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When trying to reshape your body after pregnancy it is a good idea to have an overall exercise program along with a specific exercise for one area. When exercising on the Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model), the great thing about this machine is that you can give yourself a total upper and lower body workout. When you want to get specific and do an exercise that particularly pertains to postpartum abdominal reconditioning, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the structure and function of your abdominal wall. The deepest layer of the abdominal wall, and the most important in postpartum exercise, is the Transverse Abdominis. It’s fibers run across the abdomen and preforms abdominal compression , which draws the belly inward, and narrows the waist.

A critical component for restoring your abs and the development of core strength is learning to control the shape of your abdominal wall during exercise. Here is an exercise that will help strengthen your Transverse Abdominis: First, stand up tall, then think about drawing your belly button towards your spine, while making sure you are not sucking in your breath, you are using your abs to do this. Once your belly button is drawn in , it automatically activates your Transverse Abdominis muscle. Try to keep your belly button in as you breathe normally. Practice a few times until it becomes comfortable. do this whenever you are exercising and you will be working your Transverse Abdominis and strengthening yourself from the inside out for a flatter tummy faster!