Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 6

The diastasis recti cycle is for moms who are looking for a gentle way to work out and gradually rebuild core strength and stability.

Written by Nicole Crawford Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

Week 6

Day 1

45 minute brisk walk/run

Day 2

3 Rounds:

One-arm row x 15/side
Single leg deadlift x 15

Day 3

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow (omit ab bicycles)

Day 4

3 Rounds:

Single leg deadlift x 15 per side – bodyweight only
Hang from a bar – 25 seconds
Glute bridge x 20
Windshield wipers x 15 per side – Keep your legs extended and rest as needed
Wall push up x 20
Bodyweight squats x 20

Day 5

3 Rounds:

Halos x 10/side
One-arm swing x 20/side
Front squat x 20/side

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About Nicole Crawford

Nicole's passion is helping women stay active and strong during and after pregnancy. She is a mom of four and RYT 200 certified yoga instructor. Nicole is also a certified personal trainer and women's fitness specialist (NASM) and completed the AFPA's pre- and post-natal fitness specialist program in 2009. She is also completing DONA International's requirements to become a certified birth doula.

A bookworm and lover of research at heart, Nicole has her Masters degree in philosophy from the University of Leuven, Belgium, where she wrote her thesis on the ancient Greek characterization of nature and movement. She loves running, kettlebells, dance, and yoga. The primary obstacles to her own fitness are her love for books, homebrewed beer, and good food.

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