Exercises to AVOID with Diastasis Recti - Postpartum Ab Exercises - Rectus Diastasis Friendly

[@maxxmagnum007]

This helped me tremendously. I am a 58 year old male (former powerlifter). I am in the process of dropping bodyfat and trying to repair this problem. Its always great to find a quality site that gives you the proper information.

[@toneandtighten]

Fantastic, Will! Glad I could help!

[@claumondragas]

I love it! I'm a dancer and a pilates instructor as well as a mom, had the DR, had a back surgery and knee surgery, been to many fisiotherapists and you truly know what you are talking about! Thank you so much, you guys make a lovely team too

[@toneandtighten]

You are so welcome! I appreciate your kind words!

[@alghamdinoha1983]

Wow this is so helpful, I was totally doing all the wrong exercises. This should be taught to every pregnant woman before giving birth. Thank you .

[@toneandtighten]

I could not agree more, Noha! A lot of doctors do not talk about diastasis recti and many women do not know! I am glad you found this information useful!

[@toneandtighten]

Were you doing the wrong exercises? The right exercises performed the correct way can work WONDERS healing up your DR. Try these out and let me know your progress! Unsure if you have diastasis recti? Here's how you can check at home: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKS0iImMn92Gpbc

[@MerriceScully]

How many reps?

[@toneandtighten]

3 sets of 10 reps of each exercise is a great number to start with. Thanks Merrice!

[@Jesscha77]

Thank you for posting this video! GREAT info for me to start out with! My question is, would you still recommend these exercises for someone as myself who has DR & a repaired umbilical hernia? Or could you help point me to some informational tips? Thank you so much!

[@danb.6104]

I'm one of those guys with a big belly. I don't drink alcohol so I can't call it a "Beer" belly. I't's just years of neglect and over eating. I was OBVIOUSLY doing the wrong exercises. My problem was getting worse and now I know why. I needed a name of the ailment and the RIGHT exercises. Great explanations and great sidekick. (Will a "Belly band" provide temporary help in the mean time?) Thank you Jared!

[@mariamgano5683]

My son is 2yrs 4months and I have a 4finger gaps can this exercise still help me heal

[@roninworlock]

I'm a guy and i just found out i have this. Started weight loss. Lost 25 lbs so far. Now I'm going to start these! Thank you! This has been very stressful.

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome! Congratulations on your weight loss and I hope you see great results!

[@richlisa8134]

FINALY a proper description for the DR. Thanks.

[@toneandtighten]

You bet! Glad it was helpful!

[@StefaneJaspering]

THANK YOU! I was definitely doing the wrong exercises. 🤦🏼‍♀️ this is super helpful. Thank you so much. You wife is adorable and you guys make such a sweet couple.

[@toneandtighten]

Hi Punky J! Great to see you again! I'm so glad you liked this video and I hope it helps you out! Thank you so much for your kind words - you're so sweet!

[@johnconnerhudgeons]

Punky J thank you so much!

[@saintmich]

Day 6ttf

[@amuonimaaamponsah-kaakyire4969]

Same here...

[@SM-fo5le]

I really appreciate how thorough you are in the notes under the video. A lot of content creators try to entice you to watch the entire video by leaving the most vital information out of the description. But your attention to detail and commitment to educating your viewers in both the video and the description is much more effective in motivating me to engage with your content! Thank you so much, this was really helpful.

[@toneandtighten]

What a nice thing to say, S M! Thank you! I am all about helping as many people as I can with as much information as I can! Thank you for sharing!

[@maryannem6285]

I have been doing pilates with crunches, sit-ups and planks for the last 4 years! I have DR and chronic back pain. Thank you for the information and I hope this will change my life!

[@toneandtighten]

You're so welcome! I am so glad you found this video so you can start your journey of healing your DR!

[@ItsJustAdaV]

I've had DR for a few years and these are the first exercises where I could feel the muscles engaging. Thanks!

[@toneandtighten]

Awesome, ADA Velez! Good luck healing your DR!

[@jopro86]

best video ever!!!!!you and your beautiful wife made my day

[@toneandtighten]

That is so nice of you to say, Jo Pro! Thank you so much and I hope this helps!

[@clhe5775]

I just subscribed. I have been trying for years, was fit and had a few surgeries recommended by doctor I'm not certain helped but rather made things worse, even became depressed over this issue. You guys are super cute and I appreciate the information. On to a new journey!

