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40 Minutes to Fit
The Only Workout Mom Needs
By Kelly Calabrese, M.S., CSCS
As a busy mom and professional, I completely understand your wanting to get the most mileage out of your fitness program. That's why I created the following exercise routine that is not only simple, time efficient and easy to follow, but uses some of the most foundational exercises that anyone can do, which produce astounding results.
In 40 minutes a day, you can reshape your body and be confident in the woman staring back at you in the mirror. Know that you are worth the time investment. Plan for it. Commit to it. Follow through. It is the only way to have a fit, lean, sexy and shapely body. Today's modern moms are cool, sexy and fit. There is no need to be or feel matronly and frumpy after childbirth. Your stomach can be flatter. You can have shapely shoulders, a tight butt and feel sexy again. It's guaranteed with the right fitness plan, and the good news is that it is spelled out here for you.
If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced exerciser, perform one, two or three sets respectively for each strength training exercise. All of these exercises can be done in the comfort and convenience of your home with very little investment in equipment. All that is required is your body, a large fitness ball and some dumbbells (less than a $50 investment).
Us the following guidelines to get the most dramatic results from your program:
- Warm up for 5 minutes by walking prior to strength training.
- Select a resistance that allows you to perform 10 to 15 repetitions.
- Complete the exercises in the order shown.
- Perform the exercises on alternating days.
- Complete each exercise in 30 to 90 seconds.