Postpartum Physical Activity Tips, Part 2

Postpartum Physical Activity Tips, Part 2

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You meet Marjorie, a 37-year-old mother of four. She wishes to improve her health and increase her level of physical activity. Further, she wants to set an example to encourage her children to be active.   Question from previous section: what tips could allow her to better integrate physical activity into her routine? 

  1. Combine physical activity with family activities.  
  2. Set a fixed time and place to promote accountability and consistency.   
  3. Choose a more intense physical activity to do less frequently.   
  4. All of the above.   

Answer: 1. 

Combining physical activity and family activities

Being active as a family can be a great way to spend time with the children while getting some fresh air. However, some activities can be performed just as easily in the comfort of one’s own home. One of the greatest barriers to physical activity for new mothers is the need for attention from [...]

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