10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (#8) | Postpartum Abs

[@AlexandrDarius]

I'm a man and I use your post-partum exercises to actually strenghten my core because of the lower back pain, they are lower back friendly :-)

[@nourishmovelove]

Thanks for sharing

[@nancyg78]

I see you and I get motivated to continue doing your DR exercise even though I don’t see any changes in my stomach. I’ve been doing it for two years. I went from five fingers to two fingers, but I still look like I’m three months pregnant well, I will continue doing it. I’m not giving up.

[@nourishmovelove]

Thank you for choosing to sweat with us! Keep up the great work!

[@alexsamacdowall519]

Thank you so much for sharing that it took 13 months for you to get where you are! That’s encouraging to me! It takes time!

[@nourishmovelove]

Keep up the great work!

[@karenbecker2005]

Where were you when I was truly postpartum???!!! 9 years and 8 months postpartum (after my 3rd baby) and still loved it!! Thanks Lindsey!

[@nourishmovelove]

You're so awesome Karen! This is a great core workout to ALWAYS come back to! Keep up the good work!

[@cassondradaniels6296]

2 yrs postpartum and I just started adding this video and another 10 min video the last 2 weeks and my core already feels stronger, amazing!

[@nourishmovelove]

I am so glad these are helpful for you!

[@melodyait]

Another great Ab/DR option. Appreciate the transparency regarding your recoveries/journey. Thank you.

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you are loving the DR workout options! Thank you for choosing NML!

[@kseniaa6802]

Thank you for your videos, I felt so lost about postpartum recovery before I found your workouts. I really appreciate how short and to the point your videos are, it's actually feasible to fit into a mom's day!

[@nourishmovelove]

I am so glad these have been helpful for you!

[@meganengland5123]

So grateful for the postpartum core recovery workouts! Thank you!!

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you found your way to our DR Program! You are so awesome!

[@helenaprivitera7252]

Im a hugevfan of your diastasis recti workouts and have only just just discovered this one today. It's one of the best ! You never disappoint. Big love to you 💗

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you have been loving the DR challenge! Keep up the great work!

[@Talpop]

WoW 🤩 just started after 7 weeks postpartum and I am loving it. Finally feeling like myself again. I used to do CrossFit and after my episiotomy I felt discourage to never be able to feel the gratification of a good workout but I was wrong these workouts are awesome and I am pleased to have taken a rest prior because my mental state is far better now. Love to all postpartum mummas’s out there.

[@nourishmovelove]

Keep up the great work!

[@dinetteagterhuis1318]

You inspired me to start working out again after my second baby thanks to your 30 day postpartum plan. Now I am 8 weeks after my third baby and starting your plan again on monday! I recommended your plan and site in a Dutch Facebook group of women who delivered a baby in June this year and we’re actually creating a new group with women who will start the plan on monday. This way we can keep eachother motivated! Thanks so much, you rock!

[@nourishmovelove]

I LOVE THIS!! Thank you so much for sharing! You are so awesome! I love that you are finding motivation to workout PP -- STRONG MAMA! Thank you so much for sharing my plan with others and let me know how I can support you!

[@arsplastiques]

I'm not postpartum but I've done a lot of different ab exercises and this sequence really targeted my lower belly! Never really felt that sore in the bottom ab muscles before - thank you! Maybe one day I'll be able to see those ones! 😄

[@nourishmovelove]

Pure fire! Way to get it done!

[@lindsaymanning2212]

Thanks so much for your videos ! I’m two months postpartum and loving them. So inspiring and motivating. Love them so much. Your amazing ☺️

[@nourishmovelove]

That makes me so happy to hear! AWESOME WORK, Lindsay!! And congrats -- you're rocking these postpartum workouts mama!

[@karaclason]

I think this one was my favorite so far!!

[@nourishmovelove]

YAY! You are so awesome!

[@americanginger296]

I keep coming back to this one as an add-on to my main workout (if the kids are still napping)! Thank you for the awesome postpartum content!

[@nourishmovelove]

That is so awesome! So glad you love the postpartum content, we just launched a new program too -- www.nourishmovelove.com/postpartum-workout-plan/

[@jennifertrautmann9789]

This is fantastic! I used my foam roller today because what I had on hand. Time to find a ball!

