Prioritizing Your Fitness as a Busy Parent

Fitness as a Busy Parent
By
Ryann Bowser
April 21, 2025
Prioritizing Your Fitness as a Busy Parent

Ryann Bowser

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April 21, 2025

Parenting is a full-time job (with zero sick days and lots of overtime). Between school drop-offs, soccer practices, packing lunches, wiping tears (and sticky hands), and trying to keep your own sanity in check, it can feel impossible to fit in time for you—especially when it comes to working out.

But here’s the truth: prioritizing your health isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

At Rare Breed Athletics, we understand the chaos of parent life. That’s why we’ve built our gym around your schedule. Whether you're an early riser sneaking in a sweat session before the kids wake up, or you carve out 30-60 minutes in the afternoon or evening between pickups and dinner duty, we’ve got your back.

Fitness That Fits Your Schedule

Our class times are designed with busy families in mind:

  • Early Morning Classes: Rise and grind before the kids even roll out of bed. There’s something empowering about starting your day with movement and a moment of peace before the daily whirlwind begins.
  • Mid-Afternoon & Evening Classes: Perfect for squeezing in a session before pickup or after everyone’s fed and settled for the evening.
  • Flexible Personal Training: Can’t make it to class? Our trainers will work around your schedule—on your terms—to help you meet your goals. We offer both 30- and 60-minute sessions, because even short bursts of intentional movement add up to big results.

Why It Matters—for You and Your Kids

You’re not just doing this for you. You’re doing it for them, too.

When you commit to taking care of yourself, you’re modeling healthy habits. Your kids notice more than you think. They see the energy, the strength, the confidence. They learn that moving your body isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about gaining life.

Regular workouts build:

  • Stamina to keep up with your little energizer bunnies
  • Strength to carry all the groceries (or all your kids) in one trip
  • Mental clarity to handle the emotional rollercoaster that is parenthood
  • Resilience—because life throws curveballs, and fitness helps you catch them with grace

A Reminder You Might Need to Hear

Your needs matter.

Your health matters.

And carving out time for movement doesn’t make you a bad parent—it makes you a better one.

So whether it’s a 6 AM class before breakfast chaos, a 4 PM power session between work and carpool, or a 6 PM wind-down workout, Rare Breed Athletics is here to help you build a sustainable fitness routine that works with your life—not against it.

Come train like a Rare Breed—because showing up for yourself is one of the best ways to show up for them.

Ready to make a change that sticks?
Check out our class schedule or book a consultation with a coach today. Let’s build a plan that works for you.

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