Postnatal Strength Workout
4 Episodes
A complete and effective postnatal strength training workout that allows you to bond with your baby. Build strength, tone muscles, regain functional movement, improve your posture and bounce back quickly after childbirth, all while having fun with your baby!
Join Sarah Zahab BSc, CK, CSEP-CEP as she guides you through a safe and effective exercise routine designed specifically for the postnatal individual. Strengthen your back, legs, upper body, deep abdominals and muscles of the pelvic floor all key to help regain functional strength.
This DVD provides a complete 45 minute workout designed to keep new moms energized, strong, healthy and feeling empowered! Try one or all 4 sections: Warm Up: 5 minutes - Essential preparation for your workout. Baby Workout #1: 7 minutes - Suitable for babies of all ages. Baby remains lying on his/her back while you perform functional exercises. Baby Workout #2: 10 minutes - Once your baby has head control (usually around 4 months) use your baby as resistance to build strength. Body Weight Workout: 10 minutes - Use your body as resistance to help tone and strengthen all major muscle groups. Ball Workout: 15 minutes - The exercise ball will help to improve balance, core strength and stability in this segment. Stretch: 5 minutes - Maintain and improve flexibility. Plus a Bonus section: Perform a diastasis recti self check and learn simple exercises you can begin doing the day after you deliver.