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you for your kind comment! I hope you find these exercises effective!

[@brittanyallen5796]

She’s looking at her husband like she wants to have that 5th baby hahah

[@jcb4826]

Glad I ran across this! I'm a guy that's lifted for for over 20yrs and after a 5+yr layoff and almost 45 now I've tried to start lifting again and discovered my diastasis recti about a month into training so most of that's on hold now. I've been trying to tighten everything for the past few weeks, not just pulling in. The hardest part is just remembering to stay tight during work and regular daily activities. If I can fix this they say it could be a major reason for my back pain too which would be amazing. Good luck everyone!

[@toneandtighten]

Best of luck to you!

[@justme1782]

OMG!! I am horrified because I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and since no one told me about this condition I am just realizing now that I have been doing all the wrong exercises and have probably made it worst.😓😓😓 No wonder the belly wasn't decreasing! Thank you SO much for your clear explanations. Your wife is definitely the cutest ever and you both make a very lovely couple and a wonderful team.😍😍 I am checking the playlist as you advise me, slowly but surely. I will keep you updated on my progress. God bless you both for all your hard work!! Much love from your new enthusiastic subscriber, Jo 😊 And video LIKED of course! 💛 💚 💙 💜 ❤️

[@justme1782]

by the way, I am assuming that these exercises can help with a belly formed after such a surgery and a c-section...? I hope the answer is yes... And also, it was four years ago... so...crossing my fingers!!. I will definitely talk to my gynecologist about all this, as well. I am going to give him a piece of my mind for not telling me that this could have had some thing to do every time I complained about my saggy belly! 😒 luckily, KZbin channels like yours are being a total eye opener for me!!😊😊

[@toneandtighten]

Just Me - your comment totally made my day!! It's crazy to me how DR is something that many doctors do not discuss with their patients, but it's a problem that so many deal with! And yes, these are the right exercises to help any belly pooch after a surgery and c-section. I appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best. Please keep me updated on your progress! I also have a program that is perfect for healing your core the right way - you can check it out if you want: www.toneandtightenstore.com/mommytummyfix Have a great day!

[@marinakrumina5624]

Thank you and to your wonderful wife! After pregnancy it is a perfect advice, that I was searching for!🙏

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Marina Krumina! This information is crucial for all postpartum moms to know!

[@simple7143]

3:56 your welcome!

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you!

[@ThisIsGalilee]

The exercises not to do are no less important - I've been doing these too. I only just found out about DR and I'm now 63! Will try these exercises and hope for the best.

[@toneandtighten]

You're exactly right, Sara! Th wrong exercises actually exacerbate the problem and prolong healing time. I hope these help you out!

[@heartsandmindsathome]

Good job, mama! 💪👏 I'm so glad I stumbled across this. I appreciate the inclusion of what to do, instead of just what not to do. After 7 babies, I am just at a loss for where to start for fear of injuring myself. This is super helpful!

[@toneandtighten]

You are so welcome! I am glad you found my channel and that you are finding the content valuable!

[@agnieszkak7137]

This looks very promising, and you have explained it and demonstrated it it together so clearly!

[@nataliadobosz1499]

This was very helpful! Trainers should help incorporate these in their training.

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much, Natalia! I am glad you found this video helpful!

[@GodIsWithUs4LIFE]

Avoid 🚫Crunches 🚫Sit-ups and 🚫Planks. Great tips, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@toneandtighten]

My pleasure, Ruhama! Hope it helps you!

[@swatipawar660]

@@toneandtighten shd we avoid planks ?

[@lenapowell8275]

Can we return to those no-to-do's after healing DR?

[@urScorpioLady]

When can we start doing them again?

[@ShammyM.]

Planks? What a lie and a joke. The other two are true but planks strengthen the inner core.

[@marieevergrim8726]

Thank you so much! I feel lucky to come across this video as a dozen of ones I've watched before were all incorrect. I can't say how thankful I'm

[@toneandtighten]

You bet! I hope it helps!

[@Blissful8640]

I never knew of this condition what wonderful timing. I am 8 months post partum and just discovered I have 2 finger gap which is why I still look very much pregnant with my pooch

[@toneandtighten]

Mwansa - you are in the right place! I hope that this video helps! I also have more videos to help with diastasis recti and closing the gap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZDKp59-hMalhrM

[@Blissful8640]

@@toneandtighten you are truly God sent. Thank you this is amazing

[@maxwell123073]

Thank you for using her.. she is the BEST example and keeps me following you guys ❤

[@toneandtighten]

Oh, thank you! She is the best!

