How to Stay Active as a Busy Parent: Real-Life Fitness Tips That Work
Welcome to June—the month of sunshine, Father’s Day, and honoring the many ways parents move through life with strength, purpose, and resilience.
At Make Me Awesome, we believe movement isn’t just about staying in shape. It’s about showing up—energized, grounded, and ready for the beautifully chaotic dance of parenthood. It’s about modeling self-care, self-leadership, and strength—not perfection—for our kids.
Because let’s be honest: parenthood doesn’t slow us down—it reshapes our why.
We don’t move less—we move differently.
Maybe now it’s a stroller walk instead of a solo run. Maybe it’s squats with a baby on your hip or a five-minute stretch between meetings and meltdowns. Whatever it looks like, movement becomes an act of love—for your kids and yourself. It’s not just exercise—it’s you tapping into your superpower, showing up stronger, steadier, and more energized for the people who matter most.
Why We Move:
💪 For strength — to lift them up and still carry ourselves
⚡ For energy — to chase after them and not burn out
🧠 For clarity — because sometimes sweat is the best therapy
🤸 For connection — because when we move with our kids, we teach them that health can be playful, powerful, and joyful
But Let’s Be Real...
Finding the time and motivation to move is hard. You're not failing—you're juggling flaming batons while keeping tiny humans alive. You’re a Superparent with a cape made of coffee stains and calendar alerts.
So no, it’s not easy. But yes—it’s absolutely worth it. Movement gives us the physical and emotional fuel to keep going, to breathe deeper, to reset, and to reclaim joy.
Super-Easy Ways to Sneak Movement into Your Day:
Here are some bite-sized, feel-good ways to move—even when life is full:
🐾 Walk it out — Add a family walk after dinner or during your lunch break. Stroller walks count!
🎶 Dance party reset — Turn on a playlist and shake it out with your kids. No rhythm required.
🧹 Choreography — Turn chores into movement: deep squats while picking up toys, calf raises while doing dishes.
🧘 Morning stretch sesh — 3 minutes of breath and stretch before your phone hits your hand.
📺 TV time = core time — Planks or crunches during showtime? Yes, please.
🛁 Bath-time wall sits — While your kid splashes, get in a quick static strength move.
🧸 Tummy time = training time — Get on the floor and do bridges, pushups, or stretches right alongside your baby.
Remember: It’s not about the time you have—it’s about the time you MAKE.
Every little movement adds up to a stronger, more present you.
Ready to Reclaim Your Movement?
If you’re craving structure, support, or just a coach who truly gets it—we’ve got you.
👉 Book a FREE Consultation for Personal Training with Team Awesome and let’s create a plan that fits your body, your family, and your superhero schedule.
Because even Superparents need someone in their corner.
With strength & sweat,
❤️ Wonder Nat, Super Siobhan & Claudeman
P.S. Know a dad or co-parent who needs this energy boost? Share this post and remind them: motion is magic—and they’ve got what it takes.