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Pregnancy Fitness After The Baby Is Born
What happened to that pre-pregnancy body you once had? After
nine months of your body going through numerous changes, many of
which you do not like or enjoy, your newborn is here and its
time to lose the excess weight you have most likely gained. You
can speed the process of regaining your pre-pregnancy shape by
exercising regularly.
While it may not help eliminate any stretch marks you may have,
exercise will help you regain the body you had prior to becoming
pregnant. Some of the most common questions asked by new moms
are: How soon can one begin postpartum exercises? How long will
it take to regain my pre-pregnancy shape? And what are the best
exercises to help me achieve my goals? Keep in mind one of the
most critical factors that help determine the answers to these
questions is how healthy you were during your pregnancy - both
physically and mentally.
Have you ever wondered how celebrity moms lose their baby weight
so rapidly? One of the most common reasons is because they
exercise strenuously prior to and during their pregnancy.
Celebrities have been known to lose up to 60 pounds in what
seemed like a few days. However, please keep in mind that this
is not considered as the normal time frame. These individuals
are also quite careful (almost to the point of obsession) about
the types of foods they eat. They are also quite able to afford
personal trainers and nannies so that they can perform their
exercise routines 5-7 days a week for many hours at a time.
Because most new moms have the regular everyday tasks to contend
with such as work,
errands, families, losing that excess weight
after childbirth is not quite so easy. Hopefully you found the
time and the desire to engage in some kind of exercise during
your pregnancy, even on the days you just wanted to simply crawl
back in bed. If you did, you will find that the process of
losing that extra baby weight will be a lot easier for you than
for new moms who did no exercise at all while pregnant.
Exercising regularly during your pregnancy will have given you
the opportunity to become familiar with what will motivate you,
give you the best results, and identify the types of exercise
that you find the most enjoyable.
Walking, jogging, aerobics, yoga, and many other types of
exercise will allow you to lose the extra weight more quickly
and you will feel better at the end of each day. Having a new
baby can be an exhausting task and the simple act of exercising
regularly will undoubtedly increase your energy and stamina when
you need it most. Most doctors will say that it is safe to start
a post-pregnancy exercise routine six weeks after the birth of
your child. Walking and swimming can be started shortly after
your baby is born if you do so in moderate amounts at a slow
pace. Work up slowly to the more strenuous exercises to ensure
your safety and reduce the risks of any complications that could
arise from over-exerting yourself before your body has had
adequate time to recover.
About the author:
Tina Titas is a columnist for http://www.FunExerciseVideos.com
-- where you'll find the latest and greatest exercise videos as
a great price.
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