[@kamlanathoo3725]

Wow thank you 4all proper ex 2do 4da tummy. Def going to try it. ( DR corrective exercises. An u made it so easy to understand 🍀

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome, Kamla Nathoo! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

[@alancharles6789]

The clarity and sense your commentary gives is wonderful. Add the presence of you beautiful mother of four wife and this the site for a fat bloke that had the fright of seeing the Alien trying to burst out of my stomach like it did with John Hurt. I will stick with you and take before & after shots! Alan from Melbourne Derbyshire.

[@toneandtighten]

I appreciate your support!

[@angelika77st]

Thank you again for the tips. I was doing the wrong exercises also. A gym instructor told me to do them, even though I told him I was having this issue, I had told him on youtube they had advised against them, but he did not take me seriously. But hey, you are wonderful and I will see how the progress goes 😍💪❤

[@toneandtighten]

Oh wow! I'm so glad you found this video and this information! The worst thing you can do is aggressively train this injured muscle before properly rehabbing it, so I hope you see the success you're after. Be sure to check out the other workouts in our "postpartum fitness" playlist for more exercises that will help. Good luck, Angie!

[@angelika77st]

@@toneandtighten yes, thank you, I love your videos. I will

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@katemaguire446]

Starting to show signs of DR, won’t be able to get in to see my Dr. for another few weeks and I was planning to start exercising this weekend for it. Literally everything I planned on doing is wrong. You really saved me from doing some damage. I appreciate it.

[@toneandtighten]

Oh, you are so welcome! I am glad you found this video in time!

[@kakalichatterjee9387]

I was doing wrong exercises.Now doing these right ones and really getting result.I had not taken care of myself after my child birth 16 years ago. Still your these exercises working .Thank you.Thank you very much.

[@aprilhuntington]

Thank you for this! Most D.R. videos are teasers for programs and they never give you the info. Much appreciated! Go, Wife! You're awesome.

[@toneandtighten]

Oh, thanks so much! I am glad you found this helpful and thanks for commenting!

[@fajigyrl]

Thank you! This is so helpful- especially the offerings of alternative exercises.

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, fajigyrl! I'm glad you like it!

[@aveen9397]

You have no idea how helpful your videos are thank you so much

[@toneandtighten]

I'm so glad!

[@kyleplancich921]

Love it! And love that your wife is your model!

[@toneandtighten]

Me too! She is the best!

[@pastorsurya]

i suffer from this condition and was doing the wrong exercises. I am happy i ended up here.

[@toneandtighten]

I am glad you ended up here too! I hope you start to see an improvement!

[@steveperry2460]

Now, this is something that all personal trainers should know about. I started back in the gym early this year after a 20 year hiatus. I showed the personal trainer my abdomen bulge and he had me straight up doing planks and sit ups including weight exercises that were highly stressful on the higher AB muscles.

[@toneandtighten]

Oh man! I'm sorry to hear that, Steve! Performing the wrong exercises can perpetuate the damage and stall the healing. I'm glad you found this video and hope this knowledge/these principles help you out!

[@jennifermay1986]

The best video about DR I’ve seen on KZbin, thank you!

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you so much! I hope you find these exercises effective!

[@TabataChanToon]

Hi, I also have a KZbin channel, rate my workouts and join

[@susoso12]

Thank you for the efforts you put on this amazing video..I really can not thank you enough...you are amazing.. Even though I am frustrated because of my DR but when I see your videos I really feel I can do it..Thank you for saving me ❤

[@toneandtighten]

What a great comment, Suha! It's absolutely our pleasure to help you out! YOU CAN DO IT! Be patient and be consistent and I know great things can happen for you!

[@ruthiebrenda4595]

Just had my third baby and am dying to get my pre-pregnancy body. Determined to try out those 3 exercises, and thanks for pointing the don'ts

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Achen! Remember to be patient and be careful as you are recovering from delivering your baby. Good luck!

[@melanienorman8981]

This reallly helped me! Had twins 5 months ago.. I’ve been doing these and I hardly see my Diastasis Recti anymore! It’s pretty much healed!! Thank you so much! God Bless You!!

