Plyometrics are a style of power training most often related to jumping. Learn more about how to incorporate them into your training for the best results.
It can be done with both upper and lower body exercises in a variety of movements.
– Jump squats or box jumps
– Depth jumps
– Burpees
– Explosive lunges
Between pregnancy and birth itself, your body has adjusted, adapted, and changed (not for the worse don't worry!).There are a few reasons that jumping postpartum before developing a baseline of strength is problematic:
Reason #1: Pelvic FloorYour pelvic floor takes a lot of weight during pregnancy and birth. During any kind of jumping movement, gravity means that everything goes down... right into an overworked or stretched pelvic floor.
Reason #2: RelaxinThe purpose of this hormone is to loosen the connective tissues around the joints so that your body can expand and accommodate pregnancy.Basically, this hormone makes your joints a bit unstable
Reason #3: Poor StrengthNot only does your technique need to be spot on but your body needs to have a baseline of strength before you can execute and reap the benefits of this type of exercise.