Postpartum Exercise
CONGRATS!
You just had your first, second, or 3rd baby a few months ago and you feel ready to working out again.
But you are feeling overwhelmed and asking yourself,
WHERE DO I START WITH EXERCISE AFTER BABY?
You used to –
Love running with your friends on Saturday morning run club
Dance class Wednesday after work
Slow flow yoga on Friday nights
But all of that feels too out of reach!
3 TIPS TO GET STARTED WITH EXERCISE AFTER BABY
Figure out what you like- doing something fun will help you be more likely to stick to it.
Start small and gradually increase time.
Start with low intensity and build up to 150 minutes of moderate intensity a week, including strength and flexibility in your exercise routine.
REMEMBER, THE TREMENDOUS BENEFITS OF EXERCISE INCLUDE–
Improving your heart health
Bone density
Muscle Strength
Mood booster
Prevention of lifestyle diseases including diabetes and obesity
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW SIGNALS THAT YOUR BODY SHOULD GET CHECKED OUT BY A PROFESSIONAL,
These signals include—
Body pain
Heaviness or pressure in your pelvis
Strong urges to pee that you can not hold or you leak when you try to hold
Leakage of urine or bowel movement
Pain with sex or afterwards
Difficulty with bowel movements
Abdominal Separation
As a integrative pelvic floor + OB physical therapist, I am passionate about helping women feeling held back by pelvic pain, bladder leaks, and diastasis recti be empowered and discover strength so you can get back to having fun with your friends at the gym again.
Want more specific help for your situation?
I’d love to help you!
Book a 30-minute strategy session, Let’s chat about your goals and your next steps.
References—
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102139 | DOI: 10.1097/JWH.0000000000000230 | DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35256.90880/2 | ACOG vol 35, no 4, 2020