Simple At-Home Workouts For Busy Moms

Getting a work out in as a working mom of three can be hard sometimes, but I always feel better when I get movement in and do something for me! Getting to the gym is not an option most of the time with our schedule so I love having a few solid work-outs I can squeeze in at home.

Having some effective (and cute) equipment is a great place to start! Here are some staple products I recommend having on hand:

It is amazing how many different workout routines you can do with just these five simple pieces of equipment! I am able to do core, arm, and leg strengthening on top of cardio and flexibility training all within the walls of my own home.

Ankle Weights:

Get on all fours with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

  1. Keeping your knee bent at a 90-degree angle, lift one leg straight up toward the ceiling, engaging your glute.

  2. Avoid arching your back and keep your hips square to the floor.

  3. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position. Repeat all reps on one side before switching

Weighted Vest:

Put on the weighted vest and make sure it is secure.

  1. Climb up and down the stairs

  2. Walk outside around the block, on a treadmill or walking pad

  3. Wear the vest while doing household chores

Resistance Bands:

  1. Sit or stand with feet hip-width apart.

  2. Place the middle of the resistance band under 1 or both feet.

  3. Hold each end of the band by your sides with your arms straight down.

  4. Slowly curl your hands up to your shoulders with your palms facing upwards while keeping your elbows next to your sides and squeezing your upper arms.

  5. Slowly release your arms back down to your sides.

  6. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Yoga Mat:

Do a vinyasa sequence on your yoga mat, there are several different ones online, but this Heart Opening Sequence is ones of my favorites.

Yoga Ball:

Do wall-assisted ball squats

  1. Position your feet slightly in front of you, shoulder-width apart.

  2. Place your hands on your hips and press your back firmly against the ball.

  3. Hinge at your hips (bend your hips as if you’re going to sit on a chair behind you) and slowly bend your knees, lowering your body into a squat position. 

  4. While lowering into the squat position, keep your feet flat on the ground with your body weight distributed more towards your heels. 

  5. The ball should roll upwards as you move down.

  6. Hold for a few seconds in the deepest part of the squat, then slowly return to standing.

I think there are so many benefits of doing workouts at home; it is time-efficient, flexible, money-saving, and judgement-free! I also love that I can set a good example for my kids as they see me investing time into my health.

More equipment I recommend can be found on my LTK!

Chesley Tolentino