Kickboxing Chic’s BodyBlog

I’m now 4 weeks post-pregnancy (starting week 5) and back at it! I actually started working out again after 2 weeks, but the first two weeks were low key and gradual. Starting this week, I’ll be kicking it up a few notches.  Since I’m still regaining my muscle strength, I’m not lifting too heavy at this point. Instead, I’m doing more cardio-intensive and muscle endurance workouts. My training plan is also very core-focused since I haven’t don’t core work since last August. However, I’m finding I didn’t lose too much core strength and have rebounded quicker than I expected.

Here is my training plan for this week. If you want the details of the actual exercises, just send me a request and I’ll be happy to share. However, I will tell you these workouts are nearly 60 minutes of high intensity. I keep my rest time to a minimum, moving from one exercise to the next. The exercises themselves utilize multiple muscle groups which also pumps up the intensity. My baby is sleeping at this time, so I gotta get it done before she wakes up. That means not wasting a single minute!

Monday: Cardio Circuit and Medicine Ball Workout (upper body and legs)

Tuesday: HIIT Cardio (elliptical) and Medicine Ball Workout (abs and low back)

Wednesday: Rest and Recovery

Thursday: Cardio Circuit and Medicine Ball Workout (upper body and legs) Note – different exercises than Monday.

Friday:  HIIT Cardio (elliptical) and Medicine Ball Workout (abs and low back) Note – different exercises than Tuesday.

Saturday: HIIT Cardio (stair climber) and Leg/Back Supersets

Sunday: Rest and Recovery

As for my nutritional plan… LOTS of fruits and vegetables. Since I’m also on the breast feeding weight loss program, which burns a lot of calories in itself, I’m finding I’m hungry all day long. Even at 2:00am when I’m up for a baby feeding, I’m ravenous myself! So I’m struggling a bit to stay within my nutritional plan because I’m so hungry all the time. In which case, I try to eat just more fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains/complex carbs.

To conclude, here’s a pic of me 3 weeks post-pregnancy. I’m within a few pounds of my pre-pregnancy weight. Hopefully, this is a testament to why women should exercise during pregnancy if the doctor gives the OK. Most people don’t believe I was pregnant!