The Parent’s Guide to Finding “Me Time” at the Gym This School Year

The school year is back in full swing. Between drop-offs, pickups, homework, and activities, it can feel like your entire day is scheduled around your kids. But now that the routine is back, it’s also the perfect opportunity to create a little structure for yourself.

And that means carving out some much-needed “me time.”

For many parents, fitness is the first thing that slips when life gets busy. The truth is, making time to exercise isn’t selfish! It’s one of the best things you can do for your energy, patience, and overall health. Even just a few hours a week at the gym can:

✅ Reduce stress so you show up calmer for your family

✅ Boost energy so you can keep up with everything on your plate

✅ Improve long-term health so you can be there for the moments that matter most

But here’s the bigger picture: your kids are watching. They see how you take care of yourself. They notice when you have the energy to play with them, the patience to help with homework, and the health to be active not just today, but years from now.

Peter's kids cheering him on while he hits a PR

By prioritising your fitness, you’re not just doing it for you, you’re showing them what it looks like to live healthy, strong, and confident. You’re investing in being the parent who can run in the park with them now and still be around, healthy and happy, for the milestones in their future.

The trick? Treat your gym time just like you treat your kid’s soccer practice or school event; non-negotiable. Once it’s on the calendar, it’s a commitment to yourself and to them.

So this school year, while your kids are learning and growing, give yourself permission to do the same.

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