Core Exercises for Postpartum Runners

As a physiotherapist and a new mum, I’ve been on both sides of the room when it comes to postpartum core strengthening. I’ve prescribed exercises and told many of my clients just how vital it is for them to strengthen their core before resuming running. But, I’ve also personally struggled with the sleep deprivation and fatigue that comes with keeping a newborn alive.

I know that “exercise time” as a mum seems to get lost to the chaos of the day, and making it out of the house to go to the gym can be near impossible.

But strengthening your core postpartum really is important, especially if you want to get back to running.

That’s why my philosophy for postpartum strengthening is to keep things as quick and simple as possible. You don’t need to go to the gym – bodyweight training is perfect, and you don’t need to do hour-long workouts – 10-15 minutes daily will get you great results!

I created my online postpartum rehab program because I know that getting to regular physio appointments isn’t easy, but having a structured postpartum rehab program is important.

My 12-week online program includes hundreds of home exercises structured into short daily workouts that you can fit in during nap times.

To give you a taste of the exercises in the program, here are four of my favorites!

*please note that some of these might not be appropriate for women early on in the postpartum period (or women who haven’t done a lot of core strengthening yet).

Wall Press Squats

12 reps each side

Tall Plank Leg Sweeps

12 reps each side