diastasis recti

watkinsc

I have been riding my stationary bike 4 days a week, steadily for just over a month. I have lost a few pounds, and I see changes in my hips and legs, and waist to some extent. BUT, the problem is my belly. I have diastasis recti from my pregancies. It is not a terribly bad case of it, but but none the less, it makes me look a couple months pregnant, especially as the other parts around it start to tighten up a bit. I am aware that sit-ups are a huge no-no, as they will make it worse. Anyone else with this experience. Are there exercises that actually work? Or if I keep up the cardio, will it shrink down as well? Anyone else dealing with this? Anyone have any success stories with how to deal with it?

4lafz

I have lost 8 inches in my tummy - all from cardio. I have not measured in the last month - so that was June to October. I do do some strength training too - but mostly cardio!

cmw9696

http://www.livestrong.com/article/223510-exercises-for-diastasis-recti/

read this on Livestrong.com... I have never been pregnant, but I have a belly pooch as though I have been...a tough spot for me...anyway, I have been looking for different exercises from just the traditional crunches. Hope this helps!

DrBorkBork

Start C25K (www.coolrunning.com)

Running uses every muscle in our bodies. It's helped me take off at least 10 inches between my legs and gut.