[@nourishmovelove]

So awesome to use what you have! Thanks for sweating with me!

[@flexforchrist11]

This was awesome. Syrong enough to sweat but gentle enough to not injure 2 mpp

[@nourishmovelove]

Glad you liked this one!

[@julzgeoffrey2086]

That was amazing. Just what I've been looking for now I'm 10 months post partum. Thanks so much xx

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!! Congrats mama! We have a whole postpartum calendar filed with post-baby friendly workouts you might enjoy as well! www.nourishmovelove.com/postpartum-workout-plan/

[@beccaf2323]

I love how that makes my transverse abs burn! 🙏❤️

[@nourishmovelove]

Keep up the great work!

[@adindarifany8080]

just completed 14-day workout challenge #1. I’m excited for the #2 challenge!

[@nourishmovelove]

YES way to go!!! We just started a new 4-week challenge TODAY too! www.nourishmovelove.com/4-week-workout-plan-8/

[@rebeccagarciafarmer1890]

Lindsey! I just found your videos and am so thankful for YOU. I’m currently 3 months PP and have been struggling with the DR workouts that are posted as they weren’t doing the job. Flash forward to you and I’m hooked. You’re workings our exactly what is needed. Thank you!

[@nourishmovelove]

WELCOME Rebeck! I love it! So glad you're enjoying the workouts and keep up the good work mama! I actually have a full 30 Day PP Workout plan if you're interested -- www.nourishmovelove.com/postpartum-workout-plan/

[@rebeccagarciafarmer1890]

@@nourishmovelove DEFINITELY interested! Thank you so much lady!

[@taliaadamsson7914]

This was amazing, thank you! I am almost ten months post partum and my abs were shaking!

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you liked this one!

[@MelissaM0118]

I did this workout today and it’s great! I’ve been adding this and the 10 minute post part 10 minute lower abs workouts after I run or do HIIT, I end with your Ab workouts! I’m 3 years postpartum and I have diastis recti and I’m trying to get that pouch back down. Thank you!

[@nourishmovelove]

WAY TO GO mama!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@nicoledavis6242]

That was an awesome workout. I’m 12 weeks postpartum and this workout is perfect to get back into it. Thank you!

[@nourishmovelove]

You are so awesome mama!

[@ZemelFamily]

I am now 14 years post-partum ;) and just bookmarked this workout to do again - such a great deep ab targeted workout! Thanks, Lindsey!

[@nourishmovelove]

YEAH!! Great for anyone, truly!

[@turtlegirl132]

This was just what I needed. I'm consistently working out again postpartum, but needed some more focused workouts to tone my stomach up again, this was perfect!

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm so happy you found it useful! Thanks so much for giving it a try!

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm so happy you found it useful! Thanks so much for giving it a try!

[@lieslharewood]

Thank you - I did this one today.

[@nourishmovelove]

WAY TO GO!

[@pamhanna6792]

Amazing workout. I respectfully disagree with this being a beginner workout since you can up the intensity if you want, or keep it at beginner. I just found your channel. Can't wait to do more and I thank you so much, Pam

[@nourishmovelove]

SO glad you found your way to NML and are loving our DR program! You are so awesome!

[@MelissaM0118]

You should totally do an intermediate and advanced abs workout for postpartum women as well so they have something to progress to after the beginner abs! 😉

[@nourishmovelove]

I love that idea!! We'll add it to the list! Have you tried this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPbi56ce7uhlac or this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXyWdZqioLqVotU

[@nadiapayne4838]

Damn that was a burner! Table top did me in; sweating like summer in Arizona. 😆♥️

[@nourishmovelove]

Way to go Nadia, so glad you liked this one. I hope you come back for more!

[@thriveaftermenopause]

Thanks, awesome videos!

[@nourishmovelove]

Keep up the amazing work!

[@akshitaaggarwal8531]

You have been the part of my pregnancy fitness. I must say that because of your workouts, i felt much stronger throughout my pregnancy. Had easy delivery and fast recovery postpartum. I want to make your videos part of my postpartum journey as well. Could you please tell me if this workout is safe to do 6 weeks postpartum on daily basis?

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm so happy you found your way here!! I recommend our DR videos before advancing to this one. You can find them here! kzbin.info/aero/PLpa0d6IJAhbjxlK1l2-WcD5F64jNg58t0

[@iwonadacka2015]

Love this one ❤

[@nourishmovelove]

Way to get it done!

