This … actually looks like a doable workout routine.
…in fact a bunch of these have been done in my cerebral palsy therapies, at least with help. And my upper abs are hardcore, particularly on the left which is my spastic hemiplegia side, because spastic CP means microspasms and chronic contracting of muscles. Like, you can’t see my six pack anymore, but I have done most of these workouts in some form for my disability for a couple of decades.
I needs this. I used to have very strong core, and it was such a good thing for life in general. Then I did the pregnancy. And yo… pregnancy does quite a thing to your abdomen. I had no idea what that would actually be like IRL.
Now… my muscles are very floppy, and not much good at things like lifting, carrying, getting off the couch, keeping my back from hurting, etc.
I would have no idea where to start though, because most of what this lovely person demonstrated would just look like me laying on the floor like a fish out of water.
Is there a beginner version???
@stevishabitat Look up physical therapy exercises for core strength! We do a lot of thrusts, bridges, bicycles, planks, Pilates style movements where you lay on your back and lift your legs up, lots of propping up the legs on a large ball, etc. Roll up a towel or use a resistance band and use it across your feet as you stretch your legs. I’ve never had pregnancies but I’d imagine it’s like a lot of core injuries that need gentle encouraging to get the muscles and tendons to snap back. Even lying in bed lifting my upper body so I “crunch” my abs is very helpful.
I suggest physical therapy and Pilates and tai chi over yoga poses, because I personally cannot do yoga unless it is specific restorative style for disabilities like what my mom teaches.
Also, I hate Western Yoga Culture to the point where it’s an anxiety trigger, so if I do a move that someone insists is yoga and I politely with bared teeth say it’s physical therapy, I’m just trying not to snap. Long story, many arguments with yoga instructors who didn’t understand CPTSD. Also, it’s contradicted in EDS and spasticity, and even some folks in my cerebral palsy groups have turned into “yoga heals everything” cultists and they’re hard to ignore.
Anyway. Physical therapy and orthopedic exercises to train the abs, lower back, and hips. *finger guns, double thumbs*
(“don’t let them get to you, just ignore them, just be you tee hee” is much easier said than done when you’re not being actively targeted by people who really do think they know you better than you know you)
@stevishabitat I believe that @hawthorn-and-ivy had a similar problem after giving birth to her twins. She might have some good advice. :)
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