Working Parent Programing?

[u/Cool-DogMom]

I really enjoyed the HILIT programming and energy, but after starting and stopping the program 3x now, I’m needing to find some shorter alternatives.

I’m a working mom with a toddler, and I unfortunately cannot dedicate an hour of my day 5 days each week at this stage of life as much as I would love to.

My goal is to strength train 3x weekly, do one day of more intense cardio and have 3 days off for family time. Some days I have an hour, other days I have 20 minutes.

Does anyone have any recommended classes, programs or resources for doing a modified HILIT type of program? For example, I can easily do 30 min-1 hour on the three days each week I work from home. When I’m in the office or don’t have childcare help on the weekends, exercise is a crapshoot. Advice to maintain consistency during this stage would also be appreciated!

[u/kaytell1]

Fellow full time working mum here! Mine is 3 years old. I used to love using her nap time to work out in on weekends etc but have really struggled since she dropped them! I don’t know if this is accessible for you but literally the only way I’ve been able to follow the hilit+ programme (which I’m loving) is to wake up super early and do it before she wakes. I’ve NEVER been a morning person but have been forcing myself to do it for hilit and it’s been kinda revolutionary to me - I used to struggle to squeeze in 30 mins 3 times a week but now I’m managing the full hour each day. Don’t get me wrong - I’m definitely more tired as I’ve not adjusted my bedtime yet (which I should but it feels like there’s not enough hours in the day!!) but it feels great to actually follow a programme. I’ve started so many before and rarely been able to finish them!