While
most women reside to the fact that their body will never be the same
again post-baby, a new exercise regimen has emerged that proves it’s
never too late to bounce back to your pre-baby body, no matter if it has been
five months or five years. Requiring at minimum just 10 minutes a day,
The Dia Method provides small steps every mom can incorporate into her daily routine to help restore her core.
Endorsed by
obstetricians, midwives, doulas and physical therapists worldwide,
The Dia Method is a new approach to fitness that specifically targets the infamous post-pregnancy pooch
and has proven measurable results with women of all body types.
Founder and pre/postnatal fitness expert, Leah Keller, has developed
simple suggestions to get started at home:
1.
Tighten the abdominal muscles toward the spine every time you lift your
baby, push open a heavy door, or perform any other physical exertion.
Doing
so will help restore fit and healthy abs as you move throughout the
day. This simple technique also protects your back and strengthens your
pelvic floor due to a synergistic
co-contraction of deep core muscles.
2. Think “sexy” every time you lie down or get up.
Sitting
straight up and lying straight back places excessive pressure on the
abdominal wall, pushing the muscles apart and widening your waistline.
To avoid this, always roll to the
side when getting up or lying down.
3. Avoid front and center vertically aligned baby carriers.
These
carriers place the weight of the baby along your midline, stressing the
connective tissue that stretched during the pregnancy, widening your
waist and pushing abdominal muscles
further apart. If your life demands a front-loading baby carrier,
choose one that orients the baby diagonally or consider wearing a corset
underneath to mitigate stress on the abdominal wall. (Personal note - I found slings and back packs more comfortable anyway!)
If you're interested in learning more about the Dia Method, check out the video below.
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