The pregnancy bump is proudly displayed. It carries new life, and the anticipation of impending motherhood is immense. But soon after childbirth, this pride turns to worry. The pounds gained during pregnancy often cling stubbornly to the stomach, hips, buttocks, and legs.
Desperate cries for help in relevant forums read like this: "Help, my pregnancy belly won't go away! I can do what I want, I just can't get my old figure back since giving birth and my skin is loose and soft! Does anyone have any advice?"
Of course, this question cannot be answered in such general terms. Nevertheless, there is a generally applicable rule of thumb: Don't start too late, but rather take advantage of the adjustment phase the body is in immediately after childbirth.
A scientific study* conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health yielded a highly surprising finding:
Excess weight that isn't lost after pregnancy isn't just an aesthetic problem! It can also negatively impact health. In both the US and Europe, fewer and fewer women are returning to their pre-pregnancy weight. And research shows that this increases the risk of developing health problems during subsequent pregnancies.
This issue should not be taken lightly, also for health reasons. However, it should be explicitly pointed out that the solution to the problem does not lie in dieting during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Experts warn against this, as there is a risk that the nutrient supply, including for the unborn baby, will no longer be adequately guaranteed.
*Source: E. Villamor et al.: The Lancet 368, 2006
A certain degree of adaptation to the increased calorie intake during pregnancy often occurs. It's not always easy to return to normal eating habits. However, altered eating behavior is far from the main reason why mothers struggle to manage their weight problems after giving birth.
Understanding how pregnancy-related fat deposits develop explains why they are so persistent. These natural fat deposits are created by the body in a targeted and hormonally controlled manner. Specifically, the female sex and fertility hormones estrogen and progesterone are responsible.
The stored fat serves as an important energy reserve during pregnancy and later during breastfeeding. In earlier times, this could sometimes be vital for survival during periods of food scarcity.
Today, with ample food supplies, this is naturally no longer an issue. These fat deposits are perceived as problem areas and detract from our aesthetic sensibilities. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyles cannot simply erase the genetic information that preserves these reserves. Therefore, these fat deposits are extremely difficult to target through fasting or exercise.
Overall, women should be cautious with exercise after giving birth. This is especially true after a cesarean section or if other complications arose during delivery. In both cases, it is absolutely essential to consult your doctor before resuming any physical activity. Even after a vaginal delivery, physical activity should not be too strenuous in the initial phase. It is crucial to wait for the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor to fully recover – a process that varies in length from woman to woman. It is also advisable to avoid suddenly pushing yourself to excessive physical exertion if you were not particularly active before pregnancy.
Incidentally, even the ever-popular sit-ups can be the least suitable method for getting in shape. As long as the abdominal muscles haven't yet returned to their former position and the pelvic floor hasn't recovered, caution is advised. Furthermore, studies have shown that babies nurse less intensely or even refuse the breast if the mother has engaged in strenuous exercise shortly before breastfeeding.
Overall, women should be cautious with exercise after giving birth. This is especially true after a cesarean section or if other complications arose during delivery. In both cases, it is absolutely essential to consult your doctor before resuming any physical activity. Even after a vaginal delivery, physical activity should not be too strenuous in the initial phase. It is crucial to wait for the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor to fully recover – a process that varies in length from woman to woman. It is also advisable to avoid suddenly pushing yourself to excessive physical exertion if you were not particularly active before pregnancy.
Incidentally, even the ever-popular sit-ups can be the least suitable method for getting in shape. As long as the abdominal muscles haven't yet returned to their former position and the pelvic floor hasn't recovered, caution is advised. Furthermore, studies have shown that babies nurse less intensely or even refuse the breast if the mother has engaged in strenuous exercise shortly before breastfeeding.
The HYPOXI-Method is ideal for postpartum women in this respect, as the cardio training with HYPOXI is extremely gentle. It is individually tailored and generally only performed at 40% of maximum capacity.
Since HYPOXI-Training can even be performed while lying down, overexertion is impossible. This means you can start shaping your figure soon after giving birth without any worries or guilt. Breastfeeding mothers can begin six to eight weeks postpartum. Mothers who are not breastfeeding should wait until after their first menstrual cycle.
The great benefit of the HYPOXI-Method lies precisely in the fact that it works directly on the problem areas. And noticeable results are visible after only a short time.
The trial training session is FREE, completely non-binding and offers you:
* Presentation of the HYPOXI-Method and its possibilities
* Individual consultation with body shape analysis
* Application on a suitable HYPOXI device
