Oct. 16, 2023
Not everyone was thrilled with her snack aisle squats!
A remarkably fit mom is drawing quite a bit of criticism after posting a video of her unconventional workout at a local Target. While most of us are busy loading up on snacks and cute home decor, this mom is squatting with a toddler in tow.
Emily Lane, known for her impressive post-pregnancy physique and the voice behind the popular blog, Diary of a Fit Mom, took to Instagram to showcase how she can sneak in a few minutes of exercise while meandering through the store.
She wrote, “Getting it done at @Target because it’s the most magical place in the world (second only to Disneyland). So if you spotted a weirdo working out in Target, that was definitely me! Who needs a gym?”
Excuse me while I drool over the endless options of snack foods surrounding Lane as she performs squats, lunges, toe taps, and leg extensions, all while pushing her young child. While I’m more inclined to indulge in some chili lime-flavored beef jerky during my Target runs, I can’t help but admire her creativity.
Of course, after Lane shared her video on Instagram, it quickly went viral, and not all the responses were positive. Critics have come out in droves, expressing their disdain for her choice.
- “Who even has time to work out at Target?”
- “Someone get that mom a Xanax. This is ridiculous.”
- “Just shop and spend time with your kid!”
- “I’d run away if I saw that lady at Target. She looks like a lunatic.”
- “Not the place for exercises; go home if you want to work out!”
Honestly, the only aisle that irritates me at the Big Red Bullseye is when husbands refuse to move while their wives browse curtains, and I’m on a mission for snacks! Plus, there’s not a single customer or employee in any of her shots, so it seems she wasn’t bothering anyone.
Lane told Home Insemination Kit that the backlash has been more than just disagreement; it’s been downright mean. “I’m just showing a fun and creative way for busy moms to combine errands with a workout, and they tear it apart,” she lamented.
She added that the idea wasn’t even planned. “My husband and I were shopping one morning, and the store was practically empty. I thought, what if moms could get a good workout in while shopping? That’s how the video came to be.”
While most moms might not think of turning their snack aisle visits into a mini workout, Lane’s video serves as a reminder that sneaking in a few quick exercises during the day is always better than skipping them altogether. Fitness isn’t only about looking a certain way; it’s about being healthy. There’s no need to shame someone for trying to convey that working out can fit into a busy schedule.
At the end of the day, one mom’s decision to exercise while shopping isn’t a jab at anyone else — it’s simply her way of staying active. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!
But if you catch me doing lunges in Target, just know I’ve completely lost it — because that’s where I grab my beef jerky, not my workout!
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In conclusion, while Emily Lane’s workout may not resonate with everyone, it highlights the importance of balancing fitness with daily life.