I’m about to be a father in November and the gym is something that is important to me. Now that I have a daughter coming up and no longer living for myself I’m motivated by being here as long as I can for her and one thing is by keeping fit and diet. How are you fathers able to go to the gym and parent at the same time?
Fathers who go to the gym
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Not a parent but as a child of a father who took very shytty care of himself, the most important thing is to
A) not make excuses for time
B) be reasonable with your expectations
C) get creative
You’re going to be busy the rest of your life, but if you wanna be here for your child you need to be healthy, health is wealth.
Running a mile burns the same calories as walking a mile. So basically, on days where you don’t have it in you for a full workout, find a middle-ground, compromise with yourself and do something, when you can’t get to the gym do sit ups, push ups, dips at home. Get your heart-rate up to zone 2 and 3 regularly. You don’t need to be Sly Stallone, you just need to keep at it and be semi-consistent. There is no need to be ridged, just give your body what it needs that day.
And set a realistic goal for yourself time-wise. Maybe 4 hours a week. And have your lady do the same. Working out give one of you time to decompress away from the baby while the other gets some 1-1 time.
Above all else, watch what you eat and drink. Cut out alcohol if you can because a lot of what we put in to our bodies can undo the hardwork.
And avoid the baby snacks
A) not make excuses for time
B) be reasonable with your expectations
C) get creative
You’re going to be busy the rest of your life, but if you wanna be here for your child you need to be healthy, health is wealth.
Running a mile burns the same calories as walking a mile. So basically, on days where you don’t have it in you for a full workout, find a middle-ground, compromise with yourself and do something, when you can’t get to the gym do sit ups, push ups, dips at home. Get your heart-rate up to zone 2 and 3 regularly. You don’t need to be Sly Stallone, you just need to keep at it and be semi-consistent. There is no need to be ridged, just give your body what it needs that day.
And set a realistic goal for yourself time-wise. Maybe 4 hours a week. And have your lady do the same. Working out give one of you time to decompress away from the baby while the other gets some 1-1 time.
Above all else, watch what you eat and drink. Cut out alcohol if you can because a lot of what we put in to our bodies can undo the hardwork.
And avoid the baby snacks
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Thanks Bro. I’m avoiding this because I don’t really have the space but one thing is their is an LA Fitness next to my work.
Dwayne_Taylor
Superstar
Not a father but my fam basically set up a home gym for the same reason. It's a time saver.
Tell ya girl hey I'm about to head to the gym at allotted times and just head to the gym broski. You wont have the unburden freedom as before you'll have to kind of pick your spots that's all but its nothing you can't work around
MaxBundles
Veteran
As others said, I set up a gym in my garage. Other than that, I wait till the baby sleeps at night, then I hit the gym like 10pm or so.
Only thing that took a hit in my eyes, is my diet but im tryna get that back on track.
Congrats on the baby
Only thing that took a hit in my eyes, is my diet but im tryna get that back on track.
Congrats on the baby
Cheese McNair
Bought it this morning, drive it like I stole it
Depends on y'all lifestyle.
Like bro above, I either have to wake up super early or go super late.
Gotta be dedicated because if you’re doing your job as a father, then you will be more tired than before.
Whatever your diet habits are now, it will probably stay close to the same tbh.
Dumb bells for the crib helps.
Like bro above, I either have to wake up super early or go super late.
Gotta be dedicated because if you’re doing your job as a father, then you will be more tired than before.
Whatever your diet habits are now, it will probably stay close to the same tbh.
Dumb bells for the crib helps.
Hit the floor and knock out calisthenics. Thats an option that is free and always available.
As others have said you can set up something at the crib or just schedule gym time with your old lady.
I have done all of the above as life dictates. Just gotta have it in your head that you are gonna do something. When they little ass get to walking (running immediately after)...you will get plenty of exercise
As others have said you can set up something at the crib or just schedule gym time with your old lady.
I have done all of the above as life dictates. Just gotta have it in your head that you are gonna do something. When they little ass get to walking (running immediately after)...you will get plenty of exercise
My seeds are in their 20's now saying that you have to make time for yourself with young kids. The same goes for your girlfriend, wifey etc. if you're all living together take turns with the kids for a couple of hours you go to the gym while she watches the kid and vice versa.
I'm not a father but my gym has a daycare. They probably don't take newborns though, I hope. Home gym probably your best bet or just come to an agreement with your lady that this is something non-negotiable.
Mike Nasty
Veteran
Find a gym with a nursery. My kids grew up in the gym, my son even got a summer job there.
I get up at 5am and workout in my garage before the kids wake up for school. flip side I don't really go out at all save maybe friday-saturday. just a matter of priorities i guess.
now if you're talking about a newborn, prepare to be a zombie for about 30 days. it's like getting hit by a truck 24/7, nonstop, for weeks.
now if you're talking about a newborn, prepare to be a zombie for about 30 days. it's like getting hit by a truck 24/7, nonstop, for weeks.
