout because of my kids! Only when I am too sick (rare)!
I HIGHLY recommend working out as soon as your doctor says it is o.k. My theory was "if getting my workout in is the ONLY thing I accomplish today...so be it"! Laundry can wait, dishes, dinner. I think it is a huge help to establish this pattern for yourself and your baby. My kids have never known mommy to not work out! It's part of their routine, too!
At first, it would take me 3 hours to get a workout done. I'd nurse the newborn to sleep, then do weights. Nurse the baby again when he/she woke up, did cardio. Not to mention the pauses to comfort, interact, give them a pacifier! I didn't care how long it took, just so I got it in!
As they get older, your breaks are to fill sippy cups and fill their trays with snacks and toys.
BTW, I never had to miss a workout because of my kids! Only when I am too sick (rare)!