[@gracezook1140]

Thanks so much! These are perfect.

[@nourishmovelove]

I’m so glad you loved this one!

[@jennakinsbursky1751]

The superman and bear pose ones killed me! thank u!!

[@nourishmovelove]

SO tough, right? Way to go!!

[@barbaramiller877]

Linsey you are amazing and so are your workouts I was so bummed with my belly after having 2 daughters in 17 months I looked at myself in the mirror and I told myself I have got to do something so I have been doing your ab workouts and I have been doing them for almost 2 weeks now and my belly is starting to look amazing again my abbs are shining through and I’m getting more confident so I want to Thankyou so much for your videos they have helped me so much♥️Also I wanted to know if u had issues with loose stretched skin and if u have any tips for that?

[@nourishmovelove]

I am so happy you found your way here and have been loving the workouts!! It truly just takes consistency and time! You've got this!!

[@fernandafreitas9311]

I love your videos!!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@nourishmovelove]

Thanks so much for watching!! I'm so glad you're loving them, and I hope you keep coming back for more!

[@Mouthwateringrecipeskitchen]

Should i increase time or only follow your videos for revover my dr

[@nourishmovelove]

I would follow the plan! www.nourishmovelove.com/28-day-diastasis-recti-workout-plan/

[@Mouthwateringrecipeskitchen]

@@nourishmovelove i am following your plan but i am asking should i repeat the sets

[@debosreedutta9181]

Hello mam, Recently I healed my diastasis recti with your exercises. Now can you give me weekly workout plan?

[@nourishmovelove]

So happy you found your way here! You could start our 30-Day Beginner Workout Plan: www.nourishmovelove.com/beginner-workout-plans/ Or you could follow along with the free workout plans our team is doing each week by subscribing to our email list: www.nourishmovelove.com/subscribe/

[@debosreedutta9181]

@@nourishmovelove thanks

[@valeriav6055]

Hi! thanks for the amazing workout and plan!! I've been following your amazing 30days pregnancy plan till my 38week! I can't wait to start the post-partum one!!! How long after a C-section can I start following your 30 days post partum program? thanks!!

[@nourishmovelove]

YOU ARE SO AMAZING mama!! Way to go! And it all depends on how your delivery goes, the recovery process varies from person to person, but I started moving again around the 4-5 week mark. Starting slow with 2-3 days a week and slowing adding on.

[@susiecottick3413]

I’m not PP but love your workouts. What am I doing wrong if I’m not feeling “the burn” or shaking? I feel like I’m tightening my abs as best I can?

[@nourishmovelove]

Hi! I'm so happy you found your way here! If you feel your core muscles are shaking, it's likely because they're trying to stabilize your body! It's not necessarily a sign that you have to stop, but definitely take a break if you need to. You just want to make sure your form isn't compromised. You can modify as needed and just keep up with core work regularly -- as the muscles become stronger, the shaking will decrease!

[@vanishreevelmurugan7225]

I’m doing your diastatis recti workout. I have 3 finger separation. Shall I start doing these exercises too??

[@nourishmovelove]

YES, this is a great add-one (progression) to the DR exercises! Keep up the great work! You can also try this one -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKObZ6SMZ8mhmcU

[@Ainholai]

Hi Lindsey! Can I start to do this at 4 weeks postpartum? I had a very quick and easy delivery with no stitches. I believe I am fully recover. I was doing a bit of exercise during these last weeks but I want to focus on my belly as it looks like an empty bag! Do you recommend me to wait a little bit more? Thanks in advanced!

[@nourishmovelove]

I always recommend checking in with your doctor or midwife --they'll know best! When you get cleared for exercise, I recommend starting with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@kseniaa6802]

Hi Lindsay! Thank you again for all your videos, they are so awesome!! I have a question: I am at 20 months postpartum and my stomach has not gone back to normal, I cannot make it completely flat even if I squeeze it in towards my spine, it still sticks out. Should I continue doing exercises like these or do I need to do something more intense to regain the sixpack 😅?

