What is the best form of exercise for a busy mother?
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an exercise bike or treadmill
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Id recommend start working out, doing a little bit each day will really help.  Don't push yourself at first just get use to it and then progress.  You should do a little more research on that, situps and crunches are probably a good start... You could also try eating healthy cereal in the morning (Breakfest is important), and maybe sneak in some fruit before lunchtime.  DONT eat the cafeteria food if you can avoid it (at least from my experience).  And have mom pack a healthy lunch.  If you are close with your mom you should ask for her help... Just don't ask the question the way you do.  Remember You don't have to look like a model, just start off with simple goals (eg. 2 pounds per month), and work from there.
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there is no quick and easy way....exercise and eat well. There are plenty of free websites that show exercises. try shape.com or self.com
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Maybe you can get her a dance video or something so she gets moving without realizing it's exercise.  If you have the cash you can get her a dance game (my daughter has one) you hook up to the TV and it comes w/ a flexible dance pad and she can groove to the tunes as she earns points.
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You can go to Ross or Marshalls and pick up a really cheap exercise tape. They have fun ones like belly-dancing, or intense cardio work-outs. Choose one that you think you will actually enjoy doing everyday. I bought a two-set of Pilates DVDs for only $7! It includes 8, 20 minute workouts. Hope this helps!...and good luck!\n:)
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I suggest an exercise bike, because you can work out at a high intensity on it while watching TV, it provides a good workout for your lower body, and you can find them at whatever price fits your budget.  Another good choice would be an elliptical trainer, but these tend to be more expensive.  You can set the incline and resistance on these to specifically target thighs or hip.  Here is a good intro to choosing an elliptical trainer:\n\nhttp://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/equipment/elliptical.htm\n\nI wouldn't suggest a treadmill, because it would be hard to run on it unless you devote your full attention, and if you walk on it at a lower intensity, it probably won't help very much in toning your lower body.
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Pilates!!\nThe best exercise ever
318366
No!  Any exercise is better than no exercise!  I have 4 little ones and quiet often can not until they are in bed.  My doc says that is just fine!
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Good cardio, aerobic exercises
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hmmmmm. i would suggest taking a water aerobics class. almost everyone in the class is between 35-60 and all women! i;m 19 and i  went with my mom and i loved it! it was super fun and i was exercising too! but if that's not an option for yoiu, then give this site a looksies.
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i take it by your question that you have not tried excercise yet. \n\nsome women are able to look the way they did pre pregnancy. some are not. I would recomend regular excercise. You can do some cardio, do some weight training. \n\nI used to run 6 miles a day and do some light weight training. My stomach was never completely flat, but alot of that baby belly was gone. \n\nWhatever you are able to loose, great. Whatever you maintain, great.\n\nProviding you are not grossly obese, you should be proud of what motherhood has given you. Loose what  you can, but be proud of all you have. .."I am woman, hear me roar"\n\nGood luck.
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there is nothing more effective than exercise and discipline. i almost tip the scale before but now im only 160lbs. and now im already pregnant. =)
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biking, walking, jogging, jump roping..... stay active. take the stairs instead of the elevator, garden, clean your house, wash dishes by hand. those aren't cardio, but they're still more than just sitting on the couch. also, cut back on junk food.
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That's a lot of cardio!  I usually only do 20 minutes four times a week.  What I find fun is an elliptical machine.  These are at all gyms.  I usually bring my iPod or plug my headphones into the TV so I can watch that.  Do something that takes your mind off of you exercising.
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cardio, crunches, pilates, swimming is probably one of the best ways, not just floating around but actually swimming laps since you're using everything you got.
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Try yoga at first to limber up and then move on to include step exercises.  Go for a brisk walk too after a few weeks of building your stamina.  If you have not been active in a while and if you are over weight - do things slowly so you don't burden your heart with undue stress.\n\nModify your diet!  i cut out refined sugar in my coffee....4 cups with 2 teaspoons a day was a lot and now a month later I am alittle nicer to be around says my family.  No soda!\n\nEngage a friend to walk with you.  My Mom did this with me and we looked for decorating ideas in the various windows\n\nGood luck to you - asking is the first step - I bet you are on your way!
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What works for me is exercise everyday ... a long walk does wonders.  I don't mean intense exercise, just something that gets you up and moving for an hour or so at a time.