Post-Pregnancy Exercise

mathangikkumar · Apr 8, 2011

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[FONT=&quot]It is common to gain oodles of weight during pregnancy. However, it becomes a really difficult to lose it later on. Also, it is very difficult to alter the irreversible physical changes that occurred in the body during the stages if pregnancy. However, correct post pregnancy exercises can help you relieve a great deal from the extra flab developed in the gestation phase and also check on the unwanted physical changes in the later stages. They also make you feel fit and active after a long phase of motherhood. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The most commonly asked question about post pregnancy exercises is when to begin with it. As there is no hard and fast rule, you can begin whenever you start feeling fit and fine. However, consult your gynecologist before you begin with anything. Rule out any possibility of risk, if any. Remember not to over exert yourself and go with lighter to moderate mode. Ideally, you can begin after six-week of your delivery.

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[FONT=&quot]The first and foremost preparation is mental preparation that you are going to stick to your fitness regime. Until and unless you are fully prepared both on mental and physical level do not take up the routine. Also ensure that there is no risk issue if you are exercising after your delivery as many caesarian cases are restricted to such activities for certain time period. Also make sure that you wear right fitting inner wear and loose cotton clothes while post pregnancy exercises in order to get back in right shape.

Here are some post pregnancy exercises, so check out:

Pelvic Floor Strengthener:

Benefits: Pelvic Floor Strengthener exercise is basically meant to improve your pelvic region circulation. It also helps in maintaining your vaginal canal in shape.

Process: Lie down on the floor on your back. Now bend your knees, keeping your feet on the floor. Try tightening your vaginal muscles as if you are hindering a urinary flow. Hold on for few seconds. Repeat it two or three times.

Head and Shoulder Raises

Benefits: Head and Shoulder Raises exercise helps in shaping the flabby abs.

Process: Lie down on your back while keeping your knees bent and supporting backside of your head with your hands. Once you are in right and stable position, take a deep breath. Now as you exhale tighten your abdominal muscles simultaneously lifting your head and shoulders off the ground. Go back in original position. Repeat it five times.

Pelvic Tilt

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[FONT=&quot]Benefits: Pelvic Tilt helps in realigning body and bringing it back in right posture.

Process: Lie on your back on an even surface and bent your knees without leaving contact of your legs with the floor. Deeply inhale and let your abs muscles expand. Hold for some time. Now as you exhale out, simultaneously raise your tailbone towards your navel. However while doing this make sure that your hips are on the floor. Now squeeze your butts for sometime and release after few seconds. Repeat it five times.[/FONT]

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