Your body has changed over the past 9 months and probably you have passed through a roller-coaster of emotions during this period.
The body has the ability to recover from most aspects of pregnancy. The uterus contracts return to their normal size in six weeks and the ligaments of the body gain their former length and elasticity in around 3-6 months.
 However the muscle tissue doesn’t function in the same way, that’s why you should perform regular workout routine in order to shape your muscles, return their strength and normal functioning. You may even improve your body shape.
You should always remember the gold saying that 'move it or lose it'... You should create appropriate strengthening program and workout routine to avoid the atrophying and weakening of your muscles and do lifting exercises. It is important for preventing injuries and a weakened lower back (also you will be able to increase your metabolism which is crucial for reshaping your body).
In order to have a healthy, strong and supple spine your program should be based on the creating good alignment, functional stability, core strength, balancing of the opposing muscle groups and achieving flexibility.
It will be necessary to consult a health professional such as personal trainer or osteopath that specializes in women’s health and fitness. He can help you develop you program.
How soon can you start to train after giving birth?
If you are a first-time mother you will be shocked with the look of your body right after giving birth. Your full and round belly turns into a deflated bundle of skin and there is no muscles and tone.
You should consult your doctor before you start your workout program because you might need more time to recover from the huge strain placed on your body by the childbirth. It is especially important in case of a caesarean birth. As soon as you are ready you may train your pelvic floor and abdominals performing gentle exercises.
Making time to exercise
You shouldn’t make your body do exercises before you are ready and don’t place extra tension by unrealistic goals. You will have a lot of pressure as the mother of a newborn child.
During the first week you should rest and be with your baby and choose activities that you can both do.
Look through some tips that help you create your workout routine
* The most crucial is that you should be flexible and don’t be upset if your plans go out the window.
* You should make extra plans. For example, if you have decided to go for a 30 minute stroller walk and the weather turns bad, you should get an exercise video/dvd with which you can replace your walk. Pick various video's/dvd's that include differing programs and time in order that you can do a quick 10 minute workout if you have lack of time or a 45 minute to an hour workout while your baby is sleeping.
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