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I do it after the kids are in bed. I put the little one to bed by 7 and then workout a few times a week. We have a gym membership, but we also have an eliptical in the house. DH is responsible for putting the older one to bed by 8, so that I can go workout. DH gets up at 5am most mornings to be able to go to the gym before work.

I work out on my lunch break at work. It's the only way... I'm so beat by the time I get the kids down. I wish we had space for a Peloton!

I've started leaving work a little early, going home and banging out at 30-45 minute workout, and then picking up the kids a little later than normal. I don't love that they end up at school a little longer, but I needed a change and that was the best/easiest way for me to make it work. I've lost almost 20 pounds since the beginning of Sept, and I feel so much better. So I've decided it's worth it to make a little time for my health every day.

@Truth Bombs: high five lady!

@Littlebit7: that bike looks fun. What’s your set up like? Do you do the virtual classes? Just dreaming over here, DH would veto in a heartbeat. I really want a cardio machine at home though.

Following. I can't seem to find a way to fit it in. I can't go at work. I can't see myself going to the gym after I put my 2 year old down to bed because I'm so exhausted by then and I still have to pack lunches, fold laundry, etc. etc. etc. all the thousand tasks that still need to be done. I already wake up at 6 and I'm tired.

I'm 10 weeks pregnant and feeling too crappy to work out anyway, but I am hoping to try to fit *something* in once the nausea gets better. I used to do Youtube or online workout videos at home or walk in the neighborhood during naps (weekends)/after bedtime (now it's dark too early). So I think I'll try to do a 20 min light workout video right after I put the 2yo to bed. I guess. I always tell myself that and I never do it because I'm so tired!

I have a spin bike at home, I wanted a peloton, but for now, it's You Tube videos for content. Mornings are best, I still haven't made the leap into getting dressed for workouts the night before, but I might have to, so all I have to do is put on my shoes!

I have issues with fitting in weight training, though, I don't have any weights at home right now.

In the summer, I swim laps in our pool, but the season is soooo short. I am too spoiled now having an entire pool to myself that I can't bring myself to use a public pool during lap swim. I should though.

I go to the gym before work (it's connected to my office building so I just park at work and walk over which makes it really easy). It requires waking up at 5:30am, but I prefer to get it out of the way first thing in the morning.

@psw27: the foot print of the peloton is SO small. Smaller than a yoga mat!!
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: we have it in our office/ guest room on a yoga mat. It's super compact. I mainly do the on demand classes unless I happen to catch a live ride starting. The thing I have been the most surprised by is how much DH loves it. He does it every weekend he is home!!
@agold: yes we love it so much. Easily the best purchase we've made in several years.

I'm a sahm, and I have 4 options: 5am before DH gets up so if DS wakes and fusses he is taken care of, mid morning (the worst!) with DD running around my feet and getting in the way with DS in the swing, possibly fussing/crying, afternoon nap time when both kids are down, but taking away from house cleaning time, or after bedtime, which never happens.

Something always is sacrificed, whether it is your sleep, some house cleaning/chores, or personal time with your kids. You need to decide what works for you.

I mainly workout on my lunch break. I can usually get 2-3 miles in. I only get 30 minutes but I use some comp time to buy me a little bit more time on the days I need to do longer mileage.

I get up and go running at 4:30am. It's getting REALLY hard to do now that it's absolutely pitch dark and cold in the mornings. I wish I could do it after work, but by the time I'm done at work and pick up the kids, I'm spent.

I work out most constantly when I'm taking classes that I have to sign up for in advance and pay a penalty if I don't show up (Orange Theory, Pure Barre, etc) or using a trainer (scheduling in advance). I tend to workout in the mornings (5 or 6am).

When I'm traveling or otherwise unable to take classes, I love MommaStrong.com - its $2 a month and they have short (15-20 min) workouts for prenatal, postpartum, diastasis recti, just getting back into fitness, working out consistently, etc.

Its so hard to fit it all in, but I feel so much better when I'm consistently working out.

For the longest time, I just didn't. .. and that's not healthy. I just found a yoga studio that has hot yoga classes on Monday and Weds at 8pm. I can help with bedtime and still make the class. And then I am going to go to a class either Sat or Sun at 8 am. I can't do high impact exercise right now so I don't use our treadmill and most of the workout videos don't work. I need a class that I pay for to get me motivated

@JLC53: I only WOH two days/week but when I worked full time I used to go to the gym at 5:15am. It was brutal sometimes but I always felt better when I went. Now I usually workout to an on-demand video with weights and/or cardio in the mornings and take classes on the weekends when DH is home. I am an early riser, so the thought of working out after the kids are in bed isn't appealing to me.

I exercise after putting my daughter to bed. I already get up really early for work and the idea of waking up even 30 minutes earlier makes me want to cry. So after we put DD down I either go to a class (2x/week) or jog on the treadmill. Sometimes I'll do youtube workout videos as well - FitnessBlender has some great ones!

Worried about how this will all change when the new baby arrives in June though...

@JLC53: I do have a set of free weights but they are just basic hand weights (5, 8, 10lbs). Some of the videos just have you use your own body weight and focus more on cardio. depends on the program

I get up early and run (I just have to be back by 6:30, and then my husband goes running and is back by 7:30). Sometimes on Friday evenings or on weekends one or both of us runs with the kids in the jogging stroller(s). Once a week my mom watches the kids in the evening so I can run with our local running group. In the winter if I can find an affordable spin group that meets early enough I'll swap that out one day. When it's cold enough I can also do a quick run at lunch and then I'm not too gross (I work 40 hours). My kids freak out when I try to go run and they're awake so it's best if I'm out the door before they get up, even on the weekend. i can also squeeze in a 10 minute yoga video in the evening.

I never understood how people found the time. Then, exercise literally became my medicine. I have multiple chronic conditions for which there are no cures, only symptom management - one of which is exercise. I found out it's not about finding the time or having the time, it's about making it a priority and making sacrifices to have the time. I usually do it in between putting #2 and #1 to bed or have to do it after they're all in bed. It sucks sometimes, but I have to do it, so I just do. The morning thing just doesn't work for me. I also only work out at home which makes it easier.

I had this same question. Once I weaned DS at 2 (we were down to am/pm only) this summer, I started running with the dog around 5:30 am. It is great because I escape from the house by myself, I am only gone less than 20 minutes, and it is good exercise. Plus it is efficient because the dog has to go out before we leave for the day.

@littlebug: @MrsKRB: i am looking for tips for making running work before it is light out! Do you have head lamps or reflectors or other gear to recommend that isn’t super bulky? the sun isn’t coming up until 6:30 or so now and if I don’t leave until 6 it makes getting DD to school on time a challenge.