But sometimes, the idea of working out in front of Davina McCall’s DVD in your new gym gear with baby placidly watching on from the comfort of their playpen or buggy is so far removed from reality it’s laughable!
Warm up time
Your baby will become startled and upset by mummy’s new dancing. You’ll end up stretching the legs whilst trying to find your baby’s favourite rattle.
Getting started
So you’re warmed up and baby is playing - now it’s time to get your burn on. But baby is so relaxed that they have decided now is the time to leave a little something for you in their nappy!
Getting started part 2
Ok, nappy changed, baby settled, DVD playing – now it’s time to get started, again. Ten minutes in, baby is bored and starts crying for your attention.
Halfway there
Killing two birds with one stone you’ve turned away from the TV so you can exercise and make funny faces at your baby whilst doing them. Oh, if someone saw you now!
Now it’s time for the weights
But first you need to wipe the spit off off your baby’s face.
Small weights
After two reps, you can't go any further – baby is looking for you again. You put them down and decide to use your baby as the weight – they’re enjoying it a lot more than you!
Giving in to baby
So you’ve realised baby wants in on the action so you decide to do a few exercise with their aid. It’s only after you have done a few sit ups with them on your stomach that you realised just how heavy your little one is! Ouch!
The last leg of your at home exercise journey
You’re stomach is as fit as it will ever be so you’ve decided to work on your legs, lying down with them bent at 90°C and placing baby on tip. The first go and your youngster decides now is the time to drool – right into your mouth.
