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POSTPARTUM RECOVERY EXERCISE PLAN

Delivering a child is possibly one of the most physically demanding acts a woman can perform. Afterwards, the last thing you may want is an exhausting exercise routine. You are tired, sore, and your muscles just aren't in the same condition. According to Recipestoday's Sandra Greiner, however, postpartum is just the time to ease your body back into shape. Gentle exercises help hasten your body's recovery and tone muscles stretched by pregnancy and delivery. Keep in mind, however, that although postpartum exercises return muscles and connective tissue to proper alignment and tone, they are not meant as a rapid slim-down solution. It takes about six weeks for your body to recover from birth. Allow yourself this time of healing. Check with your doctor for advice and take a look at Ms. Greiner's recovery plan for some ideas on where to begin.

Sun, 09 Apr 2000 05:00:28 -0700

Submitted by: Catie Gosselin