Exercising during nap time
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Anonymous
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Would it be inappropriate if I used the treadmill at work during naptime? I work long days and my
Boss knows I have downtime during naps (she isn't a crazy DCUM parent who knows I need a break and doesn't expect me to work every second of my 12hr day). I have no time when I get home to exercise and waking up before work isn't an option because I have a long commute. I'd also have to shower after the treadmill. I've been with the family 4 years but would feel weird asking even though I know they would say yes... Thoughts? |
Anonymous
| I wouldn't without asking. |
Anonymous
| You should ask. |
Anonymous
| DC's nanny asked me to use my weights to exercise during the nap time. It's not a big deal - she's free to do whatever during the down time. |
Anonymous
| Using your boss's shower at their home is weird. I would be uncomfortable with my nanny doing that. |
Anonymous
| I'd ask but can't imagine my bosses having an issue with it. |
Anonymous
Why? Is she inherently dirtier than you or any guests you have? You really should ask yourself why, because it speaks to a nasty prejudice you may want to work on. |
Anonymous
| I workout during nap time, and shower after. My MB knows. Not a big deal. If I don't get a chance to work out I'm antsy and impatient, so it really is best. |
Anonymous
| Yes to the treadmill but no to the shower. Get power shower wipes from a sporting goods store. I used those when I biked to work and they really do work. Showering there brings up the issue of who will clean the bathroom that you use every day... |
Anonymous
MB here - agree with the above, though if they have a cleaning service/housekeeper it is less of an issue. Also if you are the only adult in the house I would be concerned that you are not alert to any issues with the child/in the home while showering and getting dressed. This is why so many moms on mat leave/who stay at home look so unkempt, they don't have an opportunity to shower! |
Anonymous
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This sounds okay in theory but what happens if the kids wake up mid- workout? Or mid-shower and you don't hear them? How old are the kids? How would you handle that?
I wouldn't do this without asking. |
Anonymous
You would be cleaning your shower anyway, no? Do you also have an issue with your nanny using your toilets? This isn't the 1950's people. |
Anonymous
| MB here. This would all be more than fine with me, but I would want the courtesy of being asked. |
Anonymous
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In my previous position, I would use the elliptical during nap time and then shower after. I was a live in though so
I had my own bathroom. The baby slept for 3 hours so I would use the elliptical for 45 minutes after I put her down and then take a shower right after. I think she only ever woke up 1-2 times while I was working out and one time she fell back asleep after a couple of minutes and the other time I just hopped off and went to soothe her. My bosses had no problem with me doing this but I did ask beforehand to make sure it was okay. |
Anonymous
Seriously? How would you handle a child waking up? Tell me, PP, do you sit silently during naps waiting for your chrge to awake? |