Share your pregnancy exercise tips with us, click here
Post Natal Exercise: Are you ready?
How soon after giving birth can I start exercising?
Many obstetricians will tell you to wait until your six-week postnatal check, although some feel that it's okay to gradually resume your pre-pregnancy routine based on your personal physical capability. It all depends on whether or not you exercised regularly previously.
Generally, if you exercised right up until the end of pregnancy, you can probably safely perform your pre-pregnancy workout -- or at least light exercise such as modified sit-ups and stretching -- from the start.
If you stopped exercising during your pregnancy or you are a newcomer to fitness, it is better to resume exercising more slowly. If you've never exercised or want to ease back into a fit lifestyle, see our exercise suggestions for the first six weeks. If you're beyond that point and need a new routine, you'll want to check out our exercises for after the first six weeks. To Read more click here....
Post Natal Exercise: First 6 weeks
Believe it or not you wont always look pregnant, even though you may feel that way immediately after giving birth. It takes time, patience, and a balance of healthy eating and physical activity to get back in shape.
These gentle exercises are perfect for easing your postnatal body into an exercise routine. Many obstetricians and midwives suggest waiting until your six-week postnatal check before beginning to exercise. This is good advice in relation to joining an exercise class, but there is plenty you can do on your own at home in the first few weeks.
If you had a caesarean, it's wise to wait until your six-week check ...for more information click here
6 weeks after the baby
About six weeks after you give birth, you can add the following activities to the beginning set of exercises. You'll need a pair of 3- to 5-pound / 1.5- to 2.5-kg dumbbells (available at sporting goods shops). To increase difficulty, add repetitions, sets of repetitions, and/or weights.
Begin each workout with a warm-up: Keep it simple!
Five minutes of marching on the spot or some fast walking. Add
For the full exercise guide please click here
Great Value Reading
Order you pregnancy kit today, this is great value!
Click HERE
