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Fitness influencer Andreea Gabor took to her social media to share exercises that helped her reduce her belly pouch and strengthen her core.
A balanced diet and regular exercise are key to postpartum fitness.
Starting a fitness journey after childbirth can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to tackle the “mommy pouch”—the stubborn lower belly fat that lingers postpartum. Mother of two and postpartum trainer Andreea Gabor understands this struggle firsthand. She has shared her personal journey along with effective workouts to help moms shed belly fat and rebuild core strength.
After giving birth to her two children, Andreea faced the common challenge of postpartum weight retention. Through dedication and a structured fitness routine, she successfully dropped from 69 kg to 58 kg, losing around 26 kg in the process. Her transformation highlights the power of targeted exercises and a consistent approach to wellness. Andreea emphasizes core-strengthening workouts that require no equipment and can be done at home—making fitness accessible for all moms.
Let’s explore these exercises in detail.
Andreea’s postpartum fitness journey underscores the effectiveness of disciplined routines in reaching fitness goals. She, alongside other fitness advocates, highlights that tackling the “mommy pouch” involves a mix of specific exercises, a balanced high-fibre and high-protein diet, and regular core strengthening exercises.
Here are some effective exercises to help new moms regain core strength and tone their bodies.
Glute Bridge Dumbbell to Leg Raise
Instructions: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold a dumbbell above your chest while raising your hips into a glute bridge. Keeping this position, lift one leg at a time.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Marching Glute Bridge
Instructions: Get into a glute bridge position. Instead of raising both feet, lift one foot off the ground at a time in a marching motion.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Single Leg Extension
Instructions: Lying on your back, holding a dumbbell above your chest and raising both legs parallel to the floor. Lower one leg slowly while keeping the other still, then switch.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Knee Lean Back with Dumbbell
Instructions: Kneel on the floor, hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell at your chest. Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and core engaged, then return to start.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Bear Plank with Back Row
Instructions: Start in a bear plank position with knees slightly off the floor. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and pull it toward your hip in a rowing motion, then switch sides.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Bird Dog
Instructions: On all fours, hold a dumbbell in one hand. Extend the opposite arm and leg parallel to the floor, then return to start and switch sides.
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Along with regular exercise, a well-balanced diet, good posture, and patience with the body’s recovery process are key to postpartum fitness. Always consult a doctor before starting a new workout routine to ensure it’s safe and suitable for your body.
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