the "mom pooch" needs reconnection, not more crunches

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The video addresses a common postpartum concern with a clear, actionable solution, contrasting it with ineffective traditional methods. The creator's relatable explanation and demonstration of proper core engagement likely resonated with viewers seeking effective postpartum recovery.

Summary

The creator explains that the "mom pooch" after childbirth requires core reconnection rather than more crunches. She demonstrates exercises focused on retraining the deep core and pelvic floor to work together, contrasting this with improper techniques that can worsen issues like coning and back pain.

Structure

1Introduction to the "mom pooch" problem
2Explanation of postpartum core changes
3Demonstration of incorrect core engagement
4Demonstration of correct core reconnection

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As a pre/postnatal fitness coach the first thing I’m gonna tell you is cuuut the crunches my girl! Instead of crunches, learn how to connect to your core system. Layer in deep core work and strength. Then continue to increase the challenge of your movements. If you just do core work but have a core that’s disconnected to, you’re just adding on top of dysfunction. This is what we are doing inside of my Mom Body Rebuild challenge. Come join us now 🤍 #motherhood #postpartumjourney #deepcore #postpartumworkout #coreworkout

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the "mom pooch" needs reconnection, not more crunches

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If you're trying to heal, rebuild or transform your core after babies, Q transformation picture. You don't need another 100 crunch a day challenge or a crazy restrictive diet. You need a system. During pregnancy, your ribs flare, your diaphragm shifts, your pelvis shifts, your anterior pelvic tilt or sway back posture. Your abs separate. Truthfully, so much changes and a lot of it sticks around for even months or years postpartum. This is why I'm telling you to cut out the crazy 100 crunch a day challenges or restrictive diets that were not meant for women who have had babies. You already know the drill. Come on sis, I'm about to tell you how to heal and transform your core after babies. We already talked about the system that you need to be following in one of my last videos. Reconnect, rehab, rebuild. Today we're gonna talk about reconnect. Reconnect phases where we train your deep core and pelvic floor to work together again. Okay? Let me show you the difference. This is what happens when we skip to reconnect and just tighten our abs. Notice how pressure is just pushing out and forward. It's not good, especially if you have a weak core, a weak pelvic floor or abs separation. That's when you see coning, leaking, back pain or the mom pooch that you feel stuck with. If you have it, your core just needs to be reconnected to. Mom body rebuild from more. Reconnect, rehab, rebuild. Today we're gonna talk about reconnect. Reconnect phases where we train your deep core and pelvic floor to work together again. Okay? Let me show you the difference. This is what happens when we skip to reconnect and just tighten our abs. Notice how pressure is just pushing out and forward. It's not good, especially if you have a weak core, a weak pelvic floor or abs separation. That's when you see coning, leaking, back pain or the mom pooch that you feel stuck with. If you have it, your core just needs to be reconnected to.