amay0926 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 My sister and I are wanting to get into shape and try to complete a 5k in august. I recently 7 weeks ago had a c-section and have been released from Dr to start working out lightly and running. Does anyone have any advice on other exercises I could be doing to help my progress!! I can't do straight into hard ab workouts. Anything helps . Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Welcome Amay0926! Yoga is great when youre still recovering from baby or csection or any kind of surgery because it ranges from light stretches and body weight poses to more intense poses later on when youre fully recovered. I did yoga after I had my son and it really helped a lot not only with the toning but the stretching and breathing really helped relax me when being a mommy was starting to get a smidge overwhelming. It still does now that my sons a toddler haha. I hope this helps. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amay0926 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you so much. I have thought about looking into yoga but was unsure if it would be ok to do because of the core muscles that are used. I think I will start with a begginers class to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Oh good and the nice thing about a lot of poses is that there are ways to make them easier on the body, alterations you can make so your not over stressing your muscles. I hope you find some good classes. Going to a professional is amazing. Doing yoga at all is great but having someone who knows the poses inside and out and can help you is so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I found this article online and i really liked it. Im sure youve done your fair share of googling so you may have already read this one http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/exercise-after-a-c-section-part-1-reconnecting-with-your-core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amay0926 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 My sister in law is taking me to her class Sunday so I can try it out. I'm so excited to start this journey!! I Will also read that article. I haven't had a lot of time to research has so anything helps KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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