I tried this core routine that targets ‘belly pooch,’ and it strengthened my core, glutes, and hips

I’m a certified personal trainer who works with pre and post-natal clients, so I knew that my own pregnancy would compromise my abdominal strength. What I didn’t realize is how much my glutes, hips, and thighs would weaken, too. Even though I was lucky enough to continue training up until the day I gave birth, I was shocked at how much strength I had lost in these areas once I began exercising again postpartum.

I’ve been focusing on the basics for a while now, and while that’s done wonders to…