How to get back in shape and lose that baby fat

Congratulations, you’ve just had a baby! Chances are, your brand new little bundle of joy has been keeping you on your toes, not to mention up at night. But once you grow accustomed to your new mommy routine, you may start thinking about getting back to your pre-baby figure, and that means getting rid of that postpartum belly fat.

In that vein, we’ve compiled a can’t-miss list of the best ways to get back in shape after baby. With these tried-and-true methods, and some clean eating, you’ll be able to return to your former shape, improve your mood, and fight the postpartum belly fat blues once and for all.

Before we begin our list, remember that how soon you start working out depends largely on whether you’ve had a vaginal or caesarian birth, and you should always consult your doctor before starting up a postpartum exercise routine. Now, without further notice…

Walking

A good walk is one of the best ways to get back in shape when you’ve been out of the game for a while. A brisk walk for 30 minutes a day will help you lose weight, improve muscle tone and even boost your mental state. And if you’ve been inactive for an extended period of time, walking is a great way to reintroduce yourself into the world of movin’ and groovin’, so get baby in that stroller and get out there!

Spinning

Now that you’ve started getting active again, it’s time to kick things up a notch! One great exercise to work off that postpartum belly fat is Spinning. This wonder workout can burn like 12 calories per minute! Ride for an hour and you’re probably gonna burn 500 to 700 calories in one class! Baby only gives you 30 minutes? That’s okay, take a 30 minute class and still burn over 300 kCals! A good class will include some anaerobic sprints, which have been shown to help target specific regions of the body, such as the tummy. If you have a newborn, and aren’t ready to drop them off at day care, Studio SWEAT onDemand offers amazing online cycling classes from 10 to 70 minutes long that you can do from the comfort of your home, with your little bundle of joy right by your side.

TRX

With the simplified, bare-bones and gut-busting workouts in TRX, it had to make this list of the best ways to get back in shape after baby. One of the benefits of this full-on training program is building lean, toned muscle throughout the body. A particular aspect of TRX called suspension training focuses attention on your core, abs and back. And because a lot of the exercises can be altered to be low impact, these are great way to start working out again after giving birth.

Body Toning Floor Exercises

When it comes to burning postpartum belly fat, you should hit the floor. Accessing your mid-section is specifically beneficial to a post-baby body. Not only will you be building those abdominal muscles, but you’ll be getting in some much-needed back support. First, try a pelvic bridge; lie on your back with feet hip-width apart, tilt pelvis up into a bridge and hold. Next comes pelvic thrusts; the same exercise but with pulsing movements. If you really want to shake that core, try the dreaded towel pulse; lie on your back with knees bent, wrap around a towel around your knees and lift. Do this enough times, and you’ll be feeling it right in your core.

Remember, with some guided exercises and a bit of motivation, you can get that pre-baby body in no time. With Studio SWEAT onDemand, you can get amazing online Spin, TRX, Abs, Yoga, and hundreds of other full-body workouts, from the comfort of your living room, and of course with baby watching next to you. Get started with a 7-Day Free Trial today, and burn that belly!