Best exercises to get rid of my new mummy tummy? - Page 2

KarenN · Jan 10th, 2010, 11:08 AM

pilates, pilates, pilates!
it doesn't only work on your tummy but strengthens your entire back, shoulders and neck and you will need it as LO will get heavier and heavier.
If you're new to it, first stick to the dvd http://www.s2buy.com/Stamina-Pilates...rkout-DVD.html but later on you'll see that if you have 15 minutes free you can run quickly through some sets that you know by heart.
I started working out with the pilates rubber band but the ring is better in my opinion because it's more useful as you improve.

jolougu · May 18th, 2010, 04:24 AM

I've been walking loads to burn off some fat and have just started using the Erin O'Brien Post Natal Rescue DVD. I used her Pre Natal Fix DVD whilst pregnant (when I could manage it!) and thought it was brilliant. The Post Natal Fix DVD has 3 progressions of toning exercises to move through, as you get stronger, with stomach exercises which are safe for your post preg body. I've heard that if you do full sit ups soon after being pregnant that you run the risk of keeping a bulging tummy, not sure how true this is. Anyway, I find her DVD great and it only takes 15 mins so is easier to fit in whilst your LO is having a nap. I reckon it must be working, my tummy muscles definitely feel like they've been working! Good luck everyone!

sb786 · May 18th, 2010, 06:50 AM

i'm back to my pre pregnancy weight. don't know how as i haven't been exercising or dieting. However i do still have a flabby tummy. Does anyone know if it is safe to do tummy crunches after a c section? my lo is 13 wks??

Seity · May 18th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Anything that works the core muscles is good. I play ice hockey, but I started with mini sit ups and going for walks at around two weeks post birth (when I felt ready) and waited till after my 4 week checkup to start playing again.

shopgirl771 · May 20th, 2010, 21:43 PM

ive been doing the pelvic exercises the physio gave me to do for my spd pre natally. she said to continue with the excersies straight after the birth (they are very simple). although they are pelvic exercises i can feel them working my stomach.

Jan 10th, 2010, 11:08 AM	#11
KarenN Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 16	pilates, pilates, pilates! it doesn't only work on your tummy but strengthens your entire back, shoulders and neck and you will need it as LO will get heavier and heavier. If you're new to it, first stick to the dvd http://www.s2buy.com/Stamina-Pilates...rkout-DVD.html but later on you'll see that if you have 15 minutes free you can run quickly through some sets that you know by heart. I started working out with the pilates rubber band but the ring is better in my opinion because it's more useful as you improve.

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May 18th, 2010, 04:24 AM	#12
jolougu Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 18	I've been walking loads to burn off some fat and have just started using the Erin O'Brien Post Natal Rescue DVD. I used her Pre Natal Fix DVD whilst pregnant (when I could manage it!) and thought it was brilliant. The Post Natal Fix DVD has 3 progressions of toning exercises to move through, as you get stronger, with stomach exercises which are safe for your post preg body. I've heard that if you do full sit ups soon after being pregnant that you run the risk of keeping a bulging tummy, not sure how true this is. Anyway, I find her DVD great and it only takes 15 mins so is easier to fit in whilst your LO is having a nap. I reckon it must be working, my tummy muscles definitely feel like they've been working! Good luck everyone!

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May 18th, 2010, 06:50 AM	#13
sb786 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 221	i'm back to my pre pregnancy weight. don't know how as i haven't been exercising or dieting. However i do still have a flabby tummy. Does anyone know if it is safe to do tummy crunches after a c section? my lo is 13 wks??

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May 18th, 2010, 10:21 AM	#14
Seity Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 12,807	Anything that works the core muscles is good. I play ice hockey, but I started with mini sit ups and going for walks at around two weeks post birth (when I felt ready) and waited till after my 4 week checkup to start playing again.

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May 20th, 2010, 21:43 PM	#15
shopgirl771 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 720	ive been doing the pelvic exercises the physio gave me to do for my spd pre natally. she said to continue with the excersies straight after the birth (they are very simple). although they are pelvic exercises i can feel them working my stomach.

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