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10-minute workouts while baby naps

By Kristin Koch

Can’t manage to “nap while the baby naps”? Tone up with one of these easy, equipment-free workouts.

We asked three fitness experts to recommend three workouts you can fit in while baby’s snoozin’ in the afternoon or kicking away in her bouncy seat. Each mini routine is a series of three simple moves that shape up your entire body, especially the core and back muscles you need to strengthen for toting baby around.

If you only have 10 minutes, do just a set or two of each exercise and then gradually add sets until you’ve worked up to a 20- or 30-minute workout.

Before you move, get into the groove: