A woman’s body is an amazing thing — it has grown and given birth to a baby. It is important to give this body the respect it deserves both inside and out. I believe every woman can achieve HER best ever body after having a baby, not the media’s perception of best body but by figuring our what HER best ever body means to her she can end up fitter, stronger and more confident than ever before.
5 Key Points to get started to YOUR best ever post baby body
Know how to activate and relax your pelvic floor and know how to do it well!
If you assume that a correct pelvic floor contraction is one of lifting you can imagine that an incorrect one could be bearing down on your pelvic floor, in turn making a potentially weak pelvic floor weaker. It is important that you know what your pelvic floor is doing so that you can do the correct exercises to lay great foundations for YOUR best ever body.
Check for abdominal separation
Many women don’t know if they have separation or not or what exercises can help or hinder. It is important to ensure you have properly been check for abdominal separation so that you can perform the appropriate exercise to strengthen your inner unit and correct any possible gaps.
Learn how to activate your Transversus Abdominals (TA)
Your TA is your inner most layer of abdominal muscles, when working well they will not only help to correct any separation you might have but also help to avoid those aches and pains that don’t have to come hand in hand with motherhood. Learning to down train your oblique’s and leave out rectus abdominal training will help you to reach your inner most layer, protect your back and flatten your mummy tummy.
Learn and implement simple posture exercises
As well as abdominals your glutes and rhomboids can become lazy and relaxed during pregnancy due to the weight of your belly creating a forward or hunched posture. By stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones you can help to combat this. Most postnatal women need to stretch hip flexors and tighten glutes along with stretching chest and strengthening back (especially rhomboids)
Seek out the help of an experienced professional
You cannot be blamed for what you don’t know and in beginning your journey to YOUR best ever body you would be wise to seek out and experienced health professional. Most mums I know are time poor and need the safest, most effective and efficient workout that they can do. Always take responsibility for the person your trust to look after your body. Check their credentials and experience and make sure it matches what you require at this time.
http://www.121-fitnessandhealth.co.uk
Take some time out for yourself in each day to action the above. I see too many mums who have lost their sense of self after having a baby. Make the decision to commit to each of the above steps over the upcoming five weeks. Taking care of yourself is vital in creating a Happy Mummy, Happy Baby partnership.
I am based in St Margarets and specialise in exercise for mums at all stages
rachel@121-fitnessandhealth.co.uk
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