I'm almost 3.5 weeks postpartum, but I'm starting to think about exercise. I think I'd like to start with some yoga and work my way from there, but when did you start and what did you do? I think with my first I waited until 6 weeks to do anything besides walking.
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I waited until six weeks. Anything strenuous (even a long walk) made me bleed more and I got horrible cramps. Some light yoga may be fine though.
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I started walking at about 3 weeks pp after having my second
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Walking within a week or two (VERY slowly!) and then started up barre classes again around 5-6 weeks PP. but I had been doing them my whole pregnancy. Who knows what I'm gonna do this time around!
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Other than walking, I didn't do much until 12 weeks pp when I started up with kickboxing, weightlifting, and HIIT.
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I got back on my bike at 10 days post partum. Physically it felt ok, but I was still feeling a bit dizzy and shaky, so I should have waited longer. Now, at a month post partum, I'm able to get a good work out in. I'm still waiting on my pelvis to really heal before I can get back to strength stuff, though.
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@birdofafeather: do you like barre? I'm looking into a studio near me!
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@sarac: wow, get it mama!
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I need to do weight lifting this time/going forward. I've always been slim, but kind of soft. -
@Mrs. J: i did dailey method and I LOVED IT. it was such a bummer when i moved earlier this year and there isn't a studio near me. it's low impact and lots of stretching, but kicks your butt, no matter your level. DH has done it with me and leaves sweating his butt off! ha.
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@Mrs. J: weightlifting is really what it takes for me to get trim. I'd highly recommend it!
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@Mrs. J: I rode until a few days before I delivered, and then had an easy birth, so I felt ready. But I should have waited for sure.
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@birdofafeather: that's the studio we have!! I used to dance (until 22 weeks with LO1), so low impact and lots of stretching are my jam!
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@Mrs. J: DO IT!! they also have protocols for pregnancy and post partum, so i always felt super supported and like i wasn't going to hurt myself. my old studio also started a momma and baby program where you wear the baby in a carrier while you work out!
they now have 15 mommas doing the session.ETA: i've done pure barre and something similar to bar method and they really don't have instruction for pregnancy and if i didn't know what i was doing already, i could have definitely hurt myself.
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I was back to playing tennis by 1 month postpartum.
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Definitely walking right away, but once I was 6 weeks pp I was in the gym! I started with Pilates and non impact cardio (like the elliptical), I couldn't do anything with jumping for a very long time. Pilates and yoga to start, then I added in a few more classes like Zumba/Latin hip hop, HIIT, tabata, etc.
Jamie Eason also has a free post partum trainer on bodybuilding.com - I haven't done it personally but it really looks great!
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Walking mostly and chasing after a toddler, right away this time
I'm six wks pp and I've been to the gym four times. I've done Zumba cardio and wtlifting!
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@mrsjyw: haha yup chasing the toddler! Did you talk to your doc/midwife about starting before 6 weeks at the gym, or did you just go based on how you felt? Like this time, I had no tearing, no stitches, so a different recovery!
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Well, I've had c-sections, so I feel that's sort of a different beast in terms of when to start and types of exercise but this time I've been doing lots of research and reading on pelvic floor and core rehab after pregnancy. What I've found has been fascinating! I'm currently doing breathing exercises and walking. I can't wait to start lifting heavy weights again but I want to be Smart about DR and pelvic floor healing.
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I started walking right away. I was back on elliptical around a month PP. My recovery was super easy after DD. With DS, I delayed but that was because he was in NICU for 10 days and my priority was his health.
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@Mrs. J: I'm 2 Wks pp and also shave been thinking about this. I'm so eager to get back to exercising! Honestly I feel pretty much fully recovered at this point but I wonder what would happen if I started doing my Tracy Anderson workouts again. We have already been walking almost daily around the neighborhood and to the pediatrician. First week walking was more exhausting but I think I'm fine now. How do you feel?
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@Mrs. J: My ob wanted to see me at 4w pp because he said I'd heal fast! I didn't get in until 4.5 just before 5wpp and then went to the gym after that, he said I would've been fine to go before! I just tried to be active outside before the pp check!
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With DD1, I waited til 6 weeks to do anything real (run) or consistent.
With DD2, I felt great and started skiing at 2.5 weeks pp.
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I started running (really run walk intervals) at 5w pp. Also mixed in some light weightlifting. Of course, when I went back to work it all fell apart...
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I'm walking now at 4 weeks pp, and I'm planning some hikes in the next week. I plan to hit the gym and start JM 30 day shred after my 6 week pp appointment! 10 lbs left to lose, and I'm tired to the in-between " jeans don't fit, maternity pants don't fit yoga pant limbo"!
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I waited 6 weeks PP and did/do mostly weightlifting. My pelvic floor's a bit wrecked for anything high impact
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@Mrs. Microscope: yes! I told DH I hate summer because I know I'd be fine in sweaters and leggings but most of my shorts fit weird right now. I can wear one pair of my skinny jeans, but I haven't tried my boot cut on yet, mostly because I don't think they'll fit!! I know I'm only 3.5 weeks pp, but it's so frustrating to find clothes that fit ok and that I can nurse in.
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@buttermilk: I feel good! Last week I was still a little achy, but after I passed the hugest clot (Tmi lol), I've felt so much better!
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@Mrs. Microscope: Me too! My regular jeans aren't fitting quite yet and maternity jeans are falling off but I hate only having yoga pants as an option. Especially when I leave the house!
they now have 15 mommas doing the session.Reply
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