exercise after pregnancy

  • Should Situps Hurt 20 Months After a C-section?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi, I had a C-section 20 months ago and about three months ago I tried doing sit ups for the first time. It really hurt around the incision area. I know it's supposed to hurt because you're doing sit ups and working your stomach muscles, but it hurts really bad and I was wondering if this is normal.

    I never thought it would take more than a year to start back up doing sit ups. Any information on this would be helpful.

    Thank you in advance.

  • Are There Stomach Exercises I Can Do While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm pregnant with my second child and I haven't got rid of my stomach from my son. I'm wondering if there are any exercises I can do while I'm pregnant and after to make my stomach smaller.

  • How Long Will It Take?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    How long will it take me to get that little nasty hangover from my C-section gone? Or will my stomach muscles never be the same?

  • Will My Body Ever Be the Same?

    It's the age old question, "Will my body ever be the same after childbirth?" Yes and no. Motherhood can make women look and feel even stronger than before. "Muscle memory" is a term that many athletes use again and again when talking about making a come back after pregnancy.

  • Are There Stomach Exercises I Can Do While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm pregnant with my second child and I haven't got rid of my stomach from my son. I'm wondering if there are any exercises I can do while I'm pregnant and after to make my stomach smaller.

  • How Long Will It Take?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    How long will it take me to get that little nasty hangover from my C-section gone? Or will my stomach muscles never be the same?

  • Should Situps Hurt 20 Months After a C-section?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi, I had a C-section 20 months ago and about three months ago I tried doing sit ups for the first time. It really hurt around the incision area. I know it's supposed to hurt because you're doing sit ups and working your stomach muscles, but it hurts really bad and I was wondering if this is normal.

    I never thought it would take more than a year to start back up doing sit ups. Any information on this would be helpful.

    Thank you in advance.

  • Will My Body Ever Be the Same?

    It's the age old question, "Will my body ever be the same after childbirth?" Yes and no. Motherhood can make women look and feel even stronger than before. "Muscle memory" is a term that many athletes use again and again when talking about making a come back after pregnancy.