We all know when we start a new health and fitness regime we are full of motivation, however, this can start to dwindle quite quickly due to various reasons. As a health and fitness coach for busy mums the most common thing I see is women over-commit to their health and fitness goals rather than starting small and building on this. Starting too quickly and intensely will leave you feeling tired and you will soon start to resent it. Keeping fit and healthy should be fun and something you can sustain all year round!

There are lots of ingredients that go into creating a sustainable and consistent exercise program; having goals, being prepared, being disciplined and staying committed are just a few. Choosing the right fitness regime for you can help with motivation levels and keep you consistent, which is why I recommend all my busy mums choose something that works for them and their families. It is tempting to try the fitness craze and fad that your friend is doing.

Since the Covid pandemic many women are choosing to exercise at home, especially busy mums with young children, There are so many benefits to training at home when you have small children. To get started all you need is a pair of dumbbells and a resistance band, but you may be unsure as to what to do. There are many fitness apps available to download now, the FIT MAMA Powered By Mari Carmen Fitness App is one of a kind for busy mums, an app designed by mums for mums. It is not just another fitness app; alongside the wealth of fitness content, you will find recipes, calorie tracking and the mum zone to support you throughout motherhood. Once you download a fitness app the challenge we all face is to stay motivated and consistent with exercise. The FIT MAMA app makes staying motivated and setting realistic goals easy and simple.

1. Workouts to suit all abilities: Choosing the proper workout for your ability is essential. Research shows that doing an exercise which is either unachievable, unsustainable or too hard reduces motivation leading to quitting. Be sure to choose an exercise program which is suitable to your current ability and then build on this. The FIT MAMA app offers a range of workouts to suit all abilities; start with a manageable workout and as your fitness improves progress through the levels. You will find various exercise programs on the app to suit all abilities.

2. Track your progress: When you track progress and reach set goals, the body releases dopamine, the happiness and reward hormone, making you feel more confident and motivated to continue. Before you start your health and fitness program ensure you take note of starting measurements and starting fitness levels so you can see your progress. This will keep you feeling motivated to continue. If weight loss is your goal you can track your body weight, body measurements and progress photos within the FIT MAMA app.

3. Adjust goals: Goals improve your motivation by giving you a tangible outcome for work. Every time you complete a goal you will feel a sense of achievement, motivating you to keep going. Setting new goals as you improve will help with motivation and consistency. Adjust weight loss goals, steps and water within the FIT MAMA app. As your fitness levels improve adjust your goals to complete more advanced workouts on the FIT MAMA app.

4. Stay motivated with new content: It is normal to get bored after a while of doing the same exercise program, I recommend changing your exercise program every 4-6 weeks to keep things interesting and fun. In addition, the body gets used to a certain type of exercise; it is good to change things up with your exercise routine to keep the body challenged and guessing. Within the FIT MAMA App, you will find various exercise programs and challenges including strength, HIIT, Barre, Yoga and Pilates keeping things interesting. We are committed to adding new content week after week.

The FIT MAMA Powered by Mari Carmen Fitness has been designed with busy mums in mind, making keeping fit and healthy accessible and easy for you. Available to download on the App Store and Google play with a 7-day free trial. Limited time offer; download now and save £19.99 on a year’s subscription, offer ends April 16th 2023.