Guest Post by Stephanie Joanne
Baby or no baby - YOU MUST BE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CORE! The main reason is all of our movements revolve around and are powered by our torso. Your back and abs work to support your spine in every single move that you make on a day-to-day basis. Think of your core (torso) as your center of power. In order to produce powerful movements from your arms and legs you must have a solid center. Carrying your bambino for 9 months sure can do damage to this part of your body. Here are some moves Tracy has been doing to bring her post second baby tummy to a solid
-as-oak core!
Do these at home, start with the modified versions. Remember to keep your tummy tight (brace yourself as if I am in your living room with you about to punch you in the tummy!) and BREATHE!
THE PLANK- STAY SOLID (also do plank on ball!!!)
Modified version (on knees)
Plank
V-SIT - V for VICTORY
Modified- One leg up at a time
V- For VICTORY
Lower Back Extensions – SUPERWOMAN
Left arm and right leg off the ground hold and alternate
Hands by ears- upper body off the ground and hold (Breathe out and release)
Lower Leg Raises - GOAL IS PROJECTIONS
Modified - one leg up at a time- both legs up if available
Leg Raises- lift both legs together then release back to ground slowly.
Don't worry if you can’t get through these moves yet. If you are trying...you are working it and doing it! So keep at it. During commercial breaks, during baby naptime, before bedtime, anytime!
As always I'd love to hear from you! Stay healthy and happy.
Yours in (natural) fitness,
Stephanie Joanne
stephanie@stephaniejoanne.com
www.stephaniejoanne.com