Kickstart your postpartum recovery (5 tips to prepare)

Immediate postpartum recovery is beneficial if you wish to return to exercise postpartum (at 6 weeks or beyond).

Today, I am sharing 5 tips to help you begin the postpartum healing process and prepare your body for when you decide to return to an exercise program.

1️⃣ Rest, I know, shocking. This is nearly impossible the first year (or more) of motherhood. So, simply do your best to take care of yourself. Find times to catch up on sleep and make it a priority.

2️⃣ Nourishing meals. A big part of healing is fueling your body with a variety of foods. Your body is doing so much during this season so make sure to have snacks handy and water. Lots of it!

3️⃣ Breath work. This is the first step when getting back into movement and can be done almost immediately after birth. Begin with diaphragmatic breathing and work your way through all the basic breathing exercises to help you reconnect to your inner core unit. I have a full postpartum recovery playlist on demand with an 8 week planner to get you started. Begin a 7-day free trial here.

4️⃣ Walking as soon as you feel comfortable is a great way to move your body. Begin by walking around the house, then around the block and gradually increasing your time.

5️⃣ Recovery exercises include breathing and movement that reconnects you to your body. This can include cat/cow, bird dog, open book exercises, hip bridges, and so many more. What a recovery exercise looks like will vary and depend on your prior fitness and activity level.

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