Moms And Dads Get Fit

The Importance of Daily Self-Care for Busy Parents

Tanner Rutledge — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode of 'Mom's, Dad's, Get Fit', Coach Tanner emphasizes the critical importance of setting aside time each day for self-care, especially for parents under stress. Tanner discusses how current world events and daily pressures are affecting parents' mental and physical health, advocating for at least 20 to 60 minutes of physical activity. The episode highlights various methods of exercise, such as mobility routines, running, and strength training, to manage stress and maintain well-being.

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Self-Care

00:36 Current Stressors and Their Impact

01:31 The Benefits of Regular Exercise

02:20 Making Time for Yourself

03:18 Different Ways to Exercise

03:45 Final Motivation and Upcoming Plans

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Planning Effective 20-Minute Workouts for Parents Over 30

Tanner Rutledge — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Moms and Dads Get Fit, Coach Tanner discusses the challenges of maintaining fitness for parents over 30. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating 20-minute resistance training sessions into a busy schedule, highlighting the significance of muscle activation, progressive resistance training, cardio, and dynamic warm-ups. Tanner explains how to structure these short, focused workouts to maximize muscle growth, cardiovascular fitness, and overall strength, even with limited time. He also shares his personal experiences and strategies to adapt fitness routines around hectic family and professional lives.

00:00 Introduction to Fitness for Parents

00:35 The Importance of Short Workouts

03:17 Structuring Your 20-Minute Workout

06:37 Advanced Tips for Experienced Lifters

09:59 Balancing Strength and Cardio

14:45 Conclusion and Contact Information

Welcome to Moms and Dads Get Fit with Tanner Rutledge

Tanner Rutledge — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In the inaugural episode of 'Moms and Dads Get Fit,' host Tanner Rutledge, a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, shares his journey from a sedentary lifestyle as a private investigator to becoming a fitness professional. Tanner discusses the transformational benefits of fitness, particularly for parents, and explains his focus on building strong, healthy families through exercise and habit change. He also introduces the podcast's mission to provide practical, actionable fitness advice that fits into busy parental lives. Future episodes will cover topics such as quick 20-minute workouts to fit effective exercise routines into your day.

00:00 Introduction to Moms and Dads Get Fit

00:56 Tanner's Journey from PI to Fitness

02:20 Discovering CrossFit and Competing

03:33 Transitioning to a Fitness Career

04:40 Focusing on Parents' Fitness

06:02 The Importance of Family Fitness

07:02 Podcast Goals and Future Topics

08:29 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview