11 Simple Home Workouts You Can Do During Your Kid's Nap

Quick! Your kid has fallen asleep and you have anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours to get sh*t done!! What do you do? What do you do?!

Sound familiar? That scenario is my current prison sentence, and I (sometimes) am determined to make the most of it. That could mean anything from doing the dishes to working on my manuscript, but what I would also like it to occasionally incorporate is getting some frigging exercise. I’ll be honest, the gym and I broke up a while ago — it was always guilt tripping me and taking my money, so I told the gym we needed a break. It’s not you, Gym, it’s me, because now that I have kids I just don’t always have time for you! (Even though it’s only a 10 minute walk from my apartment — yes, I could try harder).

So, I’ve decided I am going to try harder. But at this point in my life that means squeezing in a workout while my son is taking a nap, or after bedtime (hah). I’ve done some research, and there are some incredibly simple home workouts. They don’t necessarily require equipment (though if you have a set of weights or kettle bells lying around it wouldn’t hurt), and most of them are only a few minutes long. Seriously, we’ve all got time for a 5-minute workout, so grab some spandex and check out this slideshow of fun, challenging exercises you can do from the comfort of your living room.

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Simple Home Workouts You Can Do During Your Kid's Nap

Full Body Broom Workout

Don't have dumbbells? Use a broom! This awesome Instagram feed is full of quick, easy to follow videos -- like this one, demoing burpees, lunges, arm/broom lifts, and side jumps all done with a household broom.

Get this workout at Fit Mums Motivation.

Photo: Instagram/Fitmumsmotivation
Washcloth Workout

All you need is a washcloth and a wood floor (or carpet and a magazine), and you can have a toned tush, abs, and upper body -- and a clean floor!

Get this workout here at Momtastic.
Pistols & Plyos Cardio Workout

For 15 rounds of 20 seconds each, try combining pistol squats, jump squats, and high knees.

Get this workout at Lushious Lifts.

Photo: Lushious Lifts
6-Minute Total Body Workout

An awesome 6-minute total body workout, complete with detailed photos, instructions, tips, and tricks.

Get this workout at Skinny Mom.

Photo: Skinny Mom
Deck of Cards Abs Workout

Keep your exercise routine fun by incorporating a deck of cards and letting each suit decide which exercise you do, as well as how many reps.

Get this workout on Pumps & Iron.

Photo: Pumps & Iron
Chest & Arm Strength Workout

You don't need fancy gym equipment to get a beautiful chest and arms. These detailed exercises take you back to basics for a serious tone-up.

Get this workout here at Momtastic.
Low-Impact Circuit Workout

This easy-to-follow workout is circuit-style, which means you'll punch, lunge, plank, and more for one minute each, then start again from the beginning.

Get this workout on Get Healthy U.

Photo: Get Healthy U
Standing Core Workout

This circuit workout is great for stabilizer muscles (no more back injuries!), and basically incorporates every inch of your core. Each move comes with some useful tips on form, too.

Get this workout on Fitnessista.

Photo: Fitnessista
Buff Bottom Workout

This is a great tutorial on basic lunges and leg lifts that can be done at home. If you don't have an exercise step, try using the bottom step of your staircase, a fireplace step, or even your toddler's step stool!

Get this workout here at Momtastic.
10-Minute Arm Workout

Using basic household furniture, this video shows you how to tone up those arms by combining strength with cardio (yes, you're allowed to dance like a dork in your living room!).

Get this workout on Wildly Alive.

Photo: YouTube/Wildly Alive
Just Breathe Mama Workout

If your body is ready for a break from all that cardio and strength training, check out this step-by-step guide to some restorative yoga moves.

Get this workout here at Momtastic.