Five tips on how to get back into fitness post-childbirth

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1- Listen to your doctor—even if you are eager to get back to working out, it's best to listen to the advice of your doctor.  If you start working out too early or too intensely, then you could set yourself back.

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2- Listen to your body—if it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably not! Take breaks when you need them, know that it will take time, and start slowly and gently. 

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3- Best not to try something brand new. Try a technique or class that you are familiar with, so you know what to expect, how to pace yourself, and how to modify if you need.

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4- Be patient, you and your body have changed. Your body has gone through a lot, from pregnancy to delivery to post-delivery.  Things might feel different from how they used to be, you might not enjoy the same things, and some things might surprise you.  Take it one day at a time and appreciate what your body has gone through!  

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5- Try not to compare yourself. Everyone has their own journey.  What might be appropriate for a friend may not work well for you.  We all had different pregnancies and deliveries, so figure out what is best for you. Try not to compare your progress to anyone else’s, but instead focus on your own.