There really is a science to restoring the post natal abdominal region. Exercising the correct way with proven methods for strengthening and tightening up the muscles that are overstretched and overused during pregnancy. It is never too late to start, but starting is a must.
It's About Your Core
It is never too late to "restore the core"! I just started working with a gal whose kids are 30 years plus and I am happy to say that she is feeling muscles she hasn't felt in 30 years!
Moms with young children have the ultimate exercise aid for an invisible workout. Consciously contracting your abdominal muscles and maintaining proper posture while lifting or playing with your baby or toddler creates excellent functional resistance on your muscles. Here's why:
When you hold or move with your baby and consciously contact your abdominal muscles while maintaining proper posture - your muscles are performing isometric and semi-dynamic contractions. You're essentially contracting a muscle against a muscle. These contractions are also amplified by your baby's weight and their distance from your body.
Subjecting your body to this type of exercise "load" stresses your muscles from many different angles and recruits stabilizing muscles that strengthen your core. The result is a bodyweight workout effect that can tone and sculpt your body much like dancing or gymnastics can.
Want to tone your abs, butt, and other postpregnancy trouble spots? This simple workout, developed by renowned yoga instructors Sarah Perron and Joni Hyde, lets you bond with your baby while you get your body back into shape.