[@toneandtighten]

Melanie - THIS IS AWESOME! I am so happy to hear that this has been helping you and congrats on doing the work to heal your DR! Thanks so much for leaving a comment and letting me know (and congrats on TWINS!). Have a good day!

[@mehnaazmohiuddin]

wow just wow. VERY WELL EXPLAINED. I love how you 2 are a beautiful team

[@mehnaazmohiuddin]

this is the best video for DR

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you so much, mehnaaz mohiuddin!

[@amberpowell8351]

Thank you! This video was extremely helpful!!!

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome, Amber Powell! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

[@richardfweeler2939]

Just what we need a concise well explained and displayed exercise program to follow and develop, many thanks , excellent video

[@toneandtighten]

Absolutely! I am glad you found this informative!

[@KathehFIT]

This is probably the best video i seen this that so closely related on Csection thank you

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, KathehFit! I hope this helps you! Thanks for commenting!

[@shes_a_pearl]

Thank you so much for the summary notes!!!!!!! This video was perfectly executed!

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Chelsea Wesley! I hope you got the information you needed!

[@sarahsselflovelifestyle463]

Thank you so much for this information! God bless you!

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much, Sarah Moore! I appreciate it.

[@raeanna451]

Thank you so much for this video. Holy moley abdominal vacuums have made a huuuuuuuge difference for me just 6 weeks postpartum. And you explained how to do them perfectly.

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you, Rae Anna! Stomach vacuums are a game changer for the abs!

[@Encouragethyself]

Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful!

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome, K. Latasha! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

[@talllala]

Thank you so much for this. It's appalling the way so many women are not advised about diastasis recti and the importance of doing corrective exercises after birth. Perhaps things are better now, but I was told nothing about DR by my midwife or doctor 15 years ago and consequently did lots of the wrong exercises that made it much worse! This is great.

[@toneandtighten]

I could not agree more, talllala! I am trying my best to get the information out there! Thanks for sharing!

[@vlupis1]

You guys are beautiful, smart and always with great advices!

[@toneandtighten]

You're too kind! Thank you so much!

[@tracyr173]

WOW. This is so informative. I will be doing these exercises from now on to fix my problem. Thank you so much.

[@toneandtighten]

You're so welcome!

[@gingerl3146]

Thank you! It’s great to see this info from a PT. I’m perplexed, because it seems I barely had DR immediately postpartum, but now 15 months later I have the coning and “popped belly button” in certain positions (like plank, etc). Have you seen anyone who has regressed like this? I’m not having pain, so am not thinking umbilical hernia at this point 😕

[@toneandtighten]

Hi Ginger! Actually yours is not an uncommon report. Please don't take this personally, but oftentimes it can take 6-12 months to lose all the fat a woman gains during pregnancy. It may not have been noticeable at first, but as you've slimmed back down it can become more apparent. Just stay consistent with the right exercises and you should start to see some improvement. I just posted this vid this week - might be a great place to start! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqXSppiLfqideJo Good luck!

[@eldayanuar6141]

Oh thank you doc I've been do the plank, crunches, sit ups for almost a year, tearing the DR more Cryyyy

[@swatikumar8693]

Nyc... The lady has a great sense of humor...and thank you for sharing info..

[@toneandtighten]

Swati - it's true! She has to put up with me. :) You are welcome - I hope that the info was helpful! Have a great day!

[@beenabadjatya5880]

Tone and Tighten up the

[@wsmith4906]

As a male I am one of the few with DR. I bought a exercise machine called the Torso Track and was holding a plank like move at full extension and I got DR all at once 20 years ago. The pain has gone away but the belly still bulges. I recently started an exercise program to flatten it and was doing, you guessed it, sit ups, so I am glad I found this video! I will start these exercises tomorrow. Thanks!!!!!.

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, W Smith! I hope you find these exercises effective!

[@TheTaffimup]

Very informative and enlightening video thank you!! I've been doing planks and was wondering I'm starting to look pregnant again 🙆‍♀️ thank you!!

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!

[@DavidFraser007]

Had this problem for 2 years, I had a break from training due to cancer treatment. Now I started training again and this muscle is still a problem . My doctor just told me what it is. Now I have the exercises to combat the problem. Thank you.

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, David! I hope these exercises help you and thanks for commenting!

[@Mempismini]

Very informative. But on a side note. I love how you are so intuned with your wife and her feelings. It’s nice to see an amazing husband. Didn’t think they still made them. Lol

[@toneandtighten]

That is so kind, 901erika! Thank you so much for the compliment!

