A fitness fanatic mum-of-five who uses her kids as squat weights says she's proof that there's no excuse not to have a dream body after pregnancy.

Simone Gately, 34, from Halifax, North Yorkshire, has five children - all under the age of nine-years-old - but still manages to fit in two work outs every day.

The full time mum starts her daily routine at 5am with a gym session, followed by a dog walk or hike, and even uses her children as weights for squats and press ups.

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Simone Gately, 34, from Halifax, North Yorkshire, has five children all under the age of nine years old but still manages to fit in two work outs every day

The busy mum's day begins at 5am with her first gym workout, followed by a long walk with the dog

Simone's claims her impressive physique and fitness regime does not rule her life and wants to show other mums that there's no excuse not to ditch the baby fat.

Her husband, Professor Paul Gately, 45, and their kids, Minnie, two, India, five, Blossom, six, Chester, seven, and Summer, nine, all exercise together, with both parents influencing the children to walk long distances from an early age.

Simone said: 'During my first pregnancy with Summer I ate way too much and piled on the pounds, I was at least three stone heavier by the time I gave birth.

'But shortly after she was born I slimmed right back down to a size six as I was due to marry Paul 10 months later.

The proud mother insists that her intense fitness regime does not rule her life

SImone will get one of her children to site on her back while doing press ups or squats

The fitness fanatic says it's healthy to teach her children about exercise from a young age

Simone is hoping that her intense fitness regime will inspire other mothers

'I've since had another four children who are now all under the age of nine and although my stomach has stretched and deflated so many times, I still have an eight pack and the body of my dreams.

'I want to show other women that you don't have to live in the gym and let fitness dominate your life in order to have a flat stomach and good muscle tone.

'My gym membership costs me £5 per week so it's not an expensive habit and it definitely helps me keep up with the kids.

Husband Peter, a professor in obesity studies, has helped Simone to overhaul her diet and eat healthily

The gym bunny fits in her first workout of the day while her family is sleeping

Even after five pregnancies Simone still has an enviable six pack

Going to the gym is Simone's way of getting some 'me time' away from the demands of being a mother

'I even use the kids as weights when I'm working out, something they find really fun.

'I will pop them on my back when doing press ups and squats.

SIMONE'S DAILY DIET Breakfast: Granola or egg white omelette Lunch: Wholegrain salad with salmon Dinner: Fish and vegetables or turkey mince and roasted vegetables Snacks: Two bananas Advertisement

'Now that I'm really into my fitness and healthy eating, I'm full of energy and even with five kids, I still manage to have "me time". It's amazing.'

Since her first baby nine years ago, Simone has transformed her diet and with help from her husband, Paul, who is a Professor in obesity studies.

She is hoping to set up her own healthy living retreat later this year.

She added: 'I now have fresh food and try to avoid anything processed such as pasta and bread, as not only does it make me look better but I feel better for it too.

'I have so many friends who ask: "How do you cope with the kids and gym?"

Simone with her five children Minnie, two, India, five, Blossom, six, Chester, seven, and Summer, nine

Friends can't believe Simone has time to go the gym twice a day but she says it helps her to cope with a busy routine

Simone has been encouraging her children to enjoy long walks from an early age

'But I don't think I would be able to cope without the gym. 'I will normally have been to the gym and back while everyone else is still sleeping.

'At the end of the year I'm hoping to set up a health retreat for women, both mums and non-mums, so I can share my experiences and help others make positive changes.

'I really understand normal mums as I'm one myself.

'I have five kids to care for every day but they never suffer because I'm in good shape, why would they?

'My whole family benefits from me being fit and healthy, I've never felt so good about myself.