Womens_Health_Australia_December_2016

DECEMBER 2016 womenshealth.com.au 19

ASK US SERIOUSLY, ANYTHING AT ALL...

ANYTHING

Ihadmybaby

eight months

ago and my

fitness level is

at zero. How do

Igetitback?

OMia, via email

ANSWERAthree-stepplan:1.Chooseworkouts

you enjoy – walking, pilates, gym, swimming?

This is key to staying motivated. Include

some strength training (either body weight

or lifting) to help build muscles post-

pregnancy. 2. Work out how to schedule in

regular sessions. Look for gyms that provide

a creche. Some trainers and gyms hold

new-mum group sessions that incorporate

your baby into your workout. 3. Set clear

goalsforwhatyouwanttoachieve,

and realistic time frames. Include goals

that aren’t purely aesthetic (which

sometimes fall short), like feeling

stronger or more energetic.

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