After a cesarean section, returning to exercise helps breastfeeding mothers stay in shape and reduces body weight to its normal state. Currently, pound fit is a cardio exercise that is particularly popular among women, including mothers who have recently given birth. Is it safe to do pound fit 2 weeks after a caesarean section?
What is Pound Fit?
Pound fit is a sport that combines cardio exercises, strength training, and conditioning training. In 2011, two female drummers and former athletes established this exercise. The movements of pound fit are a combination of cardio, yoga, and Pilates movements.
The use of a drumstick-like instrument known as Ripstix, which is specifically designed for pound fit, and the use of upbeat music are among the characteristics of pound fit exercise. Every 45-minute pound fit exercise session includes yoga, squats, lunges, and rhythmic activities.
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Pound Fit exercise after Caesarean Section
Women who have recently given birth often choose cardio exercises like Pound Fit to help them reduce weight. If there are no complications following a vaginal delivery, the mother can resume exercising as soon as she feels ready. On the other hand, you may need more time to recover if you give birth by caesarean section.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that new mothers take into consideration the following factors before beginning activities that involve physical activity:
Recovery process
Every mother recovering following a cesarean section has a different period. Before beginning a routine of exercise, it is best to visit an obstetrician and gynecologist. Usually, six to eight weeks following childbirth define the recovery period until you are fit for activity. Sometimes your doctor may recommend that you rest and begin an exercise routine twelve weeks after giving birth.
If your doctor indicates that you are ready to begin an exercise program, you can start with mild activities. You should wait until you have totally recovered, though, if your doctor recommends avoiding cardioactivity, including pound fit.
Engaging in physical activity before fully recovering can result in pain at the surgery site and delay the healing process.
Duration of exercise
Breastfeeding mothers are still encouraged to remain active and participate in physical activity after giving birth. Begin with aerobic (low-impact) exercise, such as cycling, swimming, or walking, for a duration of 20–30 minutes per day.
If you want to improve your abdominal muscles and other muscle groups, you may also include fitness routines that last for ten minutes. You will be able to extend the duration of the workout according to your capabilities once you have adapted to it.
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Recommended types of exercise after Caesarean Section
Exercises that are mild and low impact, such as walking or swimming, are the ideal way to begin when your body is ready to begin exercising again. In addition, the fitness center offers classes in yoga, pilates, spinning, dancing, and postnatal care, all of which are available for your participation. Exercises that can help develop your abdominal muscles include side planks, wall sits, pelvic tilts, and Kegel exercises. Choose activities that provide these benefits.
You should stay away from heavy lifting and other high-impact exercises that include hopping and jerking motions. If you want to build stronger pelvic floor muscles, you can begin lifting weights about 12 weeks after giving birth or after you maintain a consistent routine of pelvic floor exercises.
Pay close attention to the signals sent by your body while engaging in physical activity. Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you experience pain, wetting, bleeding, or irritation in the area of the surgical incision. If you need medical advice or consultation, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.
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- dr Nadia Opmalina