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How do parents stay fit while they have little ones? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 2 years ago by Greg to c/[email protected]

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I used to be fit, running, cycling, partner acrobatics, etc. But I have done very little cardio, strength, or flexibility training since our wonderful daughter came along. She doesn't sleep well so part of the problem is energy. But the main issue is finding time. My partner and I both work remotely, I have a 08:00-16:30 tech job and my partner teaches music online in the evenings. So I'm either working, playing with my daughter, or exhausted. I'm not complaining, I love my life and being a dad. I want to stay fit and healthy so I can be my daughter's father for as long as possible. I also don't want to be hard on myself, I know these toddler years will fly past if I'm not mindful. How do other parents maintain fitness? We don't have any extended family close.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

How old is your daughter? I found it was next to impossible to find time to exercise for about the first year. Now my son is almost 2, I am back to running 4-6 days per week. You need to find a schedule that works for you. Here's mine:

8-5: work 5-6: commute or make dinner (my wife and I alternate for when I commute) 6-7: Run with son in stroller, dog trailing behind 7: Eat dinner

My wife exercises either when he naps during the day or when I run with him. Now when he sees me come in, he asks me to run with him, so I'll try to keep this going as long as he likes it. On weekends it's generally different, and I get off every other Friday. (9/80 schedule)