Fitness after c section

How soon after c section did you begin exercising again? I'm not talking about HIIT workouts, running or anything intense, just general slow walks with the dog and building up strength again doing light home workouts?
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I would like to know too. I'm doing the same than you. Yesterday I tried to running but I felt uncomfortable in my belly 😭 I'm 2 months 3 weeks postpartum

I started going for light jogs at 6 weeks and walking the dogs from about 4 weeks. I didn’t start HIIT training until around 4m pp though

Physio and crossfitter here. I started core/basic pilates after 1k was walking 5k/day within a week, 10k by week 2. Was at 16k by wk5. Had Mummy Mot at wk6 to clear me for gradual return to exercise. (Crossfit, hiking ,Road cycling and running) At Wk6 i commenced a proper 12wk postpartum program for gradual return to full performance. It is bodyweight/banded and weighted work with a metcon workout at the end. No barbell or plyometric (jumping or running) until wk10+ to Support proper recovery. Look at Mamas and Babas athletic, Hatch athletic or bumpandbeyond for some proper guidance. All on Socials strongly advice seeing a womens health physio before you start though!

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