Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2848: Rethink Your Exercise Routine by Julie Morgenstern on Sustainable Workout Habits
Dec 28, 2025
Julie Morgenstern, an organizational consultant and author, dives into redefining exercise for busy parents. She emphasizes the importance of ditching the all-or-nothing mindset. Short workouts, like high-intensity interval training, can effectively meet health guidelines and fit into hectic schedules. Morgenstern discusses integrating movement into daily life—like using stairs and engaging in playful activities with kids. She shares tips on finding quick guided workouts and highlights how small increments of activity can lead to significant fitness progress.
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Short Bouts Still Count
- Exercise still counts when split into short chunks throughout the day.
- Small increments of movement can add up to meet federal activity guidelines.
Alyssa’s Postpartum Exercise Struggle
- Alyssa lost 40 pounds pre-baby but stopped exercising after becoming a mom.
- She felt defeated and questioned the point of trying when gym visits became sporadic.
Use HIIT To Trade Time For Impact
- Convert any workout into HIIT by alternating high and low intensity.
- Focus high-intensity bursts for 1–3 minutes and recover 2–5 minutes to boost fat burn and fitness.