The belly after childbirth: easy exercises to get back in shape
You have recently given birth and in addition to the joys of motherhood you would like to be able to get back in shape as before, especially taking care of your postpartum belly. How to do? What are the most suitable workouts to train the abdominals and therefore reduce the normal belly after childbirth? Here we give you some advice on the easy and effective exercises you could perform. Try them without overdoing it, and remember that you have to wait 40 days after giving birth, before you start exercising and exercising again.
Postpartum belly? Discover the exercises for the abdominals!
The belly after childbirth is eliminated by slowly starting to do exercises for the lighter abdominals, gradually increasing the difficulty as you get used to and manage to complete the exercises. Obviously, to make weight loss easier and faster, it is also good to follow a healthy and balanced post-partum diet, and above all in the long term.
Back to the exercises, which ones should you do, and how? Our trainer, Marta Fovana, shows it to you, explaining how to proceed with the workouts. Work your abs as she shows you, and you'll get rid of your postpartum tummy in just a few weeks!
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Abdominal exercises to firm the belly
And here we are with some other exercises, in addition to those already seen, to firm the belly after childbirth, working on the abdominals. Once enough time has passed, and you are back in shape, you can even move on to doing the abdomen and hips.
The pelvic rocks
To strengthen your abdominal muscles, while reducing your waistline and strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, try pelvic rocks. Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor. Cross your arms across your chest and pull your navel towards the spine. Raise your pelvis upwards so that it is contracted and gently tilt it so that your buttocks flatten against your fingers under your back. Hold for 10 seconds and then return to the starting position. Repeat 10-15 times. or until you succeed.
The exercise of Superman
The Superman exercise is a great workout for both the belly and abs, as well as the glutes and lower back in general. After doing these and feeling fitter, you can move on to the more challenging glute exercises. Place a mat or towel on the floor and start on all fours, with your hands placed in line with your shoulders and knees in line with your hips. Contract the abdomen to have the spine in a straight line. Looking down at the floor, slowly lift one leg and the opposite arm, with the thumb pointing up so that they are in a straight line. Take a deep breath and pull your knee towards the opposite elbow until it touches the floor below you. Exhale and draw your leg and arm back. Repeat 10/15 times and then on the other side.
