Fitness Motivation for Moms: Summer Workout Routines, Burnout Tips & Mindset Mantras
Hey mamas! ☀️
June is finally here — and with it comes longer days, louder giggles, sandy car floors, and the beautiful chaos of summer break. Whether you’re a working mom juggling summer camps and meetings, a stay-at-home mom pulling off daily snack negotiations, or somewhere in between — one thing’s for sure: the energy of summer hits different.
And yet… it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or just plain tapped out. I get it.
But I want you to hear this: you don’t need to be in survival mode this summer.
June is your invitation to reset — to recharge your body, refocus your energy, and reclaim your joy.
Let’s break down how we’re doing that together in the Sweaty as a Mother crew this month:
1. Resetting Your Routine (Without Overhauling Your Life)
You don’t need to start from scratch or wait for Monday. Instead of aiming for “perfect,” let’s aim for possible.
✨ Try this:
Wake up 5 minutes earlier to stretch and breathe before the day begins.
Block off time on your calendar for one 30-minute SAAM workout — treat it like a doctor’s appointment.
Pick ONE non-negotiable for the week (ex: “I’ll move my body 3x, no matter what”).
Remember, consistency beats intensity. You’re building strength that lasts — physically and mentally.
2. Summer Sweat: Why Movement in the Sunshine Just Hits Different
Working out in fresh air? It’s a total mood-lifter. Your kids run wild, you get those endorphins pumping, and we all leave a little sweatier and a lot more alive.
This June, our Bootcamps are going strong every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
We’re lifting, running, pushing, squatting, and cheering each other on.
It’s not just a workout — it’s your hour to be you again.
Bring a friend. Bring the kids. Bring your sass and your water bottle. You’ll leave stronger — every single time.
if you’re not local, find somewhere to meet a friend and workout together in the park!
3. Mom Burnout is Real — Here's How to Fight It
There’s pressure to do it all in summer: create magical memories, keep the house running, plan the perfect vacay… but let’s be real — burnout doesn’t care about your Pinterest board.
Here’s what I want for you instead:
🌿 Breathe before you scroll. Start your day with a 3-minute moment of stillness before diving into your phone.
🌿 Say no without guilt. You’re not available for energy-draining activities this season — protect your peace.
🌿 Ask for help. Even Wonder Woman had backup.
🌿 Connect. Text a mom friend. Walk with your neighbor. Come to a SAAM class — we need each other more than ever.
4. What We’re Loving This Month
Every month, I’ll share a few of our current obsessions to support your body and mind. Here’s June’s faves:
💪 Move:
Long band workouts you can do poolside or on vacation. Just toss it in your suitcase and go.
🍓 Fuel:
Post-workout protein popsicles — Greek yogurt, frozen banana, PB and my fav chocolate protein blended and frozen in molds. Your kids will ask for one, too.
🧠 Mind: June Mantras
“I don’t need a full hour — I just need to show up.”
“I can reset at any moment.”
“My body is strong. My mind is stronger.”
“Sweat is my self-care.”
“I fuel my energy — not my guilt.”
👕 Style:
Our SAAM crewnecks flew off the shelves but we still have some hats!! — comfy, breathable, and mom-strong approved.
