Over the past nine months, your body has undergone to physical and hormonal changes to provide an optimal development environment for the fetus and to prepare for birth. Today you will read about some tips in order to regain your silhouette.
Especially if you used to go to the gym before pregnancy, you probably ask yourself when you can go back to fitness training and how long it will take until you get your silhouette back.
- After birth, your body needs time for recovery, and postnatal gymnastics is an effective way to return to your old physical form. Whether you were born naturally or by c- section, you can start the physical activity from the 6th postpartum week. But not before receiving the doctor’s consent.
- Exercises to contract and relax the pelvic muscles, known as Kegel exercises, which are so useful for pregnancy, can be continued after pregnancy. They contribute to the healing of the perineum, strengthening the pelvic muscles and controlling the bladder.
- If you don’t have time to go to the gym yet, simply walking with your baby in an ergonomic system can replace a few minutes of training. When weather allows, you can go out several times in the park. Walking in nature is good for both of you.
- Eat at fixed hours and opt for healthy snacks between meals. When you begin diversification, you can eat with your baby. His program will also help you get rid of the extra kilogram.
- Exclusive breastfeeding means sleepless nights. And the lack of sleep will make you crave for sweets. Prepare in your home as many variations of healthy sweets as possible.
- Drink plenty of water. Hydration helps you lose weight more easily and is also important for breast milk production.
- Strengthening the back muscles will help you get rid of the stomach pains, and by training your arms, legs and buttocks, you will be able to sustain the physical effort the baby put you on.
- Avoid cardio exercises that may overload you. Sport shouldn’t be a pressure, but rather a moment of relaxation and rebalancing. Breathe deeply, do the exercises in your rhythm. After 10-15 minutes of exercises, you will be more energetic.
- Also, avoid classic abdomens, especially if you were born via c-section. The appearance of the abdomen is one of the main concerns about the silhouette of fresh moms. You can replace the abs with an extremely simple exercise: take a position that requires straining the abdomen muscles and keep it for 15-20 seconds. Then relax for a few seconds and resume the position.
- Measure your body every week and keep a postnatal diary. This will boost your motivation and help you measure your progress.
