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Originally Posted by blankall
You have a wife that encourages you to do 5-6 gym days plus running every week? I'm jealous. I have to sneak out to get 3 days in the gym a week. Although our child being 2 probably has a lot do with that.
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My son is almost 2 and I'm in the gym 5-6 days per week, if not 7.
It's a non negotiable for me, and my wife understands that.
I tell her it's a trade off of me taking that time now to ensure I age well, stay healthy and fit to keep up with him as he gets older and more active, and for mental health.
The benefits of exercise really do make you a better father and husband.
The alternative is I get out of shape, won't be able to keep up with him by the time he's 10 and worst case scenario increase my risk of heart disease and other illnesses go up, so I might not even around for him.
A little extra time away now means you're likely around a lot more later.
I recently joined a new gym that has a kids daycare type service in it as well, so that really helps. I can drop him off for an hour of play, give my wife a break and get my workout in all at once.