Busy parents are struggling to find time for exercise

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Mr Motivator has created a range of exercises time-stretched adults can complete during their day, to keep them moving.  The lycra-clad coach and instructor demonstrates how to fit in a quick workout around a busy lifestyle – by using chairs, towels and backpacks.  Coined the ‘Daily Dozen’, the 12 moves include a water bottle bicep curl and a laundry basket upright row.  Following the demo, Mr Motivator delighted Londoners by taking to the streets on a statement bus, encouraging passers-by to get moving.  The exercises follows a survey, commissioned by Matalan, which found busy parents are struggling to find time for exercise – with 71 per cent hunting for micro workouts they can fit around chores.  Research of 2,000 mums and dads with kids under 18 found 47 per cent think a good time for a micro-workout would be while waiting for food to cook.  The day-glo icon said: "We all have the same 24 hours in a day, it’s just a matter of learning how to use them most effectively."

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00:00I've joined forces with Matalan to put together 12 exercises that you can do in

00:10the comfort of your home. It's called my Daily Dozen. So what are you waiting for?

00:14Get everybody together and get your body moving.

00:21I think it's important to get the message across to everyone that from the

00:25comfort of your home, without going to a gym, you can exercise your body and get

00:29the benefits of exercise. Because remember this, movement is medicine.

00:40My top fitness tip for everyone is to find something that you enjoy. And if you

00:46do, you'll do it no matter what the weather.

00:52There's only one man who can wear lycra and get away with it. He's like a good meal.

01:00Today's been a real special day, working with these influencers. They were good,

01:05they moved their body, we had so much fun and it's perfect for everyone else to do

01:09it as well.

01:12Hey gang, get moving! Say yeah!

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