[@raquelgonzalez2050]

I’ve had DR 2nd and 3rd pregnancy. I know you know hay you are talking about. Now I’ve been dealing with it for 5 years. No MD has mentioned it once during examination. Mine is 2.5 fingers wide and goes in deep. I will start these exercises asap and will record results.

[@toneandtighten]

I hope you see great results with these!

[@vidz953]

I love your explanation about why to avoid regular planks - it makes so much sense! Have you found it difficult to resolve DR in your post partum patients who are still breastfeeding? I'm wondering how much impact the relaxin still has.

[@Sara-Eevtea]

Im so glad I found this video, my baby is 1 year old and Im back into my small shirts and size 4 jeans but for some reason the "mommy pooch" wouldnt go away. I was doing the wrong excersices for sure!

[@toneandtighten]

I am glad you found this video too! Good luck in your recovery!

[@banupriya7980]

@@toneandtighten dear Jared, please answer me, once my DR is closed can I do my regular crunches n planks?

[@sabrinam.4306]

Love your videos and all the info ! And I must say the summary notes are so helpful 👏🏻 and props to lil mama for the motivation !Just beautiful .. Thanks y'all !

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much, Sabrina! I am happy to hear that it helped! And thank you for your kind words about my wife - I think she is pretty awesome too. :)

[@renata200810]

This video is the best explanation of the DR that i have seen. And the explanation about the exercises is really good. To be honest, i was really upset that with DR i am limited of my options about what exercises i can do. But with the substitutes showed in this video (and the fact that they work), i dont feel that bad. Thank you!!

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome! I appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@10Benish]

Thanks for these great tips!!! HELPED ALOT ! I would like to know if its ok to do squats while dealing with DR?

[@PeelOutSideways]

It might be a bit late, but for the rest that we’re wondering - Don’t do squats if you have this. Too much pressure on the abdomen

[@nimtata6244]

@@PeelOutSideways squats actually are diastisis recti friendly

[@TabataChanToon]

Hi, I also have a KZbin channel, rate my workouts and join🐱

[@happinessmadu5377]

Thanks alot i have subscribed after watching now,i have doing the wrong exercises. Am glad i got here. I will start the write ones

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome! I am so glad you found this video and were able to stop doing the wrong exercises. I hope you see some progress soon!

[@LeslieBlackHeartAwakening]

Wow... learning about DR this week explains so much about my body struggles. Thank you! My 2nd and last baby is now 26. I have a huge DR gap in my Solar Plexus area. For years my transverse colon has been popping into the gap when I exercise and at other times. Would you recommend your program if I have developed an abdominal wall hernia in the DR gap???? I have seen many fitness, yoga, doctors, bodyworkers, etc over the decades who have not been helpful or even incorrect. THANK YOU for your professional advice here.

[@toneandtighten]

Wow! What a story, Leslie! I would definitely recommend you start with these exercises (check out other workouts in my "Postpartum Fitness" playlist) to see if they help. Give it 3-4 weeks of consistent effort and I hope you see an improvement!

[@trevikok]

Thank you so much from the Netherlands! It was so helpful and clearly explained.

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mckennapavich1322]

SO good, very inspiring and informational! Looking forward to taking some stress off of my back that has been compensating for my weak stomach muscles 😃

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you, McKenna Pavich! These exercises will definitely help ease your back pain!

[@mckennapavich1322]

@@toneandtighten I also checked out your guys website and am very interested in buying the program! It's not a bad price at all, just not quite in our budget yet but soon, very soon LOL! How can I share my results as I seen others do on the website?

[@toneandtighten]

Right now, the program is $30 off using the code MOMMY30 so now is the best time! When you buy the program, you get invited to a Facebook group and you can share them in there or you can email me!

[@mckennapavich1322]

@@toneandtighten oh wow! That's amazing 😭 thank you so so much! I don't have Facebook but I will be emailing my progress of the 21 day challenge as well as the full program so people can see the difference between the 21 day challenge vs. going all the way! Side note, your wife is beautiful and you can't even tell she's carried and delivered 4 babies!! 😇 Truely inspiring!! I'll be in touch, thanks guys!

[@toneandtighten]

You are the sweetest! Thank you for wanting to share your progress and your kind words!

