A Workout for Sports Moms

I have a son in soccer and baseball and a daughter in soccer as well. I love how much my kids enjoy playing sports and the memories that are created by doing so. I look forward to the excitement of the game, the team work element learned, and I have fully embraced the concept of "soccer mom" minus the mom jeans.

 I have a workout routine of going to the gym after my husband comes home from work, but this would definitely change things up.  Was there a way to juggle a full time job, starting a business, 4 kids, being a wife and soccer practice? I felt a little overwhelmed and not sure how I could get my workouts in and balance things out. Well I decided to look at the glass as half full and do cardio (jogging) while my kids practiced. This would allow me to get cardio in 2 to 3 times a week at the very least and on the days of no practice, I would weight train. Where there is a will there is a way and in this situation, everybody wins!. So while we are busy being "super moms," let's throw on our headphones, workout attire, good running shoes, and make it happen!

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Workout with Kids

Yesterday I was unable to go to the gym and workout. I was tired because I had a baby who would not go to bed, which made me too tired to even get dressed. My husband came home to encourage me to workout, but no amount of encouragement helped. Well my kids, ages 7 and 5, wanted to practice their numbers and spend time with me while doing so. Well it came to me as clear as day that I could have the best of both worlds. I decided to workout at home by jumping rope for 25 minutes and have my kids count the number of times that I jumped the rope. I ended up getting a great work out in, time with my kids, and they were learning at the same time. It was also encouraging that they also wanted to workout by jumping rope and dancing. Now I know there really is no good excuse not to workout with kids. What better way to teach them about health, exercise, and even counting numbers. Well ladies it is time to get that workout in!

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How my fitness journey started

I would like to introduce myself and how I became interested in blogging about fitness. I am a 35 year old wife and mother of 4 children with the most recent child being born 8 months ago. I have always loved to exercise and was blessed to meet my husband while working out (hint single ladies.) After having my last child I was very interested in going back to the gym to get in shape, but to find time to go was difficult. To make matters worse, I could not find any fitness wear that would hide my "problem areas." So finding the motivation, energy, and fitness apparel was a daunting task. After deliberating on how I could get back in the gym and get my shape back, I decided to become creative with my time. I used my lunch to go get a quick workout in and then eat my lunch when I got back from working out. This worked perfect with my schedule and gave me an extra burst of energy I needed for the middle of my day. I also solved the other issue of not being able to find fitness apparel that would help me feel confident and comfortable while I was losing my post baby body. So I created a fitness apparel line "Alonus Wear" which enhances the stomach, hips, thighs, buttocks, and back. So now there is no excuse to not focus on health and fitness and I hope this will encourage other women to do the same in this new year.