Happy Friday, friends!! Next week is spring break, and I am half happy and half terrified. My kiddo has so much darn energy, it’s hard to keep up with sometimes! But at least we will be able to relax and not rush off to school so early in the morning for a week. I am working on a few posts for next week that I hope you will enjoy. Monday’s recipe will be delicious. You don’t want to miss it!
I am thrilled to bring you another guest blogger for the training/running-life balance series. This post comes from Angelena, who is a personal trainer and a mama. And check out the photos of her daughter working out — super cute!
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Finding the workout-life Balance
Angelena Riggs
I have been working out and playing sports since I was 15,
and I truly enjoy being active.
About 5 years ago I decided to make my passion my career and became a
personal trainer, and I love what I do.
Finding the time to get my workouts in was never an issue, until I
became a stay/work at home mom!
and I truly enjoy being active.
About 5 years ago I decided to make my passion my career and became a
personal trainer, and I love what I do.
Finding the time to get my workouts in was never an issue, until I
became a stay/work at home mom!
My daughter is a fun and active 2 year old and she keeps me
pretty busy during the day.
However, I have always made it a point to get my workouts in during the
day. She was about 6 weeks old
when I was cleared for light exercise, and I decided to just start slow with
walking on the treadmill at home.
The sound of the treadmill would lull her to sleep and I could just walk
and do some light weights. Once it
warmed up outside and I felt myself getting stronger I started walking 4 miles
outside everyday. This was perfect
for me because she would nap, I would get my workout and some sunshine
too! This was what really helped
me on my way to getting my pre-baby body back.
pretty busy during the day.
However, I have always made it a point to get my workouts in during the
day. She was about 6 weeks old
when I was cleared for light exercise, and I decided to just start slow with
walking on the treadmill at home.
The sound of the treadmill would lull her to sleep and I could just walk
and do some light weights. Once it
warmed up outside and I felt myself getting stronger I started walking 4 miles
outside everyday. This was perfect
for me because she would nap, I would get my workout and some sunshine
too! This was what really helped
me on my way to getting my pre-baby body back.
As she got older I would workout in my home gym. I also
train clients at home. I would workout during her naps. For me it was just deciding to make the
time and commitment to get my workouts in. I felt better after a great workout and knew that I was
taking care of myself mentally and physically. Some days I would put her in her bouncy seat or exer-saucer
and do a Jillian Michaels video or do a strength training workout. She has gotten used to mommy workout
time, which I feel is setting a good example for her as she grows up.
train clients at home. I would workout during her naps. For me it was just deciding to make the
time and commitment to get my workouts in. I felt better after a great workout and knew that I was
taking care of myself mentally and physically. Some days I would put her in her bouncy seat or exer-saucer
and do a Jillian Michaels video or do a strength training workout. She has gotten used to mommy workout
time, which I feel is setting a good example for her as she grows up.
Now that she is older she likes to be involved when I am
working out, and even tries some of the moves with me, like planks or down dogs…and let me say a 2 year old doing down dog is one of the cutest things I
have ever seen. She even has a
pair of 3 lb dumbbells she likes to “lift”. Sometimes she even likes to be extra resistance for me
during my bench dips or pushups. I
try to make it fun for her so she grows up with a love for being active.
working out, and even tries some of the moves with me, like planks or down dogs…and let me say a 2 year old doing down dog is one of the cutest things I
have ever seen. She even has a
pair of 3 lb dumbbells she likes to “lift”. Sometimes she even likes to be extra resistance for me
during my bench dips or pushups. I
try to make it fun for her so she grows up with a love for being active.
Currently I workout 5-6 days a week and still try to
schedule a few workouts while she naps, but I miss her fun energy during those
workouts. I always decide the
night before what time I am going to get my workout in depending on what our
schedule is like. I always feel better
after a workout and that hour that I dedicate to taking care of me helps to
make me a better mom, wife and just overall happier!
schedule a few workouts while she naps, but I miss her fun energy during those
workouts. I always decide the
night before what time I am going to get my workout in depending on what our
schedule is like. I always feel better
after a workout and that hour that I dedicate to taking care of me helps to
make me a better mom, wife and just overall happier!
About Angelena: Angelena is a mom, NASM certified personal
trainer and fitness nutrition specialist and a certified kettle bell
instructor. She works with her clients to help them reach their health and
fitness goals. She also is a healthy living blogger at On Fire Fitness Healthy
Living. She hopes to inspire and teach others to live a healthy life!
trainer and fitness nutrition specialist and a certified kettle bell
instructor. She works with her clients to help them reach their health and
fitness goals. She also is a healthy living blogger at On Fire Fitness Healthy
Living. She hopes to inspire and teach others to live a healthy life!
Connect with Angelena:
Blog- www.onfirefitnesspt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Angelenasonfirefitness
Twitter: www.twitter.com/onfirefitnesspt
Instagram: www.instagram.com/onfirefitnesspt
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/onfirefitnesspt
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