Women and Exercise

Women are more physically inactive than men. More than 60% of women in the United States don't get the recommended amount of weekly physical activity, and the majority of these women are mothers. Moms are constantly busy taking care of their family and most mothers report that they just don’t have the time to exercise. Just like most things in life, if you want something to get done, you have to plan it into your schedule.

Most of my clients I had when working at the gym purchased training sessions in order to “buy accountability.” If they didn’t have a workout with me on the calendar, the likelihood of them making it to the gym decreased dramatically. This can be said for most people. I always told clients that the hardest thing about working out is getting dressed and getting to the gym. Keeping oneself motivated and interested in exercise is also difficult. Not only do you have to continually motivate yourself to workout, but you also need some sort of plan once you start your run, walk or gym workout. Many gym goers show up to the gym and just do something with little thought as to what they should be doing.

Women report that they are more successful with regular physical activity when they have the social support of family or friends. ATX Stroller Mamas is designed to provide this type of support so that women can stay physically active and live a more healthy life. Women who regularly participate in physical activity routines see positive results in their mental, sexual and physical well-being. In addition, exercise helps with weight control, builds metabolically active lean muscle, and reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and of developing high blood pressure, colon cancer and diabetes. So, as we approach another New Year, ladies, I challenge you to make this year the year you get physical and start a new commitment to exercise.
ATX Stroller Mamas: Motherhood. Fitness. Accountability. Results.

Based on the facts provided by the CDC.