So it's been maybe 2 months since i started doing this workout - I'm usually doing some cardio from Jo's and then 15min of this (usually i do half one day and finish next day) so let's say i do at least 15min 3 times a week. When I started I had to take breaks all the time, i couldn't get my legs up and it was very clumsy. I started seeing progress, which was very exciting (my husband said "it's not getting easier, you're just getting better!" And he was definitely right!). But today I'm SOOOO proud of myself! There was only one exercise i couldn't do, the rest i did WITHOUT ANY BREAKS! To keep my head and arms up, while simultaneously moving my legs for 40 seconds?! Seemed impossible, and yet, I'm doing it 😎 as always the simple truths are the most surprising - APPARENTLY consistency IS a key after all 😂 Love you, Jo! ❤
Please do more workouts focusing on DR and strengthening the core muscles. C section momma here and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for I’ve tried looking at other videos but yours is so fun and easy to follow please do more
Agreed! It's been over 2 years since I've had my c-section and I've been having such a hard time finding workouts
Hospitals should have this workout in the exit papers at the end of your stay after having a baby. This needs to go VIRAL. I’m finally getting back to me! Thank you JO!!!!!!!!🎉❤
It can flatten it a bit, but only if your pouch is due to buldging. If its fat or loose skin you wont be seeing much diffrence with out having some sort of calorie deficit and or extra movement @kattykatty3712
Just wanna put this out there - I started doing this video (combined with her seated workout) once a week for 3 months and got my waist down to 31 from a 34. Combined with mindful eating and walking, this is the most effective ab workout I've ever tried. Definitely recommend.
It’s so restorative and effective!! All other abs workouts I’ve done before were too hard on my body. I have done this once a week for the last month and have lost 1 1/4 inch off my waist. It actually feels like im activating and improving the function of my core.
Wow. May I ask your stature? I only ask because I’m 42yrs 260lbs 3rd week into my working out journey and wondering if my body will respond. Thanks.😊
What is the exact name of the seated workout video so I can find it? Thanks!😊
Love Love Love!!
Apple watch setting: Core exercise
Active Calories: 115
Total Calories: 167
Thanks Jo! A lot of mamas need this type of workout!
I have had 5 children and 2 C sections and my lower back has always hurt me. I’m 50 years old and 60 pounds overweight. I have been having my babies since I was 19 😂 My youngest is 9! I am super happy, and pretty confident with myself, but the weight is slowing me down. I have started counting my calories and drinking about 64oz of water daily. I am on week 2, and I’m already feeling great. I can’t wait to start this workout. I think this will greatly help with my lower back. 🙏🏽 Thank you
PLEASE do more of these!! It’s so hard to find good DR videos. The way yours is structured is so nice I’ve been waiting for you to make a DR video and I’m so glad you did
do more of these!! I was never pregnant and my abs aren't separated but I have had sciatica & pirformis syndrome for 5 months and have started doing these workouts for a month and the pain is nearly gone. it was my core being super weak. thank you!!
love that you’re switching it up but still keeping it doable. Thank you Jo!!! I’ve been watching you for years and haven’t turned back!
Holy crap so thats what deep core muscles are. Whoa. I never knew i could work put such muscles nor did i know i had them!!! Im on fire in the pelvis region!!! I had to pause towards the end on one or two of the workouts because of the muscle burn! Im going to tell my pelvic floor therapist about this video!!! Talk about a burn. This has opened my eyes to show me what needs to be wprked on. Thank you plz eo more of these deeper core/ pelvic floor workouts!!!
I love you Jo! I've never been more motivated to get up every day and exercise until I found your channel. I feel so good. Thank you so much for being here! ❤
Thank you so much for this! I believe our respective connections to God brought me here. I was in a pretty bad car crash and have been praying about (but, secretly dreading) the moment the professionals tell me it's time to start focusing on abs--the seatbelt really tore me up. I just talked to my Physical Therapist about your workouts, and now I can show her this one for approval! Seriously, I'm crying happy tears right now. I could've saved myself the worry by trusting God. ❤❤❤
Thank you!
