Getting Fit After Pregnancy: A Step By Step Guide

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That’s okay. The postpartum period is a great time to get started! Something is always better than nothing.

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Yes! You can definitely get in better shape after pregnancy. Your body is amazing at adapting to the things you do on a day-to-day basis.

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Some women can get in great shape in 12 weeks. Some women can get in great shape in 16-20 weeks.

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Walking is one of the, if not, best form of exercise in the entire world. Walking is really important in the postpartum for a few reasons

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In order to truly maximize your fitness postpartum, you will need to do additional exercises to strengthen your muscles.

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You can start doing basic pelvic floor and core exercises 1-2 days after you deliver. And as you feel ready, you can begin incorporating gentle core exercises into your routine.

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Now, it’s time to start adding other forms of exercise to your routine. But before doing so, make sure that you have clearance from your provider. Don't do too much too soon!

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Getting Fit After Pregnancy: A Step By Step Guide

That’s okay. The postpartum period is a great time to get started! Something is always better than nothing.

What If I Didn’t Exercise Before Giving Birth?

Yes! You can definitely get in better shape after pregnancy. Your body is amazing at adapting to the things you do on a day-to-day basis.

Can You Actually Get In Better Shape After Pregnancy?

Some women can get in great shape in 12 weeks. Some women can get in great shape in 16-20 weeks.

How Long Does It Take?

Walking is one of the, if not, best form of exercise in the entire world. Walking is really important in the postpartum for a few reasons

Step 1: Walking

In order to truly maximize your fitness postpartum, you will need to do additional exercises to strengthen your muscles.

Step 2: You Must Prime Your Body For Exercise

You can start doing basic pelvic floor and core exercises 1-2 days after you deliver. And as you feel ready, you can begin incorporating gentle core exercises into your routine.

The Best Exercises You Can Do Postpartum

Now, it’s time to start adding other forms of exercise to your routine. But before doing so, make sure that you have clearance from your provider. Don't do too much too soon!

Step 3: Start Adding Other Forms Of Exercise

Swipe Up to SEE HOW TO IMPLEMENT EACH ONE OF THESE TIPS + GET A FREE WORKOUT TEMPLATE!

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