Running Postpartum How To Start & What To Expect

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Running is a very stressful thing for your body. That’s why you need to give it time for your body to fully recover from the pregnancy and the delivery.

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Is Running Good For Postpartum?

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You can begin strengthening your core within the first 2 weeks postpartum, starting with deep diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic tilts.

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Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor

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Strengthening Your Legs

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The glutes are such an important muscle group because they are responsible for keeping you upright and stabilizing your pelvis.

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Running Postpartum How To Start & What To Expect

Running is a very stressful thing for your body. That’s why you need to give it time for your body to fully recover from the pregnancy and the delivery.

Is Running Good For Postpartum?

Running too soon in the postpartum period can lead to pain, muscular/joint injuries, and worsening of pelvic floor dysfunction.

You can begin strengthening your core within the first 2 weeks postpartum, starting with deep diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic tilts.

How To Strengthen Your Core

Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor

Strengthening your pelvic floor is extremely important postpartum because these are muscles that get very weak during pregnancy.

Strengthening Your Legs

How To Build Up To Your First Postpartum Run

By strengthening these muscles, you reduce the risk of straining them while you run.

The glutes are such an important muscle group because they are responsible for keeping you upright and stabilizing your pelvis.

Strengthening Your Glutes

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