How to Find the Time Now the Kids are Back at School

Now that autumn has arrived and school routines are back in full swing, parents and caregivers are presented with a unique opportunity to make some time for themselves.

The daily school run, drop-offs, and those brief in-between moments can serve as valuable windows to prioritise your health and well-being for the long run. Balancing family responsibilities with self-care is undoubtedly a challenge faced by many, but with some strategic planning and a supportive community, it is possible to make it work.

Before delving into potential solutions, it’s essential to acknowledge the common hurdles that you, the parents encounter when trying to incorporate fitness into your busy schedules. Challenges such as time constraints due to managing busy family schedules, feeling tired and having low energy, guilt associated with prioritising your own personal well-being, lack of access to convenient gym facilities, and the struggle to maintain consistency in exercise routines are all significant barriers.

The good news is that even short bursts of purposeful physical activity can have a positive impact on one's health. A recent study revealed that 71% of busy parents engage in micro-workouts while carrying out everyday tasks like waiting for the kettle to boil, cooking dinner, or even watching TV. These small increments of movement can cumulatively contribute to improved fitness levels. Setting a goal of engaging in 2 to 5 minutes of physical activity during daily tasks such as waiting for the kettle to boil or washing dishes can significantly enhance your overall well-being.

Oswestry Power & Fitness, based in Oswestry, offers a supportive environment tailored to accommodate the fitness needs of individuals with demanding schedules, such as parents.

How To Schedule Your Fitness

With options like morning and evening classes scheduled throughout the week, flexible payment plans, coach-led varied workouts to keep you interested, open gym sessions for independent workouts, convenient parking facilities, and a location close to the town centre, Oswestry Power & Fitness endeavours to make fitness a realistic and achievable goal for any busy parent.

By integrating fitness activities into your daily routine, such as attending coach-led classes before or after school drop-offs, utilising micro-workouts during nap times, incorporating physical activity into school pickups and mini-breaks, and participating in weekend fitness sessions, parents can prioritise their health without compromising their family responsibilities.

How Should I Do It?

Investing in functional fitness, strength training, weightlifting and endurance activities not only helps in building physical strength but also enhances mental resilience and longevity, benefiting both parents and their families in the long term.

Practicing micro-workouts and joining coach-led classes can propel parents towards achieving their fitness goals and leading a more fulfilling lifestyle.

So, seize the moment now the children are back at school to prioritise your health and discover your fitness journey at Oswestry Power & Fitness.

Oswestry Power & Fitness specialises in Strength Training, Olympic Weightlifting and Progressive Fitness Training for all abilities. Helping you achieve your fitness, confidence and body goals.

If you have any questions, contact Head Coach Claire on 07393 195353.

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