7 great post-natal exercises to help you feel strong and energised:
is a joyful yet challenging time, both mentally and physically. Although exercise may be the last thing on your mind in the early days, it can be so beneficial as way of energising and strengthening the body.
Lie flat on your back with the knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Allow your spine to have a natural curve in it, so don’t imprint your back into the floor. Inhale fully to the diaphragm. On the end of the exhale engage the core – feel like the belly button is connecting to the spine and the sides of the body are drawing in, like you’re wearing a tight belt. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax the core as you inhale fully again.This is a great core activator without having to do crunches.
Adaptation 2: Draw your elbow to knee, rounding your spine and then stretch again. Try and imagine your core is really working to pull your knee in to promote strength in this area. Repeat up to 10 each side.Lie flat on your back with the knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Allow your spine to have a natural curve in it, so don’t imprint your back into the floor.
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