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Postpartum Weight Loss Program - Week 3

If you're following the Postpartum Weight Loss Program, the chart below maps out your cardio, strength training, ab and flexibility workouts for Week 3.

Day Cardio Abs Strength Training Flexibility
Day 1 Option 1: Intermediate Interval Workout
Option 2: 40-Minute Cardio Medley
Option 3: Advanced Cardio Blast
Option 4 - Quick Cardio: 15-minute walk
Abs & Core    Rest Total Stretch with Bands
Day 2 Rest
Rest

Option 1 - Total Body Intermediate
Option 2 - Quick Strength Circuit, repeat for a total of two circuits:
Total body stretch
Day 3 Basic Cardio: Choose any activity and move at a moderate pace for 15-25 minutes. Abs & Core
Rest Lower Body Stretch
Day 4 Active Rest:  Add more activity to your day by taking the stairs, walking more or putting more energy into daily tasks.
Rest Rest Option 1 - Total Stretch with Resistance Bands
Option 2 - Yoga on the Ball
Option 3 - Strengthen & Stretch the Lower Back 
Day 5 Rest
Rest Option 1 - Total Body Intermediate
Option 2 - Quick Strength Circuit, repeat for a total of two circuits:
Total body stretch
Day 6 Option 1: Intermediate Interval Workout
Option 2: 40-Minute Cardio Medley
Option 3: Advanced Cardio Blast
Option 4 - Quick Cardio: 15-minute walk
Abs & Core  Rest Total Stretch with Bands

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