Post-Natal Workout

Author Brandi S.Fitness Level IntermediateType Muscular Definition
Days in Plan 7 Days Rest Between Sets:
1:00-1:30 minutes
Duration30 Min per session
Do not start this this workout until you have gotten the OK from your doctor to start this exercise program, and have had your 6 week post-partum exam. As well, always make sure to stretch before doing any exercises.

A planned nutritional meal plan is one of the most important aspects of any body composition change. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Carbohydrates and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing muscle mass which will help with your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

All routines benefit from changing the sets, weight and reps week to week. This will help prevent a plateau. An example is:

Week 1: 6-8 reps 4 sets- Muscle Mass
Week 2: 12-15 reps 3-4 sets - Definition
Week 3: 1-3 reps 5 sets - Power
Week 4: 8-10 reps
Day 1 - Pilates
Roll Out : Back Stretch Exercise Picture 1. Roll Out : Back Stretch
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Torso Slouch or Spine Stretch Exercise Picture 2. Torso Slouch or Spine Stretch
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Lower Back and Neck Stretch Exercise Picture 3. Lower Back and Neck Stretch
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Arm Flutter (with legs raised) Exercise Picture 4. Arm Flutter (with legs raised)
Sets: 3Reps: 12
One Leg Raises (or with circles) Exercise Picture 5. One Leg Raises (or with circles)
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:repeat with both legs
Leg Kicks  Exercise Picture 6. Leg Kicks
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:repeat with both legs
Bicycle Kick (45 deg) Exercise Picture 7. Bicycle Kick (45 deg)
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 2 - Rest Day
Day 3 - Abdominals
Air Bike Exercise Picture 1. Air Bike
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Crunches Exercise Picture 2. Crunches
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Bridge Exercise Picture 3. Bridge
Sets: 1Reps: 12
Twisting Crunches Exercise Picture 4. Twisting Crunches
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 4 - Upper Body
Elastic Band Bicep Curls Exercise Picture 1. Elastic Band Bicep Curls
Sets: 2Reps: 8
Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up) Exercise Picture 2. Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up)
Sets: 2Reps: 8
One Arm Row Exercise Picture 3. One Arm Row
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:if you don't have weights, you can use cans of food for weights.
Day 5 - Rest Day
Day 6 - Abdominals
Crunches Exercise Picture 1. Crunches
Sets: 3Reps: 20
Notes:If you find this exercise is too easy, increase the number of reps. If you are putting your hands behind your neck for this exercise, make sure not to pull on your neck. Your neck should not feel strainen for this exercise.
Bridge Exercise Picture 2. Bridge
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Lying Leg Raises / Throwdowns Exercise Picture 3. Lying Leg Raises / Throwdowns
Sets: 3Reps: 18
Air Bike Exercise Picture 4. Air Bike
Sets: 3Reps: 15
Twisting Crunches Exercise Picture 5. Twisting Crunches
Sets: 3Reps: 10
Notes:If you find this exercise is too easy, increase the number of reps. If you are putting your hands behind your neck for this exercise, make sure not to pull on your neck. Your neck should not feel strainen for this exercise.
Twisting Leg Raises Exercise Picture 6. Twisting Leg Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 15
Day 7 - Back
DeadLift Exercise Picture 1. DeadLift
Sets: 4Reps: 15
One Arm Row Exercise Picture 2. One Arm Row
Sets: 4Reps: 15
Notes:If you don't have weights, you can use cans of food for weights.
Standing Row (Elastic Band) Exercise Picture 3. Standing Row (Elastic Band)
Sets: 4Reps: 15

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