Therese Alshammar’s Fitness Tips – Getting back in shape after pregnancy

Hi I am Therese Alshammar, former World Champion, Olympic medallist and…mother of 2 kids!

Today I’m going to help you create a healthy post-pregnancy daily routine and to suggest you some great fitness workouts. Getting back in shape after pregnancy isn’t always easy, but with good exercise and nutrition habits your fitness will return sooner than you thought!

1. UPWARD AND DOWNWARD DOG x10

2. UPWARD AND DOWNWARD DOG LIFTING ONE ARM x5

Suck in your belly button and push your shoulders down

3. KNEE LIFTING x5-10

Lift your knees off the floor

4. ALTERNATE ARMS/LEGS LIFTS x10-20

Lift with control

5. BACK LIFTING x10

Lift your straight arms. Build up to holding a ball in your hands and progress to holding your baby 🙂 Try to push your back flat towards the floor

6. STRAIGHT LEG KICKS x10

Alternate pulling one leg towards your face. Aim to grab your ankle.

7. LEG LIFTS x5-10

Lift both legs up, ignite your inner thighs

8. ROLL UPS x5

Roll like someone’s pulling you up and resist coming down. Roll like a ball. Massage your spine and pull your bellybutton in.

SMILE AND ENJOY YOUR DAY!