FabSwingers.com forum: Work out for busy mom

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all,

I come to you seeking advice on behalf of a busy mom who wishes to get fitter/stronger/faster... She looks 'fit' but isn't...if that makes sense.

She's just joined one of those 24/7 gyms and attends two classes... Tabata on a Sunday morning and either "Leg, Bums and Tums" or "Core and Stretch" on a Wednesday.... She also plays some basketball with friends after her Tabata class on the Sunday.

She wishes to add some weights into her routine but isn't sure which she ought to do... Also, she's concerned that only one day of weights isn't enough...but doesn't really have any more time except perhaps on a Thursday evening.

I'm guessing squats, pull ups and deadlifts may be a way to go...but I'm very far from being a gym expert.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lift bags of sugar or tins of beans, That way she doesn't have to leave the kitchen

Runs and hides

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lift bags of sugar or tins of beans, That way she doesn't have to leave the kitchen

Runs and hides

Lol...I may suggest that....though perhaps over a text!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Is she American?

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

She should always go on top during sex and do all the hard work!

Does wonders for the thighs/bum!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

depending on the time and the facilities, hiit can give quick results, there are loads on the video sharing sites, one of the fastest ways of improving cardio fitness and recovery rates very simply is the horrible hill sprint

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Is she American?"

Your new avatar is going to take some getting used to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

30 Day Shred DVD by Jillian Michaels. Only a 20 min workout but awesome.

She's brutal. I do recommend building in rest days though and not doing it all at once as you can get injured.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

American? Cut and pasted from somewhere me thinks

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Running up and down stairs and stretching might do something....a static bike? Burn calories through lots of sex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"depending on the time and the facilities, hiit can give quick results, there are loads on the video sharing sites, one of the fastest ways of improving cardio fitness and recovery rates very simply is the horrible hill sprint

High intensity workout and if there's someone who can show her good technique then kettlebells are fantastic for muscle and overall fitness. But if anyone shows her to use them like a dumbbell then ignore all their advice. Google Keith Webber or pavel tsatsouline and focus on swing and Turkish get up

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Is she American?

Your new avatar is going to take some getting used to.

I have been struggling all week with all the scary ones, never knew who was who !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swimming

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Metafit!

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

Get her to change classes and opt for circuit training instead. All over full body workout for improving cardio, stamina and strength there should be some weight training in there aswel on a few of the stations in the circuits class.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is she American?"

Um...nope...

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Is she American?

Your new avatar is going to take some getting used to.

I have been struggling all week with all the scary ones, never knew who was who !"

I wish you and Jezebel had ones with blue flashing lights on, or when the shit really hits the fan, one with a pair of handcuffs on

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Get her to change classes and opt for circuit training instead. All over full body workout for improving cardio, stamina and strength there should be some weight training in there aswel on a few of the stations in the circuits class. "

Aha...hadn't thought of that... I'll check out their timetable.

I think the tabata hits the HIIT that some folks have suggested.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

compounds mixed with some isolation work is fine

if she can make it to the gym twice a week tell her to look into an upper/lower split

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look forget all this fad stuff for quick results.

At the end of the day good old fashioned hard work and dedication will get results.

High intensity stuff is great if you are already fit but a short route to injury if you are just starting out.

X trainer, bike, concept two rowing machine, squats lunges and chest press, plank and sit ups.

Do this three times a week for an hour a time, three months will see results.

Pm if you want a more dedicated routine.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Is she American?

Your new avatar is going to take some getting used to.

I have been struggling all week with all the scary ones, never knew who was who !

I wish you and Jezebel had ones with blue flashing lights on, or when the shit really hits the fan, one with a pair of handcuffs on

or maybe a pic of us both squirting a fire extinguisher

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cross-fit!! The way forward!!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Her gym might also do a weights conditioning class or pump class. That's what I do. Conditioning is mostly hand weights and lots of planking/ab work etc while pump is with a barbell and lots of squats/lunges etc. I also do a piloxing class which is brilliant.

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By *ewexperience83Couple
over a year ago

Ellesmere Port

Body pump is brilliant for toning up etc.

