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