It has been one year since I delivered, watching my son grow and learn how to talk and walk as well as other small things has been my biggest source of joy.
Having a full time job, a toddler and at the same time being a wife has never been an easy job. Many are the times I wake up in the morning and struggle to get out of bed, I find myself making promises to 'me' on how I am going to resume my fitness training the following week which I never get to.
This time I had to pull myself together, I will be attending my first ever fitness class in 2015. Well, before I conceived, I used to be actively involved in Taekwondo. I can admit I have forgotten some of the kicks and especially 'the back hook kick'. No worries though, being fit is hard work and staying fit is even more hard work. That is why you should not make the mistake I did of thinking you will get started tomorrow. Today as I start my classes, I would like you to join me because I know together we can accomplish this goal.
Today is always better than tomorrow, start today. Below, I have listed a number of tips to get you started:
1. Walking- If walking is all you can manage, do just that. No need to be hard on yourself, 20-30 minutes, three or more times a week will help you to increase your heart rate. Walking is an ideal way for mums and everybody else looking into getting fit, to exercise as it can be fitted into a normal day and you can do it all by yourself.
2. Swimming- The weather is quite warm at this time of the year. Swimming is an all round exercise which easily helps increase your heart rate. There is a minimal risk of injury since water offers you support. If you can, do it every day for an hour or two.