I do weight training 2 -3 times a week and I go for a run when I can x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The timetable for the place based on the days she is available is:

Wednesday: Legs Bums and Tums or Core and Stretch

Thursdays: Boxfit or Core and Ab Circuit

Sundays: Tabata or Core and Stretch or Circuit + Basketball with friends

Is there a good combination in there, or is a Gillian Michael a few times a week the way forward...?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

My friend who's from Wolverhampton says mom and I asked her if she had American relatives and she said no. Since then I've noticed it more commonly used. My other friends hubby is from Huddersfield and he says it too.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

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I was yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Look forget all this fad stuff for quick results.

At the end of the day good old fashioned hard work and dedication will get results.

High intensity stuff is great if you are already fit but a short route to injury if you are just starting out.

X trainer, bike, concept two rowing machine, squats lunges and chest press, plank and sit ups.

Do this three times a week for an hour a time, three months will see results.

Pm if you want a more dedicated routine. "

An hour at a time for a busy mum? Maybe breakdown into 20-30 minute sessions.

Together with a proper diet and good sleep.

Plus, i'm guessing that the OP's mum is 50+, wrong side to be doing muscle building exercises.

Maybe throw some Pilates or Yoga in for suppleness?

Vary the routines over a period of time, nothing more demoralising than the same workouts.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

I was yes

To be fair they call mum...mom in the West Midlands

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

I was yes

Ah...nope.... didn't even realise my mistake!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Look forget all this fad stuff for quick results.

At the end of the day good old fashioned hard work and dedication will get results.

High intensity stuff is great if you are already fit but a short route to injury if you are just starting out.

X trainer, bike, concept two rowing machine, squats lunges and chest press, plank and sit ups.

Do this three times a week for an hour a time, three months will see results.

Pm if you want a more dedicated routine.

An hour at a time for a busy mum? Maybe breakdown into 20-30 minute sessions.

Together with a proper diet and good sleep.

Plus, i'm guessing that the OP's mum is 50+, wrong side to be doing muscle building exercises.

Maybe throw some Pilates or Yoga in for suppleness?

Vary the routines over a period of time, nothing more demoralising than the same workouts. "

Agh.. I wasn't clear.. She's not my mum lol... and she's in her mid 30's.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Look forget all this fad stuff for quick results.

At the end of the day good old fashioned hard work and dedication will get results.

High intensity stuff is great if you are already fit but a short route to injury if you are just starting out.

X trainer, bike, concept two rowing machine, squats lunges and chest press, plank and sit ups.

Do this three times a week for an hour a time, three months will see results.

Pm if you want a more dedicated routine.

An hour at a time for a busy mum? Maybe breakdown into 20-30 minute sessions.

Together with a proper diet and good sleep.

Plus, i'm guessing that the OP's mum is 50+, wrong side to be doing muscle building exercises.

Maybe throw some Pilates or Yoga in for suppleness?

Agh.. I wasn't clear.. She's not my mum lol... and she's in her mid 30's.

Vary the routines over a period of time, nothing more demoralising than the same workouts. "

lol, Ok, i read it wrong, thought it was your's.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

I was yes

Ah...nope.... didn't even realise my mistake!"

So it seems half this country use it too now.

America seems to be taking us over with a lot of things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just one word for you lot........ass!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

I was yes

Ah...nope.... didn't even realise my mistake!

So it seems half this country use it too now.

America seems to be taking us over with a lot of things

Anyway I made your thread stray a bit, will let you get back to it

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Are people asking if she's American because of the use of the word Mom?

I was yes

To be fair they call mum...mom in the West Midlands "

Was going to say that cheeky, everyone calls their mother "mom" round where i live and have done for as long as i can remember.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyway I made your thread stray a bit, will let you get back to it

Lol, thank you.

I'm busy scribbling all the advice down to try to come up with a workout plan of sorts!

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Just one word for you lot........ass!

The american term ass as opposed to the British arse, lol. Perfectly demonstrated by Basil Fawlty and the american guest in the Waldorf salad episode of Fawlty Towers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyway I made your thread stray a bit, will let you get back to it

Lol, thank you.

I'm busy scribbling all the advice down to try to come up with a workout plan of sorts!"

Doesnt the gym include personal reviews within the membership fees?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyway I made your thread stray a bit, will let you get back to it

Lol, thank you.

I'm busy scribbling all the advice down to try to come up with a workout plan of sorts!

Doesnt the gym include personal reviews within the membership fees?"

I think there's on at the beginning... It's one of those £10.99 type ones

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