Postnatal
Postnatal fitness
There is quite a lot of uncertainty surrounding following exercise.
Its often the case that women are advised they may continue their exercise routine six weeks after their birth. It is essential to keep to your own pace, listen to your body and start slow.
Lucie will work with you to design a programme to gently ease you back into fitness and find exercises that work for your individual goals.
Should you stop exercising after your baby is born?
No, you can in fact aid recovery through movement. That being said, it’s important to recognise that the body is still healing after your baby is born. Bringing strength back to the pelvic floor and core muscles gradually is a key postnatal focus.
Importance of strength training for postnatal women
The mantra ‘Movement is medicine’ rings true particularly during post partum. Initially small amounts of movement will boost your physical and mental state. Bringing awareness to key muscles can help you restimulate the deep core and repair diastasis. There are three areas of focus during early postpartum:
- Focus on your posture
- Strengthening of deep core and pelvic floor muscles
- Avoiding risky exercises
How Lucie can help
Once you’ve been cleared by your doctor, reach out to Lucie and you’ll be individually assessed along with your goals. You’ll then have a specially tailored exercise plan developed which will adapt your exercise to your constantly changing body – at your own pace.
Time takes its toll – keep fit, trim and strong with a regular fitness programme.
During perimenopause through to post-menopause, it is hugely beneficial to maintain a bespoke fitness programme.