Postpartum Exercise: Get Fit, Get Started!

After having a baby it can be challenging to get your workout in.  Here are a postpartum exercise tips to get you started:  *Make a commitment to yourself that you will do some form of exercise a minimum of 3 days a week (or whatever is do-able for you). *Keep track of your workouts on a calendar  *Make simple positive notes to yourself on your calendar after you workout.  For example: “I walked further today.  I feel great!”  * Join a class with others that have common interests to help you stay motivated and to gain a network of support *Set a date with a friend to meet and workout together. *Keep track of your accomplishments by writting them down in a journal.  For example: “My pants are loser, my workouts are paying off”.  Once you commit to get started, you are on your way to feeling better about yourself inside and out!