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you are loving NMLs workouts! I would recommend following along with our full DR program to properly repair your core! -- www.nourishmovelove.com/diastasis-recti-program/

[@kseniaa6802]

​@@nourishmovelove Hi Lindsay, thank you once again! I started day 1 yesterday and it is already very helpful with explanation of soft vs hard doming 🥰😀

[@andrewprobert9006]

Hi, I found your 8 DR exercise video about 1 year postpartum and have been trying to do them consistently a few nights a week for a few months. I’m wondering how to know when I should move up to this video?

[@nourishmovelove]

If you're able to do the DR exercises without noticing coning or doming of the ab you can move up to this one!

[@danip815]

@@nourishmovelove please help..will coning and doming go away once dr is closed?? I heard that it never goes away but it’s the way u engage ur core while doing exercise ,just that it doesn’t show that way while working out.. Please reply

[@alexhumphries4095]

Great quick workout. Thank you.

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you liked this one Alex! Nice work and if you're up for the challenge give this 7 Minute Abs Workout a shot -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6adnqYjd6Ges0

[@dylanhickey9092]

Hi Lindsey, I just discovered your site and I'm loving the postpartum calendar. I'm 8 weeks post. I do have a question about this workout. If we are using a throw pillow, how can we modify the Table Top Roll Out? I've just been keeping my elbows stable on the pillow and moving my torso forward and back but I don't think that's in keeping with the spirit of the exercise...

[@nourishmovelove]

Hi Dylan! I'm so glad you stumbled across my workout videos + postpartum workout calendar! Great question! You can 1) perform a plank walk out 2) perform low plank dolphins or pike ups where you push your hips up and return down to the starting position (reference move #9 in this ab workout video -- www.nourishmovelove.com/best-lower-ab-workout-for-women/)!

[@ah-workout-22]

Beautiful girl and amazing workout ❤

[@anacokovic]

Are this abs workouts diastasis recti safe? I am 7 weeks postpartum, and still have diastasis, but I was cleared by my doctor to start working out.

[@nourishmovelove]

Hi! I personally like to start with this DR-safe ab video when I'm newly postpartum and then work up the this beginner abs! -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@anacokovic]

@@nourishmovelove thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ have to ask, did you use stomack support belt in your postpartum during your day or during your excercises?

[@aryabaha2567]

Hello dear I have a question about I am 12 weeks postpartum I can do crunches I do tree days before but I am not sure it is better for me or not.must I do mummy tummy workout I well be happy you answer me it is very important for me tanks

[@nourishmovelove]

Hi! This is a good workout to try, but you should modify moves if you notice any coning or doming in your midsection. This is another one I'd recommend if you have diastasis recti -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@VindiVinchi1]

Great workout! Had to keep stopping because I had 3 terriers that wouldn’t leave me alone while doing it😂

[@nourishmovelove]

So glad you liked this one!

[@Als1822]

is this diasis recti safe? and do you recommend adding another workout to this one? 10 min seem too less

[@nourishmovelove]

I personally like to add a quick core routine to an upper body day! And I recommend starting with this one if you have DR -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@courtneyshanahan8908]

Fantastic workout! Been looking for something to target the lower pooch under the belt button after having my daughter. How often would you recommend repeating this workout during the week? I enjoyed Being able to use my stress ball for this work out and felt like it really help me target the certain areas like with the Gluth bridge. Thank you so much

[@nourishmovelove]

AWESOME WORK, Courtney! I'd recommend adding this routine 3 times a week and seeing how you feel!

[@courtneyshanahan8908]

@@nourishmovelove thank you so much!

[@valerijakurklietiene5983]

Hello, thank you very much for excercises, there is a question, when l can start other workouts for lower abs? Can l start with 1 finger diasis regti or there have to be completely no separation?

[@nourishmovelove]

With 1 finger you can start but I would recommend slowing down and following along with Rachel in my other core workouts!

[@valerijakurklietiene5983]

Sorry, l can't find video with Rachel, can you send?

[@nutankodali3175]

How much time will it take to get back to normal

[@nourishmovelove]

There is no specific timeline since every body is different! I would continue working through the plan!

[@katsons3]

Lindsey, you mentioned in video there are 10 exercise and 10 minutes. Your list and exercises you did were 9. May I please ask what is the 10th exercise. TY

[@nourishmovelove]

Good catch! I think we ran out of time so we only fit 9 exercises in, this is the full workout!

