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Postpartum Weight Loss Program - Week 2

If you're following the Postpartum Weight Loss Program, the chart below maps out your cardio, strength training, ab and flexibility workouts for Week 2.

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 -
15-minute walk
Bonus Challenge: Add 3-5 minutes of medium-high intensity exercise at the end of your workout.
Postpartum Abs    Rest Total body stretch
Day 2 Rest
Rest

Option 1 - Postpartum Strength Workout
Bonus Challenge: Add one set of each exercise, performing 8-10 reps.
Option 2 - Quick Strength Circuit:

Optional Quick Strength Bonus Challenge:  Repeat at least two of the above exercises for 30-60 seconds.

Total body stretch
Day 3 Basic Cardio: Choose any activity move at a moderate pace for 15-25 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 - Stretch with an Exercise Ball 
Day 5 Rest
Rest Option 1 - Postpartum Strength Workout
Bonus Challenge: Add one set of each exercise, performing 8-10 reps.
Option 2 - Quick Strength Circuit:

Optional Quick Strength Bonus Challenge:  Repeat at least two of the above exercises for 30-60 seconds.

Total body stretch
Day 6 Option 1 - Beginner Walking or Cycling
Option 2 -
Beginner Interval Workout
Option 3 -
Low Impact Cardio Blast
Option 4
- 15-minute walk
Bonus Challenge: Add 3-5 minutes of medium-high intensity exercise at the end of your workout.
Postpartum Abs  Rest Total body stretch
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