{"id":8016,"date":"2021-05-07T13:17:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T05:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thering.sg\/?p=8016"},"modified":"2021-05-25T15:48:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T07:48:46","slug":"juggling-parenthood-and-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thering.sg\/juggling-parenthood-and-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"Juggling Parenthood & Fitness: How Fitness Changed My Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We all know exercise is important for both our physical and mental health. However, sometimes as mothers, making the time for exercise may no longer be a priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

So, this Mother\u2019s Day we\u2019ve spoken to three inspirational mothers who workout at The Ring to discuss how exercise can provide benefits to all mothers throughout their daily lives as well as help you to be a positive role model for your kids.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Feel happier, healthier, stronger<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fitness for mothers is about more than losing the baby weight. Working out can help to reduce stress, improve sleep and give you some time to yourself, away from the busy schedule of looking\u00a0 after your kids. <\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt makes me happier, healthier and stronger.\u201d – Keenan, mother and member at The Ring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Motherhood can be stressful at times but by exercising regularly your serotonin levels will increase and you will release endorphins (the happy hormones) – helping you to release any tension which might have built up as a result of the weight of motherhood on your shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As mother\u2019s there will be times when you\u2019re short on sleep. Exercise can help to improve your sleep quality as well as increase your energy levels so that you\u2019re ready to take on whatever the day throws at you.<\/span><\/p>

Keenan loves to exercise at The Ring because, \u201cwhen you exercise you look fantastic, you look pretty, you look more confident.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. You'll have more energy carrying out chores<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Being physically fit will translate into your household chores and help you to look after your kids better. You will feel more energised as a result of working out and more focused both inside and outside the home. <\/span><\/p>

Ring member Natasha says, \u201cthe sparring sessions help me to cognate and focus better which is good for the mind. After each class I have more endorphins. It also gives you a sense of accomplishment and gets you ready for the day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

If you feel like you don\u2019t have enough time to head to the gym, squeeze in a\u00a0 20 minute workout at home. Farah reminds us that, \u201cyou can workout anywhere. You don\u2019t have to go to a gym. At home there\u2019s a lot of bodyweight exercises that you can do. You just need a yoga mat and yourself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. be a positive role model for kids<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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