Find a Postpartum Personal Trainer in the South Bay | Strategies for Core Strength

Question
Hi Helene,

I was wondering if you can recommend any personal trainers in the South Bay.  (San Jose/Milpitas CA area)

I am 10 months postpartum but my tummy still sticks out.  I would like to work with someone who is familiar with your strategies if possible.  (I have your book but would like the additional motivation of a trainer)

Thanks in advance!

Answer
Sorry, I don't have a referral for a Personal Trainer in your area.

To flatten your abs, start doing a set or two of the "Belly Lacing" exercise daily. The stronger your TvA the better. Then concentrate on the "Hollow Pelvic Tilt" (called Belly Scooping in the DVD) exercise. If you doing this one right, you should feel your lower abs working forcefully. Train your abs to pull inward, so that you make a deeply scooped shape with your abdomen.

Then add on all of the exercises that require you to maintain the belly scooped position. Make sure that your belly stays in a deep scooped position. NEVER allow your abdominal wall to protrude. When  this happens, it means that your external abs have over-powered your TvA. Always work in a range of motion where you have control over the position of your bones and the shape of your abdominal wall.

This is key to flattening the abs after pregnancy because in fitness training, what you practice is what you get.