The app that can help you kick your ‘busy mum’ fitness goals
It doesn't make you a crim to keep yourself trim!
The best app to help mums feel fabulous and stay sane
As a new mum you’re faced with the longest and arguably toughest job of your life, juggling not only your own needs but also those of your newborn. Late nights and early mornings have a whole new meaning, and often leave you feeling drained and, sometimes, defeated.
So prioritising your own body and health is a must in the game of parenting. Whether it be enjoying deliciously nutritious foods, squeezing in a meditation or working up a sweat – figuring out your rhythm is essential.
Therefore, having a clear mind and a healthy body is a non negotiable when it comes to your overall happiness and wellbeing. Health is wealth in parenting too, so look no further, we’ve got you sorted.
Scroll down to find out the best all-round apps to get the spring back in your step and have you ready to juggle the madness that is motherhood.
Your journey to becoming a yummy mummy starts now.
Gurl, get your freak sweat on!
Ever heard the saying ‘if you’ve got a door, you got a gym’? If you haven’t, here’s the lowdown. As a new parents, at-home exercise sessions are a fantastic way to save time driving to and from the gym, but, finding the right one for you can be tricky.
Infamous booty blasters and ab fab sessions can be a tad intense when you’re easing back into things. The Keep it Cleaner app, founded by the loveable Steph Claire-Smith, was designed for women of all fitness and body shapes, to feel seen, heard and empowered.
Keep it Cleaner, or KIC, also offers pre- and post-natal workouts, tailored at toning, tightening and strengthening at your own pace. If you haven’t heard of the app before, then take this as your official PSA – it’s worth your time!
The app offers Pilates, KICBUMP, KICMUM and meditation sessions with workouts ranging from half an hour. KIC allows for a varied, flexible approach to exercising with various levels of difficulity too, and is an awesome way to get back into it when you’re a new mum.
It’s time to embrace the downward dog.
Health starts from within for mums too!
Quick and easy – our mantra when it comes to food. We need simple and tasty, without the hassle. Well, the KIC app actually has some mouth watering, aesthetically pleasing, quick recipes to complement your workouts.
We know that as busy parents, time is of the essence and can leave you between a rock and a hard place, food wise that is. But, have no fear KIC is here, with their clean and wholesome meals to fuel your busy days.
The question on everyone’s lips, what’s on the menu? Well, there’s a selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters such as banana baked oats and delicious vegan vodka pasta. Using a bunch of veggies, the KIC recipes take the guess work out of dinner.
The best memories are made around the dinner table
Fueling your body with the best food available helps to make your day more manageable. And as new (tired and hungry) parents, it’s easy to choose convenience over balance and nourishment.
Understanding that cooking isn’t always realistic when you’re managing your new life, simple tweaks can take the pressure off your evenings. This is where a dinner service comes in. Gourmet Dinner Service brings wholesome dinners to your door so you can focus on your top priority and leave the dinner fuss to the professionals.
Jump online and select from the week’s offerings of chef-made meals, with a great selection of diverse options to suit the whole fam like this delicious chicken satay fam favourite. To top it all off, they even have an introductory offer for new parents, which also doubles as a great present!
Mouth-watering goodness!
Experts have their say on fitness for new mums
We can’t go past some professional advice during this time, knowing what’s best for you and bub can be reassuring and boost your confidence getting out. Bounty’s very own midwife, Megan Baker, recommends walking throughout pregnancy, she explains this is the safest and most beneficial. Once the baby is born, it is important to start pelvic floor exercises to combat bladder leakage.
It is important to note, the intensity of the exercise you’ll be able to do is heavily dependant on your delivery and recovery time. Getting out for a short walk and slowly increasing the distance is a great way to start integrating low-impact exercise back into your routine.
Megan also highlights that newborns can take up to six weeks to settle into a feeding routine, therefore it is important to take rest opportunities as the baby sleeps. Making sure that you’re eating a well balanced diet while breastfeeding is essential, and keeping up your fluid intake as you’re sure to be one thirsty mama.
Now, it’s time to start kicking your health goals!
