seriously, if you knew me way back when [high school/college], you would be just as shocked that i’m writing a post on this as you would to see me sharing recipes THAT I ACTUALLY COOKED. yet, here we are.
anyways, i had started taking better care of myself and getting some movement almost every day and it’s carried through and become part of my routine to keep me sane as well as physically healthy. because, you know, endorphins. i feel very lucky i was able to stay active through both of my pregnancies and attribute it to helping me stay pretty comfortable as well as recover quicker. i’m hitting the six week mark this week, and as soon as i get cleared to do more than walk, i have my eye on a few different workout i want to try.
walking/LISS
i have been doing some form of walking for years now, and it’s the best. seriously. i can’t recommend it enough. it’s easy enough to do anywhere but really good for getting some low intensity steady state [LISS] cardio in. i typically do one of these two routines on the treadmill or walk somewhere around a 14ish minute mile outside.
pilates
they just opened a new pilates studio near me, and i want to check it out! i’ve never done it religiously [just a pilates-inspired workout here and there], but i keep hearing it’s great for toning up muscles you didn’t know you had, so i’m all for that.
p.volve
i have heard a couple of podcast interviews with stephen pasterino, the founder of p.volve, and i like that the whole premise of the workout program is built on “prehab” and making sure that your body is able to do functional movements [aka movements that you do in real life]. in doing some research i read some reviews from bloggers i follow, and everyone says it’s great for feeling stronger without the ‘constantly sore’ feeling. sign me up! [literally]
yoga
i have done yoga regularly in the past and LOVED it. it’s the best way to get out of your head and just clear your brain and let your subconscious work PLUS get a good physical workout. right now i’ll just be doing yoga workouts i find online, but i am hoping to go to a class or two taught by my gal pal [find out more here if you’re local!]
quick strength training
i have a beachbody membership [for the workouts only; i don’t subscribe to the coaching or nutrition/shake piece – i just have access to the workouts] as well as use some of the tone it up workouts online for some strength training here and there. i would love to be more consistent with this than i have been previously
diastasis recti healing workouts
i did not do this last time, and i want to make it a priority this time around! let me know if anyone has any good recos for some solid diastasis recti programs that have helped.
it’s amazing how great it feels to be on the upswing and well on my way to being fully healed from my c-section, and i’m v. excited to start working on my physical well-being again. find out more about why i walk here as well as my post on why you should be working out in the morning. oh, and speaking of shakes, you can check out all of my fab 4 smoothie posts for some great recipes.