Does anyone feel guilty for exercising at home during lockdown?

[Fitfab]

Hear me out!

I used to go to the gym when the kids were in school or in bed but due to coronavirus I am doing at home workouts.

I always feel uneasy and I’ve been able to pin the feeling down as guilty. Guilty that my kids are not getting my attention as it’s usually in the morning I work out so they’re just pottering around or watching screens.

I do try to involve them but they’re not that keen and get fed up.

Other time’s I’ll go out a run but again I feel guilty as I need OH to look after them. He’s working from home and I’m not, I’m a stay at home mum.
So I feel bad that I’m taking time to myself!

Can anyone relate?

I can’t wake up early as one of my children wakes at 6am and I cannot do earlier.

Completely! I feel guilty going out for a run in the evening when DCs are in bed leaving DW to keep an eye on them. We do Joe Wicks everyday though and I don't feel guilty then as I make DCs join in!

But yes, definitely feels bad taking any "me time" when I feel responsible for home life at the same time.

You have to maintain that it's good for all the family for you to spend time on your physical health and wellbeing. I don't feel guilty, I'm hardly sitting there on Netflix and ignoring everyone else! Just get over it, you are worth spending time on. If they're OK then just go for it. You can't be a martyr to your children and their attention.