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Postpartum Weight Loss Program - Week 1

If you're following the Postpartum Weight Loss Program, the chart below maps out your cardio, strength training, ab and flexibility workouts for Week 1.

Day Cardio Abs Strength Training Flexibility
Day 1 Option 1 - Beginner Walking or Cycling
Option 2 -
Beginner Interval Workout
Option 3 -
Low Impact Cardio Blast
Option 4 -
10-minute walk
Postpartum Abs    Rest Total body stretch
Day 2 Rest
Rest

Option 1 - Postpartum Strength Workout
Option 2 - Quick Strength: Perform the following exercises for 30-60 seconds each, one after the other for a short circuit workout:

Other options:
Basic Beginner Workout
Total Body, Intermediate
Total Body Home Workout

Total body stretch
Day 3 Basic Cardio: Choose any activity move at a moderate pace for 10-20 minutes. Option 1: Postpartum Ab Workout
Option 2: Basic Ab Workout
Rest Lower Body Stretch
Day 4 Rest
Rest Rest Option 1 - Lower Body Stretch
Option 2 - Morning & Evening Yoga
Option 3 - Relaxing Stretch with an Exercise Ball 
Day 5 Rest
Rest Option 1 - Postpartum Strength Workout
Option 2 - Quick Strength Circuit:

Other options:
Basic Beginner Workout
Total Body
Total Body Home Workout

Total body stretch
Day 6 Option 1 - Beginner Walking or Cycling
Option 2 - Beginner Interval Workout
Option 3 - Low Impact Cardio Blast
Option 4 - 10-minute walk
Postpartum Abs  Rest Total body stretch
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