Today we’re tackling a question we get a lot:
How soon can I get back to exercise after birth?
Our short answer? You can begin as soon as day one postpartum – so long as you do it the right way. We’re conditioned to think of postpartum exercise as all-or-nothing - like I can’t do my usual core weightlifting or yoga routine, so I’m just going to relax and wait.
But often we see moms lose several weeks or even months of fitness. When they start back up, they feel behind – or, they jump into things way too fast.
We’re going to give you the EXACT recipe for weeks 0 to 6 of what you can do before that 6-week check-up. So, if you want to get moving BEFORE your clearance, you can – so long as you move gradually, mindfully, and in the right order.
Resources & Links
Learn more about Nicole and Kendra on their website, or follow @devotedmamas on Instagram for pregnancy and postpartum coaching and inspiration.
If you’d like our guidance for the first six weeks of your postpartum recovery, you can join our Weeks 0 to 6 Sacred Window Training course, which will guide you step-by-step through gentle movement practices and self-care routines.
Too many moms spend years feeling frustrated at the speed of their postpartum recovery. The real program: these moms haven’t yet figured out which phase of postpartum recovery they’re in. Take our postpartum pelvic floor and core strength quiz to find out where you are on your path to full recovery.
If you’re postpartum and ready to start your core and pelvic floor recovery, check out our Postpartum Repair & Restore 8-week program with LIVE coaching. In this program, we guide you through the exact workouts you need to feel your muscles strengthening + the education and LIVE supervision you need to know you’re doing it right. For more information, go to devotedmamas.com/repair
If you’re currently pregnant, check out our Expecting to Flourish membership, a mom-driven and expert-guided virtual community that we created to help you stay your strongest during pregnancy, physically practice for birth and move easily into early postpartum. Find out more at devotedmamas.com/flourish