The Post-Partum Tummy Routine – Tummy Exercises for the New Mom

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The Post-Partum Tummy Routine – Tummy Exercises for the New Mom

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Post Partum Exercises How long has it been since I last blogged? It’s been nearly two months can you believe that? Wow. Apart from being busy with work, my sister just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and she is just so adorable. My sister however complained of the extra weight that she’s carrying after her delivery. It got me to thinking about this abandoned blog. But then I thought, since I’m an uncle now, I gotta think of exercises that could help all the mommies in the world who would like to lose some weight after the pregnancy. But then again, anyone can try these exercises.
One of the most beautiful things in life is having a baby. Every woman dreams of giving birth to the most beautiful baby ever. What is not so beautiful however is the extra weight that stays with the new mom after giving birth. After delivery, more often than not, the weight clings to your midsection and stubbornly refuses to disappear. So, what can you do about it? The best way to get rid of these extra pounds is to have a proper diet and an exercise routine which means that it would be tough as the new mom is still reeling with the excitement of the recent delivery. The advantage to all that exercise coupled with the right diet is that you will have more energy to care for your new baby. And youâ€™ll get a good looking tummy! Here are some simple tummy exercises that will put you on your way to having a lean tummy just like you had before pregnancy and childbirth. As always, consult a professional or your physician before you start on any exercise routine, and always warm up to avoid injury.

The crunchless crunch
First, either lie on your tummy or kneel, depending on which is the more comfortable for you. You can try it both ways and decide which you like better. Now, relax your body and try to move your belly button inwards towards your spine using only your lower abdominal muscles. Hold this position for ten seconds or longer if it is too easy for you. Your objective is to hold the contraction until you can no longer feel it, or until you feel that your other muscles are doing more work than the transverse abdominus. If you feel either of this, then itâ€™s time to let the contraction go.

The progressive crunchless crunch
This particular exercise also works your abdominals, but this is done without the strain on your back and neck. First, sit in a chair and place one hand above and below your belly button. This is done so that you can feel the contraction of your stomach muscles. Next take a deep breath until your midsection expands fully. Now as you slowly let your breath out, pull in your belly, as if your belly button was being pulled towards your spine. Finally, contract your abs for five times. Do a whole set of reps of all the three parts. Besides sitting in a chair, you could also try it while lying on your back. Choose the one that is more comfortable, and one that lets you feel the stomach muscles contractions better.

The contractions
For this exercise, start in the same position as the progressive crunchless crunch, sitting in a chair. Take a deep breath, and exhale while bring your belly back about halfway, instead of all the way back. Then pull your belly button in towards you spine, contract and hold for one count. Repeat from the point you half exhaled. Do this for a hundred times.

Try out these exercises in your spare time and you will find that in just a few months, all that extra fat around your tummy will disappear and youâ€™ll be back to your trim self. Good luck!