Parenthood can take a toll on your body as stress increases and physical activity often takes a backseat.. If so, you are not alone as many men face challenges staying fit due to time constraints after having a baby..

But it is important not to forget about yourself, because health and fitness are important for your well-being and for being a good example for children. Eat This, Not That shares some strength training exercises that will help you get back into shape, even with a busy schedule..

Deadlift The deadlift is one of the best strength building exercises that works the glutes, hamstrings, and back.. It helps improve posture and grip strength while promoting muscle development throughout the entire posterior line of the body.. To perform, grab the barbell with your hands shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight.. Lift it up, pushing your hips forward, and then lower it, keeping your back straight.. Perform 4 sets of 8-12 repetitions.

Kettlebell Swings Swings actively work the back and gluteal muscles, improve fat burning and have a cardio-like effect, creating a lean figure and strengthening the core, back and hips. To perform, hold the kettlebell in front of you, straighten your back, push your hips back and swing the weight through your legs.. Then thrust your hips forward, lifting the weight to shoulder level.. Perform 4 sets of 25 swings.

Kettlebell Push and Press This exercise targets the shoulders, back and arms to tone the upper body as using the kettlebell with one arm effectively trains the core. When performing the exercise, take the weight in one hand, bring it to your shoulder, and then, bending your hips, sharply straighten them, pushing the weight up. Perform 4 sets of 15-20 repetitions.

Pull-ups Pull-ups are one of the most challenging exercises for the body and effectively strengthen the back, biceps and forearms while improving grip strength.. Pull-up training creates a V-shaped upper body profile, making your waist look slimmer. To perform, hang from the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.. Pull your shoulder blades down, bend your elbows until your chin is above the bar and slowly lower yourself. Try to do 4 sets with as many reps as possible..

Ab Lunges This core exercise activates all abdominal muscles, including the deep abdominal muscles, improving stability and tone.. While performing the roller motion, you must hold your core tightly to protect your spine from injury.. Start in a plank position on your knees with your hands on the roller, slowly roll it forward keeping your back straight and come back. Perform 4 sets of 12-15 reps.

Pushing a sled is an effective exercise for the whole body that also actively loads the cardiovascular system.. They improve endurance by burning calories, strengthening the lower body and increasing heart rate..

To perform, grab the handles, keep your back straight and start with short steps, gradually accelerating to maximum speed.. Complete 10 rounds of 15 meters.

Walking Lunges Lunges improve balance and coordination while strengthening and shaping the lower body.. Adding dumbbells to each hand will also target your shoulders and upper back.. For effective results, do 4 sets of 12-15 repetitions on each leg.. Step forward, lowering your knee to the ground until both knees form a 90-degree angle. Then rise up, pressing through your front leg.