January 4, 2020 Post by Chioke Mose: Any update on a postnatal training program Kelly Lee? It would be helpful to even just have a video explaining how to modify exercises for diastasis recti. Hello @chioke ! I am one of the grokker expert coaches and I am also a pre and postnatal Exercise specialist. First of all if you have diastasis, keep track of the depth of the diastasis, and the width so you know you are making progress in the future. If you haven't already I'd recommend seeing a pelvic health physiotherspist as they can help you with amazing core and breathing exercises. Depending on how well your diastasis is functioning will depend on whether an exercise is deemed safe or not. If you are able to contract the abs and work the whole core without experiencing doming or coning through the abs then the Exercise may be ok. If when you do an exercise and even with the right breathing, you find the abs dome out then maybe the Exercise needs to be adjusted for you. So it is all person depending. If you're unsure, then for now maybe replace any an crunch style exercises with side plank style core work or front planks but with hands elevated on a bench or chair. Hope that's a bit helpful! Ellysia @fitempoweredmomproject Upgrade to Grokker Premium to unlock Expert advice. | |
January 1, 2020 Any update on a postnatal training program Kelly Lee? It would be helpful to even just have a video explaining how to modify exercises for diastasis recti. | |
May 31, 2017 Hi Catherine CederqvistCatherine CederqvistCatherine Cederqvist! How is your post-pregnancy fitness journey going? I would love to hear about it as I am currently working on a pre and post-natal training program for moms:) Upgrade to Grokker Premium to unlock Expert advice. | |
May 11, 2016 Hi Chatherine - I'd be happy to help you find the best video for this. First, I recommend speaking with your doctor before beginning any fitness regimine. As your body heals, you'll need to pay close attention to the intesntity of your workouts so that you avoid injury. That being said, I would recommend first focusing on strengthening your pelvic floor and supporting that with a few regular, low-impact exercises that aren't intensive on your core. Try the following workouts and let me know what you think! 1) Nurturing Life: Active Prenatal Yoga | |
May 10, 2016 Can anyone recommend videos for this? i've had two kids and still have separated abs. |