A new mum swimming with her baby (photo/mumsvillage.com)
During pregnancy, women are known to gain substantial weight. Some lose shape due to the rapid weight gain. Something women can do very little to avoid the situation. However, when they give birth, it’s the time they can bring their sexy back through exercises. New mum are advised to take few weeks before doing any exercises. Here are simple and safe exercises for the new mum:WalkingThis is the first thing every new mum should embrace few weeks after giving birth. Walking is a remedial in preparation for other exercises. In walking, new mums prepare their bodies for some real exercises late on. Walking will boost your mood and will help burn some calories in the sun.SwimmingSwimming is an excellent exercise that requires less energy. Swimming helps new mums stretch their muscles. More so, swimming helps the heart health as you pause breaths while going down and up in water.SquatsSquats are essential for women who used to perform them before. They help regain the form back. Start by doing simple squats. Stand with your feet shoulder-width open. You will need to slowly push your butt back and down with your hands up until almost the knee level. Move up in same position until you straight again. Do this severally but don’t overwork.CyclingCycling is fun. It not only helps new mums stretch their muscles, but also it helps them burn a substantial amount of calories. Cycling will also help a new mum catch up with old friends who she hasn’t been seeing when indoors after giving birth.Simple sit upA new mum can perform simple sit up, where she raises her legs to a manageable position then down. This will help her strengthen her abdominal muscles cutting the tummy. Do five to fifteen sit up daily.