[@katsons3]

@@nourishmovelove what would have been the 10th thing? You were about to go to table top for something. I am interested :). and what size ball did you use for this. Does the size of the ball matters? TY

[@amalvvays]

So hard pp😅 working at chppin away 💪🏽

[@nourishmovelove]

You got this!! Postpartum workouts are HUMBLING and you're doing awesome!

[@fatenmadanat1060]

Hey! What size sponge ball are you using here? I’ve been doing your DR ab workout video and I love it! Thank you!

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm so glad you're loving it!! Here's the one I use! amzn.to/3jFRk1d

[@almendracampbell3528]

Hello, is your postpartum workouts plan made for people who have diastasis recti?

[@nourishmovelove]

Yes, of course you know your body best and can modify as needed! Also have you tried these 8 Moves for DR -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@cakeorpurse]

Hiya :) is this safe for postpartum hernias as well??

[@nourishmovelove]

I have to defer to your doc or midwife on that one, all depends on the severity of the hernia....but I highly suggest these core exercises (slightly more gentle and great for postpartum) -- 8 Diastasis Recti Safe Ab Exercises - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@sairaansari1854]

Are these safe for a 1.5 finger DR gap

[@nourishmovelove]

I recommend starting with this before progressing up to this Beginner Abs video! -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@CrossCountryandAcrossthePond]

Love your videos but how do I find my core?? I experience doming with every exercise. 🥴

[@nourishmovelove]

It takes time and consistency! I recommend following along with this workout plan - www.nourishmovelove.com/diastasis-recti-program/

[@valealc._1560]

While doing this workout do we have to squeeze our stomach? L

[@nourishmovelove]

Yes, engage your core!

[@nanaowusuah153]

Can i do these with diastasis?

[@nourishmovelove]

I recommend starting with this video and progressing up to the beginner abs once you feel you've mastered the moves in this one -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o

[@Mouthwateringrecipeskitchen]

Should i increase time ?

[@nourishmovelove]

I would recommend following the full plan here - www.nourishmovelove.com/28-day-diastasis-recti-workout-plan/

[@ctech3984]

Can we do this exercise thise who have diasestic recte

[@nourishmovelove]

This is the next progression from our Diastasis Recti workout video -- once you're able to perform those moves without coning or doming, you can progress up to this video!

[@divyamangla8754]

How to exhale inhale doing exercises

[@nourishmovelove]

Exhale on the hardest part of the movement!

[@vanishreevelmurugan7225]

Hello dear. This is Vanishree from India. I love all your video especially Diastatis recti video. I have been doing diastatis recti exercises for a month and processed 4 finger gap to 3 finger gap. Still I’m doing these exercises to close 3 finger gap. In between I have few queries to ask you. Could I get your email I’d please?

[@nourishmovelove]

I love it and I'm so glad you're hard work is paying off! My email is [e-mail]

[@rhondaurb]

Could I do the first workout flat on the ground and just push my abs in?

[@nourishmovelove]

I'm sorry I don't understand what your question?

[@rhondaurb]

@@nourishmovelove I mean instead of sitting in a C shape could I lay flat on the ground and push my stomach towards the ground as opposed to towards the ball?

[@nourishmovelove]

Oh yes that works as well!

[@rhondaurb]

@@nourishmovelove thank you. I don't have a stress ball so that's the reason why I asked. ❤

[@micah1754]

If someone has diastasis recti this workout could be potentially very dangerous and worsen the condition. I think this should be mentioned at the start of the video. Front planks are far too much load for a compromised core.

[@nourishmovelove]

Thanks for your feedback. I've been working with a postpartum PT who has taught me that research has changed - she's told me to look at "hard" doming/coning vs. "soft" doming/coning and that it's important to modify exercises when you notice hard doming (core is working too hard) but some soft doming can be ok! More info in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2S7iZaVmLmMgLc

[@kellymelvin3049]

“Challenge exercise #8” would be clear that this is not for beginners, she does a lot of beginner exercises

[@user-veranda558]

I have not such a ball(((

[@nourishmovelove]

You can use a kids toy ball or a throw pillow folded in half!

[@IrmaB6]

Does anyone know where video #7 is ? Sigh

[@nourishmovelove]

Here is video 7 -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XdaKZ4nqx5d5o