Exercise with a baby is a fun way to bond with your little one. It also gets you on the fitness track after a long pregnancy gap. Being healthy and fit is essential at every stage of life. Working out helps you lose the weight you have gained during pregnancy and also improves your cardiovascular fitness. It also revives your muscle strength and promotes overall wellbeing. We bring you a list of exercises that you can try out with your baby in this post.
Exercises You Can Do With Your Baby
Postnatal exercises increase your stamina, induce good sleep, and promote weight loss. They also tone your body and strengthen your abdominal muscles.
1. Straight curl-up (A):
2. Straight curl-up (B):
3. Reverse baby curl (A):
4. Reverse baby curl (B):
5. Stretching (Butterfly):
6. Plie squats:
7. Carrier squats:
8. Stoller lunges:
9. Tush tightener:
10. Letter abs:
11. Baby crawl:
12. Kegels:
13. Planking with the baby:
14. Leg lifts:
15. Glute lifts:
16. Shoulder press:
17. Snake stretch:
18. Cardio stroller:
19. Baby dancing:
20. Cat stretch:
21. Flying with baby:
Things To Note
Being fit after pregnancy is good but you need to make a note of certain things before you begin working out with your baby:
Give your body some time to heal naturally after the delivery. Don’t be in a rush to lose weight.
Begin with simple exercises and gradually move to the difficult ones. Listen to your body and do it at your pace.
Support your head and shoulders with a pillow if required.
Ensure you place your baby on a cushioned mat.
Don’t pressurize your baby to work out when they are not in the mood or cranky. Attend to your baby first and then resume your exercises.
Relax and breathe deeply while you exercise. Don’t hold your breath.
If you feel uncomfortable or sense something unusual such as bleeding, stop exercising and see your doctor.
Your lower back and abdominal muscles are not as strong as they were earlier. Hence, you need to avoid vigorous exercises that might affect your body parts.
If you think you are fit enough to exercise and want to work out vigorously, consult your doctor before you begin. Do not do any workout with your baby for at least 1 hour, post feeding.
