How do I fit in a workout when I barely have the time to shower?
Trust me, as a new mama myself, I get it.
Just like your priorities shift, so does yourexercise routine.
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You get to show your tiny little human how important movement is to an overallhealthy lifestyle.
So keep reading to check out the best workout for new moms to jumpstart your fitness game.
To get into the proper position, place your hands underneath your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
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Slightly bend your elbows, and pull your core in.
Then, press firmly into your hands, and lift your knees 1 inch above the mat.
Hold for three breaths, and then lower your knees back down.
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Rest for 15 seconds, and then repeat this move two more times for a total of 3 rounds.
Inhale, and lower your chest down to the mat while keeping your hips over your knees.
Exhale to bring yourself back up to the starting position.
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Perform 8 reps, and then hold the low point of the push-up and do 8 pulses.
Repeat for a total of 16 push-ups and 16 pulses.
Feel free to alternate positions as you get stronger!
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Switch sides, and complete this exercise on the other leg.
Start with your right foot forward.
Do 8 reps and then 8 pulses in the bottom position.
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Repeat for a total of 2 rounds.
Your fingertips should be able to graze the back of your heels.
Relax your shoulders, and press your forearms and palms into the floor.
Grounding through your feet, lift your hips up, and engage your glutes, hamstrings, and abs.
Squeeze your glutes at the top, and slowly lower down to the start position.
Do 8 reps and then 8 pulses at the top position.
Repeat for 2 rounds.
Final Plank
Get ready for the last exercise in this workout for new moms.
And just like that, you’re done!
Give yourself a big hug and rememberyou got this, mama!
