Exercising is a rewarding activity that you will surely be willing to resume shortly after delivery, but it is very important to do it in a safe and appropriate way, so in our special Postpartum Care that we are releasing today, we will start by telling you some guidelines on how and when it is better to get fit.
Slowly but surely. If we progress gradually we will avoid risks and we can achieve, even if we take something else, very good results.
Walking, your best ally
Whether you were used to sports or if you were going to cheer for the first time, go for a walk It will help you recover and reduce postpartum discomfort without making an excessive effort for which your body is not yet prepared.
You have to start at a leisurely pace and space outings on alternate days, with rides of about twenty minutes at the beginning. As the muscles get stronger, you will increase time and rhythm. You will also notice how improves leg circulation and that you accumulate less liquids, which is a considerable relief that will help you keep moving forward.
It is essential to learn to listen to the body well (surely many have already done it during pregnancy) and never force it to move more than it can. When in doubt, especially during quarantine it is better to sin by default than by excess, we have a lifetime ahead to recover the figure and in these delicate moments an inappropriate exercise can even cause us incontinence.
further walking is an activity that also benefits the babyIt improves your immune system, stimulates your senses and is a great way to get airy and have a good time together, while slowly starting to burn calories.
Second step, strengthen the pelvic area
After approximately the first forty days and before you start practicing more intense aerobic or toning exercises (like the rest always in a progressive way) you have to dedicate some time to strengthen the pelvic area.
The best known option is through Kegel exercises, which you will surely have already practiced during pregnancy, but there are also other exercises that we can incorporate into our routine such as those recommended by Mercedes Blanquet, president of the Association of Spanish Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists or four simple variants to practice with the help of a fitball.
As it is still early to go to the gym we can also practice at home if we know the technique gentle routines of yoga or pilates, focusing more on breathing and acquiring better body posture and not so much on working abs or buttocks, it is better to reserve for a little later.
With patience, affection and a good aptitude to accept and value the changes that you notice in your body, you will surely not only see yourself better but also gain in health and fill you with the necessary energy that your new situation requires. Do you dare to start?
