Wake up with the first ray and shower, get the kids dressed for school, prepare breakfast, pack lunch, look for the missing things like shoe, tie, send the kids off to school, look for the laundry, check the grocery....and the list just goes on. Right from morning till late night, a woman simply has no time to rest. And if she is a mother then it turns to be a 24 hour job.

Mom & Exercise: Two Poles Apart
Being a mom she has to be on her toes all the time because kids demand undivided attention. Given the busy schedule a woman has to undergo being a wife and a mother, most of them never get enough time to look after themselves. This often results in weight and skin issues. Nowadays we can have a number of ladies complaining of increased weight given their lack of time to indulge in some sort of exercise. Moms certainly have no time in their kitty as they are occupied with so many things. But looking after the health is also important because if they aren't healthy, they won't be able to look after their family.

The Healthy 10-Minutes
Considering the busy routine of all moms, we have today got for you some easy to do 10 minutes exercise routine. You just have to dig out 10 minutes every day and engage in these workouts. You will surely notice the results sooner.

Exercising with the Chair
A chair is something that's ought to be found in every household. And what if we say this chair can help you shed weight and maintain your body type! Sounds great, isn't it? Busy moms can look up to chairs as their savior. The following two workouts can be done with a chair as support.

a) Chair Dips: To do this exercise, you will have to sit on the corner of a strong chair. Keep your hands next to your hips. Bend the elbows to 90 degrees while sliding your bottom off the corner. Ensure that your back is kept close to the chair. Now push back up. You can repeat it 5-6 times.

b) Chair Squats: You need to stand in front of a chair, with your toes forward and feet hip-distance afar. Lean your chest forward. Bend your knees, tap the chair and stand up; don't sit on the chair completely. Only your bottoms should touch the chair surface. Repeat it 5-6 times.

On the Floor Workout
After working tediously, who won't like a quick nap lying on the soft mattress. When it comes to moms, they hardly think of it. Now you can not just lie down but can even put a check on your weight. The following set of exercises can be easily done by simply lying down on the floor.
 
a) Butterfly Abs: To do the butterfly abs, you will have to lie down on your back placing the soles of your feet together. Now place your hands behind the head, and keep the elbows out. Tighten the abs, and lift the chest and shoulders up. Release them down. You can repeat it 5-6 times. 

b) Oblique Crunches: Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Cross your left ankle over the  opposite knee. Now place your right hand behind the head and lift up the right shoulder toward the left knee. Release it down. Repeat 5-6 times and keep switching the sides.

The Fun on Stairs
Your staircases can also be a great help in keeping your body fit. Wondering how? Well, just check on the following two workouts and next time you climb the stairs, ensure you do any one of them:

a) Step-ups: Place your right foot on the stair, and step up with your left leg following. Now step down with the left leg, with the right leg following. Repeat the exercise 5-6 times but don't miss on the order.

b) Jog up & down: It's the same like the normal jogging you do, the only difference being stairs. Just jog up and down on one stair. Choose the very first one so that you can do it without any risk.

You do so much for the family, just dig out 10 minutes every day out of  your schedule and take a step towards your good health! Be a Fit & Fine Mom!