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Home › Articles › Fitness › Have Baby, Still Exercise

Have Baby, Still Exercise

5 Fitness Solutions
for the First Year of Life

By Aneema Van Groenou, M.D.

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Water aerobics is a good low-impact workout for you, too, as the water offers resistance without straining your joints. Water exercise also helps tone pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that control the flow of urine) to prevent long-term problems with incontinence (leaking urine), improves circulation and prevents varicose veins.

4. Grab the Backpack
Don't hesitate to head into the wilderness with your baby. The birds, butterflies and sounds of the forest are a rich experience for an infant. Baby carriers are designed for comfort – for parent and child. As you build your stamina, you'll be able to enjoy long hikes, camping trips and even a backpacking excursion, if you're up for it.

Heading into the backcountry or even into the neighborhood park system on a trail relieves stress and takes you away from it all. It's also a healthy way to spend time with your loved ones, catch up on conversation and reaffirm the relationships that support you.

Keep in mind that depression is common after delivery. Having a strong support network, getting out of the house and doing things you truly enjoy are key to preventing mood swings. Regular exercise – which may allow your mind to get that perspective and your body to release those feel-good endorphins – has been shown to improve mood as well.


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