Are You a Fit Mom — The Fitness Quiz

Moms have it gruelling hard! There are umpteen chores to do, tantrums to be handled, and me-time is but an elusive term. Amidst all this, how fit do you think you are? Is your body in a happy place or do you need to pull up your socks and care about yourself as well?

Moms have it gruelling hard! There are umpteen chores to do, tantrums to be handled, and me-time is but an elusive term. Amidst all this, how fit do you think you are? Is your body in a happy place or do you need to pull up your socks and care about yourself as well?

While fitness is indispensable for all of us, moms particularly need to take care of themselves. The entire household depends on them, after all! So, are you a fit mom?

Answer the questions below by picking one option as your answer. Note your options in a piece of paper and calculate your points based on your correct answers (as specified).

Once you’re done, scroll right to the bottom to figure out what your score means. All the best!

1. How fit would you say you are, on a scale to 1 to 5?
-2 – 1 pt
-5 – 2 pts
-8 – 3 pts

2. When was your last work out?
– I don’t remember – 1 pt
– This morning – 3 pts
– I think it was last week? – 2 pts

3. Which animal would be ideal for you?
– Dogs, all the way! – 3 pts
– I’m a cat person! – 2 pts
– I own a fish tank! – 1 pt

4. Do you eat healthy food on a regular basis?
– I have an on-again off-again affair with my diet! – 2 pts
– Yes! My diet consists of balanced meals! – 3 pts
– I’m on a see-food diet! I see food, I eat it! – 1 pt

5. Are you a smoker?
– Yes – but I’ve frequently tried to quit! – 1 pt
– No – never touching a cigarette in my life! – 3 pts
– I only smoke socially! – 2 pts

6. How do you spend your evenings?
– Go for a jog or go to the gym – 3 pts
– Hang out with my hubby or friends – 2 pts
– Watch TV or browse on the internet – 1 pts

7. Do you get adequate sleep at nights?
– I sleep for 4 hours or less – feels like insomnia! – 1 pt
– Yes, I get about 8 hours of sleep at nights! – 3 pts
– Sometimes, I average around 6 hours. – 2 pts

8. What was your favorite activity as a child?
– Watching TV or reading books – 2 pts
– Playing outside with friends – 3 pts
– Playing inside with toys or videogames – 1 pt

9. What’s your beverage of choice?
– A tall drink…of water! – 3 pts
– A can of soda…but the diet version! – 1 pt
– Fruit juices and milkshakes! – 2 pts

10. It’s a lovely day, sunny and warm – how do you enjoy it?
– Sunbathe with a book! – 1 pt
– Go for a long, leisurely walk! – 2 pts
– Organise a fast-paced game with friends! – 3 pts

The results are in…

Between 1 – 12 points

Step up your game, Mommy! We know it’s very difficult to find time to exercise in between hectic home and work life and taking care of your kids. But you don’t need to make a huge lifestyle change to be healthier! Make small changes one at a time and soon you will notice how much healthier and fitter you are! Read our other articles for tips and tricks for a healthier lifestyle!

Between 12 – 22 points

An excellent effort! You may not be the fittest Mommy on the block, but you sure find the way to balance your hectic life with your health. Check out our other articles for tips and tricks for a healthier lifestyle, and you’ll soon outshine all the other fitness-conscious mammas in your friend circle!

Between 22 and 30 points

WOW! If we didn’t love you so much, we’d be quite jealous of you! You are the true Fit Babe, who is always up for a morning jog or an impromptu game of tennis. What’s more you win every game you play too! Check out our other fitness and health articles to make sure you are up to date with all the latest fitness trivia!