When Kids Interrupt At-Home-Fitness

My mind is frozen right now. It’s summer time, the kids are out of school, and it’s way too hot to play outside. On a day like today I would normally take them to the pool, but with a 6-year-old, 4-year-old, and 14 month old that is a challenge in itself. That is not going to happen. So what did I do to fit in exercise? (Remember I started my second round of P90X yesterday?!)

Well, I attempted to workout in the garage this morning. Normally my kids will chill long enough for me to “bring it” with Tony, but for some reason after the long holiday weekend they were way wound up. SO, I got through 20 minutes of Plyo, and since 10 this morning it has been a long Press Pause.

So my workout had to wait. Until now. I’m off to “bring it” in the peace and solitude of my garage while my wife puts the kids to bed. And yes, I’m starting Plyo all over again from start to finish! My health is important, so I make time for it. It is not always convenient, but I do it.

Are you making time for your fitness? How do you make it work with your family?

Starting Second Round of P90X

"Meaty Goliath" by celebmuscle via flickr

Today marks a new journey in fitness as I begin another 90 days of P90X. Growing up I always found it extremely difficult to put on lean muscle mass. I tried every fitness program until I ran across P90X. Like most people, I was one of those guys who was up late one night watching infomercials; and found P90X. As I watched the results of testimony from others on what P90X did for them and saw with my own eyes their transformation pics I thought what the heck I will give it a shot. And I’m so glad I did. Both my wife and I completed the full 90 days and our lives have been changed for the better. During this second round I am going to try and build upon what already is a solid foundation as I attempt to add more muscle mass. Two of the things I will be doing differently are lowering my rep count and adding some resistance like a weighted vest.

The P90X newsletter has an excellent article on gaining mass during P90X for men who want to put on size.