15-Minute Postpartum Workouts for Busy Moms
Finding time for yourself as a new mom is tough. These 15-minute routines are designed to fit perfectly into your baby's nap schedule, helping you rebuild core strength safely without needing a gym or extra equipment.
Operation: Baby Naptime Workout begins now. This is a real-time, 15-minute routine of quiet, gentle movements like pelvic tilts and toe taps that you can do the moment you get a window of time.
My 'Baby Naptime Workout' series is available on YouTube. This 15-minute session is perfect for when you're short on time but need to reconnect with your body.
About 15-Minute 'Nap Time' Workouts
You do not need an hour or a fancy gym membership to start feeling like yourself again. These 15-minute movements are designed to be quiet and effective, so you can sneak in a session without waking the baby. We focus on foundational moves like pelvic tilts and bird dogs, which directly help engage your deep core and remind your body how to function after childbirth.
Consistency is the secret sauce to postpartum recovery. When you have a newborn, finding a solid hour for exercise feels impossible. That is exactly why I built these mini-sessions. They use the same techniques from my full 6-week program, broken down into manageable chunks.
We start with breathing and core engagement, specifically targeting the Transverse Abdominis. No amount of crunches will help if your core is not healing correctly, and this is where many new moms go wrong. We use controlled movements like toe taps and standing marches that are ninja-quiet, protecting your joints and pelvic floor.
It breaks the cycle of guilt. You are not failing because you did not do a long workout. You are succeeding because you showed up for 15 minutes. Whether you are recovering from a C-section or natural birth, these moves are designed to be low-impact. This approach is included in my full 6-week course, which covers over 14 hours of video content, all accessible on-demand.
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