While becoming the mother of a beautiful new baby is bliss, it can leave us feeling not so happy about what it does to our bodies. Although you may be chomping at the bit to get back into your favorite jeans, there is a right way to work back into exercising. A word of caution, though. How soon you start exercising after having a baby will depend on the circumstances of your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Your obstetrician will most likely determine whether or not you can begin exercise at your 6-week follow up appointment. If it isn’t covered at that appointment, make sure to ask for the green light.

When you and your doctor agree you’re ready, here are 4 Exercises that Can Help You to Beat Post-Baby Weight Gain: