If you are thinking about starting a post-partum exercise program this is a good idea. However, you should bear in mind, that your body is a bit different after you have had a baby. You will notice a definite change once you start working out after having a baby. With that being said, there are some guidelines you should follow to ensure that you get the most out of your post-partum workout without injuring yourself. Here are some important ones.

Low Impact is Best

Even if you feel like you could take on high impact exercises a few weeks after giving birth you really should resist the urge. Just because you up to it, doesn't mean that your body is ready. The best thing you can do is focus on exercises that are low impact in nature. These are exercises, such as stretching, walking and even lifting light weights. Once you have built up your strength you can start exercising harder.

Strengthen Your Core

Your core muscles will get weakened during the process of giving birth. This is one of the key areas you should be focusing on when you begin your post-partum workout.  However, you shouldn't be doing a whole lot of core workouts such as crunches daily. Focus more on getting your posture aligned with Pilates and Kegel exercises. Kegels are exercises that involve tightening the muscles in the walls of the vagina periodically.

Try Water Aerobics

Water aerobics are a great addition to your post-partum workout routine. Water makes your body feel light and this takes the pressure off your muscles. This weightlessness while working out can increase your muscle strength rapidly. Sign up for some water aerobics classes and aqua walking classes. You will get the exercise you need while avoiding injury.

Try a Gentle Combination

There are exercise classes that combine ballet moves with Pilates moves. These exercises are perfect for post-partum workouts since they combine the gentlest and most low impact moves from these two exercises. When you combine these exercises your core will be strengthen and your whole body toned once you get into a routine.

Getting in shape after giving birth can be difficult. However, the key to making it happen faster and without injury is to focus on doing a little at a time until you are able to do more. When you take baby steps, and use fitness programs, you will achieve your goals faster without worrying about hurting your body.