Fitness First Gyms In London

Fitness First Gyms In London

Fitness First Gyms In London

Posted on: January 24, 2012 - 10:10 am
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While many mothers mourn the loss of their trim pre-pregnancy body, realizing that their body was the home of their sweet bundle of joy for some 40 weeks makes fretting about the remaining “mummy tummy” seem trivial. It is completely normal to be dissatisfied with your body’s postpartum shape. So, how does one begin a fitness program that can take off what pregnancy gave you without joining an expensive gym.

Getting Started

First of all, be sure to get the green light from your doctor before beginning any exercise plan. Next, take stock of the exercise equipment you already have in your home. Chances are, you already have some athletic shoes and some light weights. One other relatively inexpensive item that will give a lot of bang for your buck is a stability ball.

In the MayoClinic.com article, "Metabolism and Weight Loss: How you burn calories", the author states that one component of losing weight is "increasing the number of calories you burn through physical activity". According to the Federal Government's 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity 5 days per week. Walking is a great exercise and you don’t need any equipment except your athletic shoes, plus both you and your baby will benefit from the fresh air and change of scenery. If you are unable to complete 30 minutes of walking, try going for a 10 minute walk three times a day. Gradually increase the time and distance you walk.