When you’re pregnant, it’s important to gain some weight for the health of your baby. The weight you gain is used to support your growing baby and to make sure you have enough calories to breastfeed.
After giving birth, mothers will naturally drop some weight, however, if you gained too much weight you will have to work at taking off those last few pounds. The road on your weight loss program starts with finding the time when baby is with you. Here are a few tips that can help you get back into shape and not lose out on the quality time with your baby.
Aerobic Training with baby:
The first thing I recommend is to invest in a three-wheeled stroller. These strollers will allow you to do your aerobic workout while keeping your baby with you. You can roller blade, run, jog, or walk your dog. Also, you can invest in a baby backpack. Backpacks are great because not only can your baby go with you, but he or she will add weight which will make your muscles work harder and help you burn even more calories.
Toning muscles with baby:
- To work your biceps, try holding your baby in front of you and curl him up. Do 3 sets of 10 reps.
- To work you triceps and chest, lay on you back and push the baby up and down(from your chest). Do 3 set of 10 reps.
- To get a great workout for you shoulders get yourself into a sitting position and raise your baby up and down over your head. Do 3 sets of 10 reps.
- Try doing squats also while holding your baby for a great leg workout. 3 sets of 10 reps.
- A fun exercise for your baby is push-ups. Place your baby on their back underneath you. You will get a great arm and chest workout, but the best part is listening to your baby laugh and play with you.
Getting back into shape can be hard, but with time, patience, and planning, you will soon see yourself fit and sexy once again, while building that special bond between you and your baby! Just remember to take it slow when getting started and get an ok from your doctor before starting any fitness training program.