Yay! Your healthcare provider has cleared you for exercise. That’s great news! But now comes the big question…what exactly does that mean? Should you go out and run a marathon? That wouldn’t be advisable. How about an easy 5km? Probably not yet. Should you sign up for a high impact group fitness class and get in as many jump squats as possible? That’s probably not the wisest thing you could do for your body right now. Where does that leave you? What are some wise choices you should make now to get your body moving safely? We have a few simple things you can do, once you’ve gotten the go ahead to exercise from your health care provider, that will ensure you are moving safely during this important time in your life. 1) Perform a thorough postpartum self-check Read through the list of scenarios below and ask yourself if any apply to you. Do you: • have scarring from C-section, tearing, or episiotomy? ...
Fit Your Life offers fitness classes for women at very special times in their lives. We want to assist you in finding or reconnecting with your fitness journey by discovering something that inspires you! Pregnancy and motherhood are often times in our lives where exercise is forgotten or falls off the priority list. Your health is vital in you being the best mom, wife, partner, friend, and woman you can be!