The Best Excersise for Losing Belly Fat After Having a Baby

Losing stubborn belly fat can be the hardest part of regaining your pre-pregnancy figure. Many women complain of a midsection "kangaroo pouch" after giving birth. Exercise, in conjunction with a healthy diet, is your best bet for banishing baby belly fat. Moderate aerobic workouts complemented with abdominal exercises that target your midsection can help you trim the extra pounds and tone your stomach.

  1. Stroller Walking

    • Walking boosts your metabolism and tones the body, including your abs. Try a Stroller Fit class that allows you to spend time with your newborn while getting fit. To get the most from this walking workout, stand tall, keep your shoulders back and abs in, and take long, even strides. Strike the ground heel-first and roll the pressure evenly through your foot. Alternate between one-minute fast-paced walking and five minutes of slow walking. For best results, opt for 30-minute stroller walking sessions at least two or three times a week.

    Ab Slide

    • The ab slide is designed to burn belly flat and tone your abs. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat against the floor. Hold your arms slightly off the floor and extend them at your sides. Take a deep breath. As you exhale, pull your navel back toward your spine, squeezing your shoulder blades back and down as you reach toward your feet with your hands. Hold this pose for as long as you can, feeling the burn in your ab area. Start with five reps and slowly build up to 15.

    Pelvic Tilt

    • Lying flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, place your hands on your abdomen. Spread your fingers across your belly and inhale slowly, letting your stomach expand. Exhale, pulling your navel back toward your spine, tilting your lower pelvis upward and lifting your buttocks off the floor. Hold the pose as long as you can, then relax and repeat. Start with five reps, gradually working up to 15.

    Ab Bridge

    • Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Relax your arms at your sides. Contract your abs and lift your hips off the floor. Adjust your body so it forms an even line. Hold this bridge pose for three or four breaths. Repeat four to six times.