Best Core Workouts

kare423

I have a question that I hope someone might be able to help me with. After having 2 kids, my main muscle (not sure what it's called) separated, which I was told is normal. But, my kids are 5 years old and 2 years old. Mu muscle is very stretched out and still separated and I still look pregnant because of the loose muscle.

Is it possible to tighten the muscle back by doing core exercises? I can't afford to have surgery and would rather not go that route. If there are some good exercises that focus on that area, I would like to know what they are so I can do them.

Right now I am also trying to lose approx 25 lbs at the same time as toning. I am doing the Beachbody Turbofire program and it does have 1 specific workout for core.

Any suggestions as to types of core exercises I should be doing and how often?

lkenn67

I just posted this on another thread about stretched out stomach muscles from child birth. But I will put it here too. There was an article in Fitness Mag (april 2011) about abdominal exercises. They have the exercises on their website.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/exercises/waist-slimming-ab-workout/?page=1

I am just starting them so I can't tell you how well it works. My goal is to do them for 30 days straight and see if it helps. I took measurements. Hopefully I can improve my stomach

Morglem

Hi I'm new here. I also had two kids so I guess that my abdomen muscle also "separeted" I know what you talking about. I hope it can be fixed by exercise and losing weight. I'm going to follow your post to see if you get any good answears Feel free to add me!

angelicdisgrace

I just posted this on another thread about stretched out stomach muscles from child birth. But I will put it here too. There was an article in Fitness Mag (april 2011) about abdominal exercises. They have the exercises on their website.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/exercises/waist-slimming-ab-workout/?page=1

I am just starting them so I can't tell you how well it works. My goal is to do them for 30 days straight and see if it helps. I took measurements. Hopefully I can improve my stomach

Wow those are awesome core exercises. I am going to try to incoporate them through my weekly workout.

kare423

I definitely try those out to see if it helps! I'll try anything at this point.

kenuk1

Have you guys tried Kettlebells for core strength?

They are amazing if used right, not only that, average burn of 20cals per 1 minute of exercise, youtube some programs? The workouts kill you though lol, 20 minutes with a kettlebell feels like you been hit by a small horse.

arewethereyet

Have you guys tried Kettlebells for core strength?

They are amazing if used right, not only that, average burn of 20cals per 1 minute of exercise, youtube some programs? The workouts kill you though lol, 20 minutes with a kettlebell feels like you been hit by a small horse.

her main back muscles separated, I would check with my doctor before doing any weight lifting. (I love the bells)



OP+ are they not offering physical therapy? PT saved my life, and changed it to a healthier thought process.

wedjul05

If it's your stomach muscles you are talking about, can't rem the word but it begins with a MI think. I have 2 small kids; 2+half boy and 1+half year old girl.

I got a book about it as I was doing crunches/sit-ups in the gym but I read in the book that these can actually lead to the muscle seperating even more. Scary thought so I stopped doing them.

On the advise of a fitness instructor in my gym, I started doing fitball/swiss ball core exercises. I noticed a difference within 2 weeks. It was/is great. I do 3 exercises with the ball; one like a plank but you put your elbows on the ball, legs out stretched. Another exercise is the same but you must the ball in/out with your elbows. THe 3rd exercise is lying down, feet rested on the ball, legs 90 degree angle and raiing/lifting your bum.

I'm going back to get another assessment in a week or so and was thinking of adding more exercises as I find them great and wanted to do more.

Will check out the other exercises posted on here. The mummy tummy WILL go eventually.

angelicdisgrace

If it's your stomach muscles you are talking about, can't rem the word but it begins with a MI think. I have 2 small kids; 2+half boy and 1+half year old girl.

I got a book about it as I was doing crunches/sit-ups in the gym but I read in the book that these can actually lead to the muscle seperating even more. Scary thought so I stopped doing them.

On the advise of a fitness instructor in my gym, I started doing fitball/swiss ball core exercises. I noticed a difference within 2 weeks. It was/is great. I do 3 exercises with the ball; one like a plank but you put your elbows on the ball, legs out stretched. Another exercise is the same but you must the ball in/out with your elbows. THe 3rd exercise is lying down, feet rested on the ball, legs 90 degree angle and raiing/lifting your bum.

I'm going back to get another assessment in a week or so and was thinking of adding more exercises as I find them great and wanted to do more.

Will check out the other exercises posted on here. The mummy tummy WILL go eventually.

I agree those core exercises are awesome. My trainer also makes me do them on a regular basis.

angelicdisgrace

If it's your stomach muscles you are talking about, can't rem the word but it begins with a MI think. I have 2 small kids; 2+half boy and 1+half year old girl.

I got a book about it as I was doing crunches/sit-ups in the gym but I read in the book that these can actually lead to the muscle seperating even more. Scary thought so I stopped doing them.

On the advise of a fitness instructor in my gym, I started doing fitball/swiss ball core exercises. I noticed a difference within 2 weeks. It was/is great. I do 3 exercises with the ball; one like a plank but you put your elbows on the ball, legs out stretched. Another exercise is the same but you must the ball in/out with your elbows. THe 3rd exercise is lying down, feet rested on the ball, legs 90 degree angle and raiing/lifting your bum.

I'm going back to get another assessment in a week or so and was thinking of adding more exercises as I find them great and wanted to do more.

Will check out the other exercises posted on here. The mummy tummy WILL go eventually.

I agree those core exercises are awesome. My trainer also makes me do them on a regular basis.

kenuk1

Have you guys tried Kettlebells for core strength?

They are amazing if used right, not only that, average burn of 20cals per 1 minute of exercise, youtube some programs? The workouts kill you though lol, 20 minutes with a kettlebell feels like you been hit by a small horse.

her main back muscles separated, I would check with my doctor before doing any weight lifting. (I love the bells)



OP+ are they not offering physical therapy? PT saved my life, and changed it to a healthier thought process.

Agree on Doctors advice, I waqs thinking of a low kb weight though, perhaps 2.5KG would not be a problem...?

Certainly worth looking into.