Category: Workout
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Low intensity post-pregnancy exercises
On your physician’s recommendation, once the gap in your abdominal muscles has closed, you can move on to some low-intensity intermediate post pregnancy exercises. Remember that your ligaments and joints will be loose for at least three months after giving birth, so avoid any high-impact exercises or sports that require rapid direction changes. Vigorous stretching…
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Stay on the move, in the office
Putting in long hours at work can rob you of time to work out. But don’t worry, you can stay active and exercise even when at your office. Here’s how: Up at 30 Get up from your chair after every 30 minutes and walk around for a bit. Regular movement increases blood flow to all…
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Trick and motivate your mind into exercise mode
The one feeling you experience the most when you put on excess weight is a loss of control. You can see the inches are piling up on your waist, arms and thighs and you are unable to motivate yourself to do anything about it. Why? Because brain resists change and will find excuses to put…
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Post pregnancy Exercise for Beginners: Muscle moves
Six weeks after giving birth, most of the changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy return to normal. But you have to work towards getting rid of the pregnancy weight, which is centered around the belly, hips and thighs. Here are a few tips for your post pregnancy exercise routine. If you had…
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Get your body back after pregnancy
A big challenge for any new mother is gaining back her pre-baby body. Many women experience physical problems post-pregnancy, either a consequence of the birthing experience or caring for young children. The pelvic floor, lower back, stomach and core abdominal muscles are weakened. Women also grapple with incontinence, lower back and knee pains due to…