Core Restore Programme

Six 45-minute sessions

Many are very keen to return back to exercise quickly and often approach it in the wrong way. You may feel ready to start exercise however do not forget the changes your body has undergone and if you have had an assisted birth or c-section then you need to allow for healing. After having a baby the pelvic floor is weak and injured in most women and may need instruction and coaching as to how to perform an effective pelvic muscle contraction. It is very important to approach exercise post-birth in a gentle manner. Building a strong foundation by working on the core and pelvic floor will really help you long-term when you want to get back to pre-baby fitness levels. Guidelines currently recommend postnatal women avoid running or high-impact activity until 3 months or beyond this if they have any symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Before embarking on exercise post birth we recommend booking in for a Mummy MOT, check out our Fit Mama Powered by Mari Carmen Fitness app for more information from women’s health physios. You will find within the app various articles written by experts to help you. In addition, sign up for our postpartum fitness programme to include specialist coaching from Mari-Carmen, and specialist Pilates and Yoga instructors.

There are so many physical benefits to exercise during postpartum from regaining core strength, and pelvic floor strength, reducing aches/pains, reducing the risk of injury, weight loss, and shaping and toning your body. However, most importantly exercise has a massive effect on our mental health. Being a mum is very hard and can be very stressful, exercise can be a useful tool to help burn off stress and gain mental clarity. If you are early on in your postnatal journey do not underestimate the power of a good walk in the fresh air, this can do wonders to your mental and physical health.

Our core restore programme is the perfect way to start your exercise journey post pregnancy. This gentle and holistic programme will give you a strong foundation in order to return back to pre-baby fitness safely without injury.

Over the 6-weeks you will be shown how to perform a pelvic muscle exercise correctly focusing on the breath. In addition, safe core exercise to support the healing of Diastasis Recti (if present). Nutrition plays a big part in postnatal recovery and healing; you will get support with your diet and the option of recipes.

Each session is 45 minutes long and you are welcome to bring your baby. Sessions are held from our private studio in Leamington Spa