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After the long months of pregnancy, you are finally rewarded with a healthy baby and new responsibilities. Getting back your pre-pregnancy body is usually high on new moms’ list of things-to-do. Many new moms have learned that they can restore their abs to their previous condition by gradually adding activities to their exercise routines.
After Pregnancy Changes
After the birth of your child, the uterus quickly returns to its normal size, but the fluids that helped to stretch your body to accommodate the fetus release more gradually. This generally occurs over a period of weeks. You may be able to reach your pre-pregnancy weight quickly but may still have a pregnancy “pouch.” Tightening the muscles of the abdomen will help to reduce this excess fullness that still remains after the birth.
Simple Starts
Though you might be highly motivated to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy form, it’s best to start slowly and work up to more vigorous exercise routines. Start by lying on your back and simply lift your head and shoulders as you press your lower back into the floor. Do this twenty times in succession and then rest. This action will begin to strengthen your abs for more strenuous exercises without straining the muscles that have been weakened by the pregnancy.
Pelvis Lifts
Pelvis lifts are the next activity that should be added to exercise routines. Lie on your back and bend your knees. Lift your pelvis from the floor, letting the weight rest on your shoulders and feet. Then, lower the pelvis and press it down into the floor. Release the muscles and then repeat. You can also get on all fours and raise and lower the pelvis to strengthen the abs.
Leg Lifts
Once you have allowed your abs to become more toned, you can add even more strenuous actions to your exercise routine. Lie flat on your back and lift one leg above the floor. Hold for several seconds. Then, lower the leg to the ground. Repeat with the other leg. As your abs strengthen, you can then lift both legs together, hold and lower. Repeat several times, resting in between lifts.
Crunches
Now, you can begin to increase ab strength with exercises like crunches. Lie on the floor with knees bent. Lift your head and neck, holding arms straight out in front, and “crunching” the abdominal muscles tightly as you lift. Hold for a few seconds, then release and lie flat. Repeat this exercise several times.
Author Bio
Lyndsi Decker is a freelance writer. Currently she is promoting www.flatstomach.net. She often blogs about exercising and healthy living. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.
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