[@tdavis832]

I’m 2 years postpartum just discovering I have unhealed DR (3 finger wide gap)😭 thank you for this info! Very clear and informative! I had been doing planks and it would hurt/burn and I just thought I was out of shape. I will try these and work towards healing

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome! I hope you find these exercises helpful in your healing journey!

[@TheNadiya10]

I was doing wrong exercises. Due to that I'm experiencing severe bloating issues and abdominal pain now.

[@carnishacampbell1352]

OMG ME TOO

[@kshipraghogare1312]

I was also doing wrong exercises. Thanks for information

[@b.africa1348]

Thank you. What a helpful and empowering video!

[@toneandtighten]

You are so welcome!

[@pearlwatson3283]

I had been doing crunches & front planks in Yoga & Pilates. I love how you explained while your wife demonstrated the exercises that are safe. How many reps & sets should we do? How do we measure current & closing gap?

[@beverlysimple411]

Big thank you for the info. Sadly, I just realized I have been doing all the wrong exercises for the past 8 years since giving birth to my daughter. Hopefully, I have not damaged anything beyond repair!

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome! It is never too late to start healing it!

[@veronicagladinier5242]

Thank you so much for this info!

[@toneandtighten]

Veronica - my pleasure! I hope that it helps!

[@lvncsr6166]

love your videos. You and your wife are awesome. Going to try to 'repair' my RD after many years. Thanks!

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome and thank you! Good luck!

[@hazeljoypanzo7445]

You really have great and helpful videos, thank you! I have been doing ab exercises that are not good with my DR. However, I really hate my love handles. What about standing ab exercises? Are they also a no-no? I'd appreciate your response.

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you for your kind words, Hazel! Check out this workout that is DR safe and will help target those love handles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGGqaYmJiKZgbtE

[@tinyjess6265]

I'm super excited to try all this the right way. Thank u very much

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Jessie! I hope you find it effective!

[@KnottyRoots]

I have a couple questions if not already answered, what about push ups my all time fave? And thoughts on waist training belt? Thanks

[@maryblinkova]

Thank you for the video! I have two kids and in both cases Ive got the DR You have explained all so clear! Thank you a lot! I will definetely try these exersices instead of crunches

[@toneandtighten]

You are so welcome and I am glad this was helpful!

[@craigcoel3848]

Nice video! What is your opinion on freestyle swimming?

[@toneandtighten]

Love it for postpartum recover! Great cardio with little stress on joints. Good luck!

[@rhythmofourhearts1171]

Really helpful video. I love how you explained the importance of each exercise. Now I know my muscles I will be working on 😊

[@toneandtighten]

Glad it was helpful and thank you!

[@Nia-xe9ge]

Hello, I really appreciate this video. After my last child two years ago, I went to PT where they said I had DR and it was measuring at 5 fingers! They had me use a sheet to pull the muscles together this created a weird pooch almost as if everything went to that area. I started looking 5 months pregnant! The DR did change to like a 3 finger measurement. My question is do you think this would help with that huge pooch (it is like lower middle abdomen)? I just found out we are expecting again. Can these exercises be done for someone in the first trimester?

[@ErinFisherMusic]

Thank you so much for this video!! This postpartum Mama really appreciates it ;)

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Erin Fisher! It is so important to me to spread the word about diastasis recti after having a baby! I am glad you found this helpful!

[@gavinholt]

Thank you so much, this is so helpful!! I'm 18 months post-partum, is it too late to be using a waist belt?

[@MsSue4home]

I love this. She’s realistic and it’s scientific! Kudos and saving to do weekly!

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much, Susan!

[@TabataChanToon]

Hi, I also have a KZbin channel, rate my workouts and join🐱

[@jenniferarp9771]

How long should these be done until you can add back some of the other exercises working the upper ab area!

[@toneandtighten]

Great question, Jennifer! That's going to be a little different for everyone depending on your consistency and rate of healing. As you check your diastasis (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHWp3ybfKd-q80) you should find the gap "narrowing" and "becoming firmer". When you're pleased with your results/progress feel free to re-include some of the more aggressive RA muscle contractions. Hope that helps!

[@beckywaggener942]

This was so helpful! I love the way you explain it!

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much!

[@shaimaahafez6286]

Hey Jared, amazing channel! how long in your opinion should new moms avoid regular ab exercises, specially those who had C-section?

[@toneandtighten]

Great question, Sha! Depends on if you have this diastasis condition or not. If it's there, avoid them until it's closed. If it's not, I would still start with these exercise first and then work into the more "typical" exercises after 2-3 weeks of these. Hope that helps, and thanks for you kind words!

