Postnatal Total Body Express DVD

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Instructor's name:  Linda Wooldridge

Type of Workout: Abs and Lower Body

Fitness Level: Intermediate - suitable for diastasis recti (ab separation)

Equipment Needed:  mat and rolled up towel

Total Running Time:  24 Minutes

Region: 0 (Worldwide, REGION FREE, Suitable for ALL DVD players)

Welcome to the Postnatal series. A series of workouts that will assist in strengthening the Pelvic Floor and deep abdominal muscles so that you can get back in shape after baby. These workouts are particularly good for those who have diastasis recti or abdominal separation. It is important to consult your doctor before engaging in any postnatal workouts. Although these exercises are gentle and controlled, they are not for absolute beginners who do not have a history of exercise before pregnancy. Even if you have not had a baby these are still effective exercises to help you get a strong and healthy physique.

In Postnatal Total Body Express Workout you will use a rolled up towel between the thighs to help you engage your lower belly and inner thighs. You will perform specific breathing and tucking techniques to strengthen your pelvic floor whilst at the same time engaging your glutes and abdominal muscles. You move through push up variations, elevated plank moves that challenge your balance and a tough inner thigh sequence. This workout will help you to achieve the correct form and breathing so that you area able to help your upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles to knit back together after having been stretched due to pregnancy. If any of the exercises are uncomfortable do not continue with them.

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