2 weeks post baby and finally feeling like my old self! Minus the lack of sleep...
Yesterday was my first day working out since giving birth. I worked up until the day she was born and I am very thankful for that! I can't stress enough how IMPORTANT it is to stay active! I needed to get out of my house because I felt cooped up and knew that exercising would be the perfect thing. Exercise has always been my form of stress relieving and boy did it help! To all the other mamma's out there and moms-to-be, don't forget to take care of yourself! If you don't take care of yourself, you wont be at your full potential for helping others (aka baby). I said I would share my first workout back. I did a back workout and added some core into the mix. I typically jump on the pull up bar and do 3 sets of pull ups. I knew I wouldn't be able to do that right away so I tried the assisted pull ups. Well that was a JOKE. I felt my diastis recti (split abs). They aren't healed yet, so I stopped immediately and walked away like a sad puppy with it's tail between it's legs. I tried to regain my pride and jumped on some machines I knew I could do... I did 3 sets of every exercise for 15x, 12x, 10x. And 15 reps for all abdominal exercises. BACK WORKOUT: Seated row with close grip handle Seated lat pull down on HammerStrength machine Lying T- Bar row Reverse flies using plates for weights Lat pull down machine (not cables) Low row using Free Motion machine cable Wood chops from low pully Side bends on low back extension machine (no weight) Hanging knee raises with bent legs for 10x then straight legs for 10x My hubby and I will both be on leave starting tomorrow and we are going to try and get creative with home workouts so we don't have to take turns going to the gym (although I'm sure we will do that too). I'll keep you posted on the in home workouts! Hopefully we will have some videos! In good health, Cristina
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AuthorCristina Panagopoulos is the owner and founder of CW Physique, an in-home personal training and nutrition company. She has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and loves helping others transform their lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and metabolic coach along with American Fitness Professionals & Associates certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Over the years, Cristina gained specialty certifications through the American Council of Exercise for Orthopedic Exercise and Pre and Post Natal Exercising. Cristina started this blog as a casual and personal journey through her experiences of pregnancy and later on motherhood. She wants to educate females on proper fitness and nutrition who are going through pregnancy and motherhood. For more information, please email Cristina directly at [email protected] Archives
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