Lower abs : how do I start?

fatjavotte
fatjavotte Posts: 96 Member
edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! I gave birth to my third child 2 months ago and my abs have all but disappeared. Can you recommend some gentle moves to get back on track? I cannot do a single sit-up!

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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Crunches. Scissor kicks. Planks. These will strengthen your muscles but diet is the key to removing the fat, until the fat is gone you won't see the muscle.
  • Chris089881
    Chris089881 Posts: 28 Member
    Abs are all down to body fat levels so a clean diet and exercise is the key
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    Crunches. Scissor kicks. Planks. These will strengthen your muscles but diet is the key to removing the fat, until the fat is gone you won't see the muscle.


    ^^ This is all true. I had a baby and gained 72 pounds. (This was 5 years ago though! ) and afterward everything I looked at my belly I was like "what am I going to do with this!!?"

    I started with improving my diet - slowly the fat came off :) Then, after I was all healed up, I began slowly working into core exercises.

    Keep in mind that it will be difficult at first, but you can do it :)
  • fatjavotte
    fatjavotte Posts: 96 Member
    Thanks. I don't really care for a flat stomach, I just want to regain some strength!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    http://www.runnersworld.com/beginners/beginner-core-strength-routine
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