Post-Baby Body
Ahhhh… motherhood. A very exciting time. And for most women, exhausting. The demands of an infant can be overwhelming. So, I always wonder why some women are so aggressive when it comes to their post-baby workout.
Do you know the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise wins the race by taking deliberate steps. The rabbit races in all directions and ends up losing.
Using a tortoise approach post-baby can be frustrating. It allows you to activate DEEP muscle tissue, especially in your core. It also allows you to enjoy the benefits of exercise such as increased energy. It also takes into account some of the natural changes that have occurred in your body in the last 9 months.
When you are pregnant, your body makes adjustments to its joints. It weakens them in order to allow your body to successfully deliver a baby. The downside of this miracle is that after you have the baby, you are very prone to joint injury for at least a few months. And many women gain so much weight that they put undue stress on these now weak joints. Taking those factors and adding high impact exercises is a disaster for many women.
Talk to your doctor (even before you deliver) to know what he suggests. You may have risk factors that concern him. Or he may tell you that you can just keep exercising (even within a couple of days of having the baby).
Once you have your doctor’s approval, sit down with a trainer to review your needs. Even if you choose not to hire a personal trainer, they are great at taking your goals and helping you realize whether they are realistic or not. THEN, THINK LIKE A TORTOISE !!
