Generally, new mothers take about eight to twelve months to regain the figure they had before their pregnancy so don’t rush yourself into losing the weight once you’ve given birth.You must make sure that you take your time and avoid crash diets as well as strenuous workouts. To help you lose your post-pregnancy weight slowly, you may do some of the simple exercise routines described below:
1) Pelvic tilt
You can do this by lying on your back while your knees are bent and your feet are planted firmly on the floor. Once in this position, inhale deeply while allowing your abdomen to expand. Pull your abdominal muscles in as you breathe out and try to flatten the small of your back towards the floor. You can then release and repeat.
2) Supple spine
To strengthen your back and abdomen, position yourself on all fours and then inhale deeply. Lift your head while keeping your back straight. You may also allow your back to arch slightly but make sure that you avoid straining it. After that, slowly exhale while rounding your back and tightening your abdominal muscles. Repeat this sequence about eight times in a row.
3) Stronger back
Another routine you can do to strengthen your back and abdomen is done while sitting upright with your knees bent and your feet planted flat on the floor. Make sure that your back is straight and that your arms are raised at shoulder level. Inhale deeply and then slowly exhale while leaning back about halfway to the level of your seat. After that, inhale again while sitting up slowly. You may repeat this routine five times in a row.
4) Flexible body
To work on your neck, shoulders, arms back, hips, and thighs at the same time, stand upright with your arms raised and your elbows slightly relaxed. Inhale deeply and then exhale slowly while bending forward. Make sure that you keep your back straight and swing your arms down and back when you do this. After that, relax your head and then stretch your arms up behind you. You may then return to your original position while inhaling and swinging your arms and body up again. You may repeat this routine about eight times in a row.
After giving birth, your body will need some time to recover and that is the reason why you shouldn’t perform strenuous activities right away. These four exercise routines will help you regain the figure you had before your pregnancy without straining your body. Of course, it would be best if you could consult your doctor to be sure about what you are ready for and what you are not.
