"Working out is an integral part of my mental health and I truly think it helps me be a more patient mom who's able to handle the squabbles, irrational demands, and complaints that arise when my little boys are home. My husband has an erratic work schedule and we don't have family around to help watch the kids, so I rely on my affordable gym membership ($49 a month) to help me work out three-plus times a week."
"While I can do home workouts, as a someone who works full-time from home, leaving my house for exercise and having a space my kids can play (without me supervising) while I'm exercising is very helpful. Not having to listen for squabbles, breaking up fights, fielding snack questions, and wondering "why they're too quiet" makes for a better workout at the fitness center, knowing the sitters will call my cell if someone needs me."
An affordable gym membership that includes free childcare during mornings and some weekday evenings enables a parent to exercise three or more times weekly without hiring or coordinating a babysitter. Regular workouts support mental health and increase patience for managing children's squabbles, demands, and complaints. On-site childcare provides a supervised, child-free space that improves workout quality and reduces household interruptions. Sitters at the gym will call the parent's cell if a child needs attention, and childcare cameras can allow remote monitoring. Flexible membership policies, low monthly cost, and included daycare can pay for themselves and provide essential breaks for parents.
Read at Business Insider
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