Fitspiration: Fitness Tips from Real Moms

Let these real moms inspire you to be the best mom you can be physically—for your family!

Metro.Style Team

<p>Happy Mother&#x27;s day to all the wonderful moms out there. This edition of Metro Fitspiration is dedicated to all moms who are on their personal fitness journeys. Whether starting or on it for years, we know the struggle and the effort that it takes to maintain one. But to give you inspiration on your special day, we let you in on some of the best advice we&#x27;ve heard from real moms who have dedicated a huge chunk of their lives to fitness. Swipe through the gallery below to pick up a tip or two, and we hope you find all the motivation you need to start living your fittest life yet!</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/99fc9549-3fab-40ac-806f-a2ac86a217a2_gallery_realfitmoms.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/18235de2-7f3e-4620-8d3e-1c398306b216_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%208.51.44%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/61c423c6-8c6b-47d3-9d37-d34f87d8db54_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%208.54.25%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/26107e00-e923-464f-8ac8-2518fe449e2b_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%208.56.36%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bbdcb4fe-243d-4601-afa4-c7e6e50fae05_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%208.58.20%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e5c36434-a99d-47d0-807b-56fb6246aa0c_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%209.00.51%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f9496e30-b011-42d4-94ec-886bcd030f69_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%209.02.53%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/48ed5092-5123-48d7-a46a-12caded7073a_joanna%20preysler.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4bba2046-78ea-4d92-ba95-16a8befa7b63_aliza%20apostol%20goco.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/627b3a9d-bab9-48df-a72e-80936031e896_screen%20shot%202024-05-12%20at%209.32.37%20pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c0daa41f-3f40-4e68-8f90-4c1864f96ec2_tin%20c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Chinie Go, Wellness Practitioner - &#x27;The struggle can be worse if you don&#x27;t start now.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kristina Sy, Electric Studio Co-Founder - &#x27;Find a workout you love. Find an exercise you actually look forward to doing regularly, because that’s the only fitness regimen that’s going to work. If you dread the workout you are currently doing and find yourself having to convince yourself to get out of bed to do it, then it’s definitely not the workout for you. The most effective exercise is the one that doesn’t feel like work because that’s what you will commit to doing regularly. Additionally, I believe it’s time to change people’s perspective on fitness. Do it not because you want to look good in the beach or want abs. Do it for longer term benefits such as being able to carry your child even when you are in your 60s. Do it because you want to be able to go on adventures and travel well into your 70s. Do it because you want to be able to see your grandchildren finish school. Do it because you want to live a long healthy life. Health is in fact an investment, not an expense.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cyrene Morales, Fitness Trainer - &#x27;My best advice to women is first, BE PATIENT, accept that the journey is not going to be easy but if you stick to it, definitely rewarding and worth it. It’s not a 3-to-6 month thing. You need to be committed because its your lifestyle. Second, being fit is MORE THAN just working out five times a week. It’s also about your nutrition, what you you eat. How much sleep you are getting and recovery because this all factor in with your progress and performance. Third, STOP COMPARING your body to other people&#x27;s. We are built differently, we are unique because of our shapes and sizes but if you want to improve something you need to do the work.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Joanne Villablanca, Yoga Instructor &amp; Diver - &#x27;You are not alone. I, too was there once. My biggest advice would be to set realistic goals and find something that you enjoy, something sustainable. And if you find yourself demotivated, that’s okay! Try again and be kind to yourself, see it as an opportunity to learn and grow. There’s not a perfect fitness routine for all. Find something that fits you, something that you love, and something that you can do CONSISTENTLY. Yes, you may have a break every now and then (like me) but the key is to get back on that rhythm. Focus on that, and results will just follow.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bianca Reinoso, Stylist &amp; Full-Time Mom - &#x27;Work on your why. Also, make a power workout playlist, change into your workout clothes, play the playlist when you feel lazy.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marilen Montenegro, Founder of Wellness Company BOOSTED - &#x27;Just do it! That is how I started in November 2019. I decided to commit to 30 minutes of online video exercises. Dress up for the day in your workout clothes, fill your Instagram with fitness and health accounts to follow so you get motivated and inspired. Know your WHY. My WHY was working out to be healthy for my family.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Joanna Preysler-Francisco, Entrepreneur - &#x27;I have always told myself: I will have the body that I deserve. You get what you give. I tell my kids: it is a rule in my house to train. There’s no punishment, no reward—but it proves your strength of character, discipline, and focus. Even on the days that it’s difficult, embrace the suck and thank yourself later. It’s the best feeling!&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aliza Apostol-Goco, Content Creator - &#x27; Take it one day at a time and be kind to yourself. Remind yourself that regular exercise is a way of self care and as women and mothers who take care of everyone around us, we need to put ourselves first.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Arlyn Chan, Entrepreneur - &#x27;Make it sustainable to your lifestyle and schedule. You really don’t have to force yourself into looking like that one girl you saw in the gym or workout studio. All you actually have to do is put in the effort of packing your clothes and showing up to whatever workout you signed up for. Food intake will eventually follow because you wouldn’t want your workout to go to waste, right? And try out different workouts, ideally with friends so you’ll have your support group, laugh about it and enjoy each other’s company at the same time!&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Tin Coqueiro - &#x27;I often hear people tell me they want to try pole dancing but they feel they’re too old already, or they want to lose weight first or get stronger first, or they’re not flexible enough. It’s normal to get intimidated, but pole dancing or any other sport is like learning how to ride a bicycle. There are no shortcuts to it, you just need to keep on trying until one day, you learn how to ride on your own without falling. It’s also important to remember not to work out for aesthetic purposes as that should be the result. Do it because it truly feels good deep inside and that doing it makes you happy. You should feel tired but very fulfilled after each activity. Lastly, whether it’s pole dancing or any other fitness activities that you are curious about, the only thing you need to do is to just show up, even once. Give it a try and see if you like it. If not, try something else. Just keep trying different activities until you find something you like, but never stop moving and just keep showing up.&#x27;</p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/wellness/fitness/hindy-weber-muay-thai-journey/36058" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Hindy Weber Learned From Her Muay Thai Journey</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/wellness/fitness/how-to-build-a-sustainable-workout-routine/31061" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This Is How You Can Build A Sustainable Workout Routine For Long-Term Success</a></div>

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Fitspiration: Fitness Tips from Real Moms

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