My Current Workout Routine
As a busy mom, fitting in a workout can definitely be a challenge, but I do my best to make it happen. My weekly routine mixes strength training, body weight workouts, and cardio. Some days, I manage to do two, while on other days, I focus on just one, depending on our family schedule.
Since I work from home with a toddler, I rely on a local gym that offers childcare for days when I want to strength train. Their childcare hours are 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., so I like to book a 30-minute session during those windows. Time slots fill up quickly (it’s first-come, first-served), so I try to reserve mine as early as possible.
Morning workouts work best for me. My typical day starts around 5–6 a.m. when I get ready, make breakfast, and help my older kids get ready for school. I log in to work by 7 a.m., and then take a quick gym break around 8 a.m. for a 30-minute lifting or bodyweight workout session. I’m usually back at my desk by 8:45 a.m.. I aim to do a combination of lifting and/or body weight workouts 4–5 times a week.
If I lift or bodyweight train in the morning, I usually save my cardio for the evening, after dinner and sports practices, around 6–7 p.m. My goal is to run 1–2 miles, 3–4 times per week on the treadmill.
Of course, as a busy mom, no two days look exactly the same. I tailor my workout schedule around my work responsibilities and my kids’ activities.
If you’d like me to share my lifting plan in detail, including the specific exercises and weights I use, let me know in the comments! I’d be happy to make a separate post for that. I've also created a FreeBusy Mom's 7-Day Postpartum guide, which I developed from home on the days when I don't have time to go to the gym or run.
💪 Remember, progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up for yourself, even in the small moments. Whether it’s a 10-minute walk or a 20-30-minute lifting/body weight workout session, every effort counts. If I can make time to move my body as a working mom with a busy schedule, so can you. 🌟
Drop a comment below and share one step you’re going to take this week to prioritize your health. Let’s encourage and motivate each other to stay strong body, mind, and soul. And if this post inspires you, make sure to follow along on Instagram @at allthings_michy so we can continue to crush our goals together!
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