[@kalpanarajeendrababu5119]

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[@deanlaverick4488]

The best video for this I have seen!!! Thanks

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much, Dean! You are welcome and I am glad you found it helpful!

[@lameessamhouri]

😢😢 I was doing all these wrong exercises for more than 3 years and I'm not happy that it was a wast of time. I would like to know if it takes alot of time to heal and is it too Late to start after 3 years?! Thanks in advance

[@toneandtighten]

Lamees Samhour, you are not alone-a lot of women do not know the right and wrong exercises to do if you have a DR. It is never too late to start! The time it takes to heal is dependent on how deep the separation is and how often you do the correct exercises. Start with the 21 day challenge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/envVgaadobmgp9U

[@serenaclairetalks]

Tone and Tighten is the challenge name related to how long it would usually take to heal it?

[@neermalanaidoo8578]

Thank you. Such powerful and effective exercise 👏. You are an awesome couple 😊

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you so much!

[@AmyGallardo84]

Thanks for the information !!! But I have a question, these exercises still work if your pregnancy was 13 years ago?? 🙈 I didn't knew anything about this.

[@toneandtighten]

Yes, absolutely! It is never too late to start!

[@AmyGallardo84]

​@@toneandtighten thank you so much! I will continue the beginner excercises ! one more time thank you!

[@karnamadakalajahnavi3470]

Thanks for the awesome video. I have chosen all wrong exercises. Now I will follow your exercises 🙂

[@toneandtighten]

You are not alone! A lot of people do not know the correct exercises! I am glad you found this video and I hope you start to see results!

[@batina888]

Thank you for an amazing video! I definitely was doing wrong exercise (crunches on a yoga ball). It's very clear and easy video you guys made. I just have one question: can I use this exercises while pregnant (all most 7months at the moment) or it is only post-natal exercises? If so, what kind of exercises would you recommend during the pregnancy? Thank you in advance for your reply! 👍😊

[@toneandtighten]

Congrats on the new little one, Batina888! I would not do these at 7 months; the first two trimesters yes but I'm afraid you're too far along now. Simple exercises like walking and elliptical are recommended. Bodyweight resistance and light weights are also okay.

[@prayalways]

Thank you because I was wondering why I kept "pooching" after I would finish crunching. Thank you again.

[@toneandtighten]

You are so welcome, Andi D! I hope you find these exercises effective!

[@SvetlanaVillegas]

Loved this video, after I had my second child I got this condition and at first i didn’t even know that I have it and of course I started doing all of the exercises that’s I shouldn’t, my second child is almost 4 and I still have that protruding stomach, I will start doing the exercises and hopefully I can heal! How do I know I it’s completely gone ? And is running good for me, cause I’ve been doing quite a bit of that too?

[@toneandtighten]

Lots of women don't even realize this problem is there postpartum! You should still make some good progress with these exercises. Here's how you check for DR; this is also how you can gauge your improvement (taking a 3-finger gap to two...): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHWp3ybfKd-q80 Hope that helps!

[@hanianoor2047]

Wts result kindly share with me

[@ilenest.germain1661]

Really enjoyed your video!! Very educational and really helpful! :)

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you! I am glad you found it helpful!

[@brandym2099]

Will this work for me if my last pregnancy was 9yrs ago. I hope I can fix this

[@toneandtighten]

Absolutely, Brandy! I've treated ladies whose babies are 20+ with great results!

[@michellejubb5489]

Great ... because mine are 22 and 13

[@ajmiyasahil2378]

Michelle Jubb I’m 22 and I have diastis recti

[@tasnimk94]

This was an informative clip. Thank you.

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, tasnim kasim! I hope it helps you if you are struggling with a diastasis recti!

[@OurLargeFamilyLife]

Mom to 11 and just had triplets in June. I’m looking about 7mo pregnant and I am almost 3mo post partum :/

[@toneandtighten]

Wow, mom to 11! That is incredible! Definitely start doing these exercises I suggest to help with your ab separation. Good luck!

[@OurLargeFamilyLife]

Tone and Tighten thank you so much! I started today :)

[@toneandtighten]

Hope you find them effective!

[@Aswathyish]

Thanks so much. You have been a lifesaver!

[@toneandtighten]

You are welcome, Aswathy Nair! I hope this helps you and thanks for commenting!