Find out what the best postpartum workout plan is for you and your postpartum fitness journey.
Not having a postpartum workout plan in place can be a game changer to your entire postpartum recovery trajectory. Life gets in the way, baby habits are not set in place and trying to adjust to being a mom can feel like you are traveling on a high-speed roller coaster at times.
Before you know it, you are 12 months postpartum and you still look and feel pregnant (but you’re not). It happens to a majority of new moms, and before they can even step foot into their pre-pregnancy jeans, they realize that there’s no way they are going to fit because they’re still carrying the excess baby weight.
The struggle to balance #wifelife, #momlife and #selfcare life is difficult and sometimes seems impossible. But with a few tools and tricks up your sleeve, the postpartum journey can be a smooth one, as long as you have a plan. In this article we are going to focus on the importance of having a postpartum workout plan and how #momlife with a plan can be dramatically better for you and your baby.
Postpartum Workout Plan
A postpartum workout plan is something that has a timeline in place and a set goal in mind with a transformative result in the end.
This plan is to help you, not harm you. It’s not meant to burn you out or to make you more tired, but it’s meant to make you feel good in the moment of doing the workout and feel even better after completing the workout.
Workout plans don’t have to be dreadful but rather something you look forward to accomplishing.
Taking Baby Steps is All Part Of The Process
Have you ever heard of the saying, “There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.”? Well, that’s the way I want you to tackle your postpartum recovery.
Your postpartum workout plan should guide you into taking one small bite at a time. This is not a hot dog eating contest, where you are trying to be done in one quick moment of time. Rather, you should treat it like you are slowly grazing at a buffet and taking your time to try all the good stuff.
Taking baby steps, one small step at a time, in the right direction is what’s going to ultimately lead you to your end goal. Whether that end goal is to lose weight, get stronger abs, fit into your skinny jeans or just look better and feel better around your husband, you won’t reach that goal overnight, but rather with baby steps over time.
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Can you imagine trying to climb Mount Everest in one day? It’s virtually impossible. But the hike was broken up into segments, multiple days and multiple excursions. It’s just unrealistic to expect a mountain climber to do it all at once.
The same goes for you and your postpartum fitness journey; don’t expect to lose all the weight and flatten your stomach in one week. It will take several weeks and months to get to where you want to be. And the first part to success is realizing this one thing. It takes a series of baby steps to get to the end goal.
What Postpartum Workout Plan Is Right For Me?
The best postpartum workout plan for you is one that you know you can actually commit to doing. If a postpartum workout plan is overwhelming, complicated and confusing then that internal resistance you have to even getting started is going to carry over into completion. You won’t finish it.
But if you have a postpartum workout plan that is simple, easy-to-follow and takes a minimal amount of time out of your busy schedule, then you are more likely to accomplish it and come back again and again every day.
The less resistance there is to starting your daily postpartum workout plan, the more likely you are to start your workout. And we all know there is a lot of outside resistance going on now that you have a newborn baby in your life. Baby cries, baby needs a diaper change, baby woke up early from her nap, baby is hungry and mommy is in dire need.
The resistance is always going to be there, but the desire to work out needs to stay strong within you. Let’s make the workouts as easy as possible so you don’t feel burdened by anything else in your life. There’s enough going on right now that you have to deal with.
Will The Postpartum Workout Plan Work?
This is so important to know before committing to a postpartum workout plan. Be sure to commit to a postpartum workout plan that is designed by a trained medical professional.
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Also, be sure to read up on testimonials and past clients who have participated in the workout plan before. Not everyone will have the same results, but you will start to understand what the pros and cons are to each individual plan. And you can even reach out to ask specific questions about the workout plan to see if it’s a right fit for you.
Commitment Is Key To Any Postpartum Workout Plan
In the end, most postpartum workout plans are great as long as you commit and do your part. The hardest part of any workout plan is showing up and doing what is asked of you. So with the right tools and strategies in place such as routines, calendars, structure and habit-forming tips, you are more likely to get the results you want.
Plus, the “end all be all” best indicator of success with any program is having accountability. Just an extra set of eyes and ears can make a huge difference in how you treat your postpartum workout plan. Accountability is key.
Learn more about my Postpartum Abs Simplified program that exemplifies all the requirements discussed above about what makes a successful postpartum workout plan that, ultimately, will lead you to successfully repairing your postpartum abs.
*It is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. Always warm up thoroughly and stretch after all workouts. LiveCoreStrong.com and Jena Bradley will be not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.
