Let’s be honest, when life gets busy, our health is often the first thing to slide. Between school drop-offs, work meetings, late-night laundry, and trying to remember what vegetables look like, fitness starts to feel like a luxury, not a necessity.
As a parent, your relationship with health, movement, and self-care isn’t just yours anymore.
Your kids are watching. And what they see matters.
Whether you realise it or not, you’re already modeling habits around energy, stress, strength, and even self-worth. The good news? You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to show up. And that’s where intentional fitness, like what we do at Ultra CrossFit, can make all the difference.
Telling your child to “go play outside” while you’re slouched on the couch doesn’t send a powerful message. But seeing you move, consistently, joyfully, and without shame, teaches them that looking after their body is normal, non-negotiable, and even fun.
According to a 2022 study in Frontiers in Psychology, parental modeling is one of the strongest predictors of physical activity in children. If they see you making time to train, they’ll grow up understanding that movement isn’t a punishment, it’s a pillar of living well.
When you train consistently, you’re not just building strength or mobility. You’re developing:
All traits we hope to instill in our children. And yes, they’re watching that too.
Totally valid. Between school pickups and spreadsheets, it feels impossible. But the solution isn’t about more time, it’s about structured time.
At Ultra CrossFit, our sessions are 60 minutes flat, coached, pre-planned, and efficient. No guesswork. No wandering the gym floor. Just show up, get it done, and get back to life.
✅ Pro tip: Block your training time in your calendar like any other non-negotiable meeting.
Let’s crush this one now: you do not need to “get fit” to start CrossFit.
Our Onramp program is designed specifically for people who are coming back from a long break, or starting fresh, with coaching tailored to where you’re at today, not where you “should” be.
Your kids don’t need to see perfection, they need to see effort, courage, and growth.
This is a big one, especially for mums. But what’s the real message when we neglect ourselves?
That health isn’t worth prioritising. That burnout is noble. That rest or movement is a luxury, not a basic need.
You don’t need to justify caring for your body. It is not selfish!
You don’t need to make it a show. But don’t hide it either. Let them see you lace up your shoes, talk about how good your body feels after a session, or explain why today’s workout made you proud.
Did you do your first push-up in years? Make it to class three times this week? Let your kids hear about it. This shows them that progress matters more than perfection.
Instead of “I’m being good today” or “I can’t have that,” model balanced eating. Say things like, “This helps my body feel strong,” or “I love how much energy I have when I eat well.”
No, your 4-year-old doesn’t need a barbell. But a family walk, backyard play, or even letting them watch your warm-up stretches can make movement a shared experience, not a chore.
Your body is listening. So are your kids. Avoid negative self-talk, especially out loud. Show them that bodies are to be celebrated, not critiqued.
We’re biased, but hear us out.
Ultra CrossFit isn’t about competition or extremes. It’s about community, coaching, and consistency.
We work with parents every day, people who once thought they were too busy, too tired, or too “out of shape” to start.
Here’s what they found:
Being a role model doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being present.
It means showing your kids that self-care isn’t selfish, that strength is earned slowly, and that showing up for yourself is something to be proud of.
When you invest in your health, you’re not just gaining energy and strength, you’re building a legacy your kids will carry long after they’ve left the house.
Ready to take the first step?
We offer a free No-Sweat Intro just a casual chat to see if we’re the right fit. No commitment. No burpees (yet).
Book your No-Sweat intro below and discover how fitness can become something that works for your life… and your family.
