How I Regained My 6-Pack Post-Baby

Let’s start off by saying that noone needs a six-pack but everyone needs a functional core. By focusing on functional fitness, I was able to regain my abdominal strength in a relatively short period of time. Looking back, I would say that there are 3 things that made a big difference: 

Start Slow and Start Low

I was in no rush to regain my abdominal strength. Proper recovery was always on the forefront of my mind which is why i was sure toget the goa head fromawomen’s physio before beginning low-level exercise. Once I receieved thegreen light, I began with stable exercises that recruited a minimal amount of abdominal muscles (heel slides, toe taps) and progressed my way to varying stances such as kneeling and quadruped. A good personal trainer will be able to help you with this, especially in the beginning.

Manage Your Expectations

It’s important to realise the toll that having a baby has on your body and as such, you need to manage your expecations around exercise and aesthetics. We are all naturally beautiful in our own way and as such it’s unhealthy to aim to look like a different individual. Including the indivual you were before you were pregnant. Being healthy and having a functional core that is able to propel and move you through your day to day movements should always be your main focus.

Prioritize Protein

Your body needs protein to repair and grow cells so it is vital to life. The more you move, the more you need.

There you have it! By keeping a focus on functional fitness and starting off with the right regressions, realistcally managing goals, and making protein a priority, you will be well on your way to having a solid core.