This 12-week cycle of workouts is designed for women who have recently had a baby and have clearance from their midwife or doctor to start exercising again. Usually, women receive the green light to exercise at about six weeks after delivery, but your specific timeframe may be longer or shorter.
This 12-week cycle of workouts is designed for women who have recently had a baby and have clearance from their midwife or doctor to start exercising again. Usually, women receive the green light to exercise at about six weeks after delivery, but your specific timeframe may be longer or shorter. Keykey 2 1 – typing tutor typing. Walking Why It’s Good For You: It may not sound like much of a workout, but walking is one of the simplest ways to ease into a fitness routine after giving birth. With these modifications, you have many ways to exercise during pregnancy that are good for you and for your baby’s health. Before you head out to the gym or field, talk with your doctor or midwife.
Please listen to your body and the advice of your medical professional. Start slow, and increase as you feel more comfortable as your body heals and recovers.
The primary goal of this program is to build up your base level of overall fitness, core strength and stability, and conditioning your body after the recovery period. In this program you will start with walking-only workouts for six weeks.
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Then you will transition into six weeks of a workout routine that alternates bodyweight exercises, walking or other cardio intervals, and kettlebell workouts. We will also work on improving mobility and flexibility with simple movements including crawling, squatting, and stretching.
Workouts are programmed three days per week for a full 12 weeks, with optional additional walking or mobility work and recovery workouts on off days.
Equipment Needed:
Non-slip mat
Bench
PVC pipe or broomstick
There is a sample of the workouts from each phase below, but you can download the full 12-week program by clicking on any of the links provided below.
Training Schedule:
- Monday - Walking Workout 1
- Tuesday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Wednesday - Walking Workout 2
- Thursday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Friday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Saturday - Walking Workout 3
- Sunday - Mobility/Recovery Day
Week 1: Day 1
Week 1: Day 2
20 minutes of walking at a comfortable easy pace
Week 1: Day 3
Week 2: Day 1
25 minutes of walking at a comfortable easy pace
Week 2: Day 2
Week 2: Day 3
25 minutes of walking at a comfortable easy pace
Second Phase: Combo Workouts
Training Schedule:
- Monday - Workout 1
- Tuesday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Wednesday - Workout 2
- Thursday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Friday - Mobility/Recovery Day
- Saturday - Workout 3
- Sunday - Mobility/Recovery Day
Week 1: Day 1
A: Bodyweight Circuit #1
Side Plank: 20 sec/side
Bodyweight Squats x 15
Downward Dog: 30 sec
B: Mobility/Flexibility Workout #1
Inchworm x 1 minute
Glute Stretch x 30 seconds (Lie on your back and cross your right leg over your left knee. Wrap your fingers around your left thigh and gently pull back toward your chest.)
Chest Opener x 20 (Hold a PVC pipe or broomstick with a wide grip at hip level. Open your chest and rotate the pipe until it is behind your body, then bring it back to the original position. Keep your elbows straight.)
Week 1: Day 2
A: Conditioning Circuit #1
Walk, jog, row, or do some other form of cardio training for 20 minutes at a moderate pace.
B: Mobility/Flexibility Workout #2
Seated Hamstring Stretch x 30 seconds
Glute Stretch x 30 seconds (Lie on your back and cross your right leg over your left knee. Wrap your fingers around your left thigh and gently pull back toward your chest.)
Chest Opener x 20 (Hold a PVC pipe or broomstick with a wide grip at hip level. Open your chest and rotate the pipe until it is behind your body, then bring it back to the original position. Keep your elbows straight.)
Week 1: Day 3
A: Kettlebell Circuit #1
3 Rounds:
Sumo Deadlift x 10
Diamond Pushup (on knees if needed) x 10
B: Walk 20 Minutes
Week 2: Day 1
A: Bodyweight Circuit #2
3 Rounds:
Walking Lunges x 8 R/L
Bench Dip x 8
B: Mobility/Flexibility Workout #1
20 minute walk
Seated Hamstring Stretch x 30 seconds
Glute Stretch x 30 seconds (Lie on your back and cross your right leg over your left knee. Wrap your fingers around your left thigh and gently pull back toward your chest.)
Chest Opener x 20 (Hold a PVC pipe or broomstick with a wide grip at hip level. Open your chest and rotate the pipe until it is behind your body, then bring it back to the original position. Keep your elbows straight.)
Week 2: Day 2
A: Conditioning Circuit #2
30 minutes, alternate 1 min. fast pace, 2 min. moderate pace
B. Mobility/Flexibility Workout #2
Seated Hamstring Stretch x 30 seconds
Glute Stretch x 30 seconds (Lie on your back and cross your right leg over your left knee. Wrap your fingers around your left thigh and gently pull back toward your chest.)
Chest Opener x 20 (Hold a PVC pipe or broomstick with a wide grip at hip level. Open your chest and rotate the pipe until it is behind your body, then bring it back to the original position. Keep your elbows straight.)
Week 2: Day 3
A: Kettlebell Circuit #2
Baby Workout 1963
4 Rounds:
One Legged Deadlift x 10
Baby Workout 1 1 Warm Up Low Intensity
Kettlebell Swing x 10
Baby Workout 1 1 Cup
B. Walk 25 minutes