Now that your baby has arrived, it is time that you concentrate on your body to get back in shape. Most women experience weight gain after pregnancy. And it may take quite a long time to get rid of the weight. If you want to get back your beautiful body shape, you need to work out effectively. Before beginning the workouts you need to consider a few things. First, ensure that your body is ready for the workouts. You have to be comfortable doing the exercises. Consult your doctor and get his consent to proceed further. Sometimes you may look fine externally. But when you start doing the exercises, you may feel some discomfort. So, discuss with your doctor and choose the workouts accordingly.
Some simple workouts to begin with include running, walking, dancing, rebounding, Pilates, stair climbing, stretching etc.
Cardio workouts
The best way to begin the workouts is with the cardio exercises. These exercises help you to develop a mood for exercising. You can start with walking, jogging, running, dancing etc. Try to get a baby stroller. Walk along for a while in the neighborhood, in a nearby park or at the mall with your baby. This is one of the best ways to take care of your baby as well as your body. After a few days you will notice that your baby is thoroughly enjoying the walks. Apart from burning calories you will be able to enjoy some fresh air too.
Dancing is also very effective for reducing the post pregnancy weight gain. Turn on some music and dance around for a while. At least 20-30 minutes daily could give you some amazing results. If your baby loves music, you can have him around too.
A rebounder is also a special fitness device especially beneficial for post pregnancy workouts. You can get one for you and have a perfect home fitness device. Workout on it for at least 3-4 times a week. The sessions can last for about 20-60 minutes each. Do various things like dancing, jogging in place, kick boxing, jumping jacks or even simply jump up and done on it. The workouts are very good for your joints. You will not feel the burden of doing the exercises and at the same time you can enjoy a great workout in an interesting way.
Stair climbing is also an effective way of losing your weight after pregnancy. If you have stairs at home, try walking the stairs up and down for a few times. It can help you to burn a lot of calories, increase your heart and pulse rate as well.
Stretching exercises
Once you are comfortable with the cardio exercises, you can also concentrate of stretching exercises before focusing on other kinds of strenuous exercises. Incorporate the leg stretches since you will be doing a lot of running and walking. Kegel exercises are also good for strengthening the pelvic muscles.
When you get ready for doing the exercises, remember to start lightly and increase the intensity slowly. Make a good workout schedule and follow it strictly if you want to get back to shape after pregnancy.
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