I lost 30 pounds in 3 months. I was very consistent with my workouts, which was the real reason I never managed to lose weight before. But your workouts are always so much fun. I added some leg workouts and ab workouts every few days. I am also doing IF, and I am on a low-carb, high protein diet! I still have some pounds to lose but I am so close to my goal. Thank you!! You are an amazing person.
@@gigglekeyon Hi, yes I only work out at home. I try to do one every day even if it's a 20-min video but most of the time I did 4 times a week- up to an hour following different videos.
@@gigglekeyon Got to keep in mind though, they are doing a low carb diet together with intermittent fasting.. which can make a big difference in the speed you loose weight outside of doing consistent workouts. Diet is everything, they say with loosing weight it's 80% about diet and 20% about doing exercise.
Very helpful for apron bellies! I have only completed this workout about 6 times over the last month (with other exercises mixed in 4-6 days/week) and I have noticed a SIGNIFICANT difference.
This is exactly what I was looking for! What other exercises did you do? I have an apron belly after having my baby 8 months ago
I followed your workouts before getting pregnant and loved them. I didn’t workout much during my pregnancy, now I’m 3 months postpartum and in a much better place to start giving myself some TLC. I can feel my body NEEDING to workout and my belly is much different then it was before I got pregnant so this video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks Jo! ❤
This was the workout I've always needed! More deep core workouts please!!
Girl yesssss❤ I've done many of these workouts but I've never done one like this. I love that it's 30 min instead of 10 min like other fitness instructors. I really enjoyed this and I burned 180 calories while doing this ❤ BTW you look so beautiful and you are glowing
Girrrrrl, that got intense. My legs were shakeeeeeey. I was grunting and groaning but pushed thru nonetheless. Stick with it gals!!! WE GOT THIS!!!
My baby is 15 months old. I had to stop my physical therapy for my diastasis recti. I am so happy to find this video. I enjoyed it so much! Exactly what I need. Will be rewatching over and over 😊
I came for the comments and was not disappointed.
I had 3 pregnancies, the last was twins 11 years ago and i had a 4 finger separation.
No-one told me about what exercises would help or hinder me in gaining my flat stomach back.
Now im praying its not too late to fix.
@@ayathandwamphakathi3669 i eventually gave up on this one as the amount of adverts was shockingly bad, i actually counted more than 8 separate ads during one session. The workout itself is good if you've subscribed to CZcams to have the adverts taken away.
As long as you're consistent you can close it! If you're pre or post menopausal it is a longer process due to the slowing of muscle growth with the hormonal fluctuations, but on average 4-6wks of doing this daily will establish your core again. Just make sure you have it activated first! Aka, suck your belly button in towards the floor and imagine the muscles along your back pinching together to pick up a penny. Images help with visualization so feel free to look online for proper core activation. With significant DV though, you'll see a dome form in the center of your belly if you've not warmed up/activated your core (it means your back is doing the work for you). Hope this helps! ❤
I absolutely love your videos so much!!! i talk about your channel to every person I know. I’ve never been able to keep myself motivated enough to work out regularly i often do it for a week then stop. Something about your videos have me coming back every day and the fact that there is such a variety!!! Thankyou for everything you do and also for keeping it free i always get so disappointed when i try a new workout app and there’s always a subscription fee
I don’t have a DR yet this workout is great! I honestly didn’t feel anything after the workout but BOYYYY when I woke up the next day, MY MUSCLES ARE SORE 😭😭😭😭 thank you for this!
This is my 1st postpartum workout. I had no idea where to start and found your video. This helped so much and was easy to follow. Thank you!!!
I am so happy you posted this! I have been trying to work on this while pregnant and to have stuff postpartum, same with the PCOS videos
Oh my gosh. I'm so glad you've done this. I'm 8 months post c section so probably a vit late doing this but I am definitely doing this. Thank you so, so much ❤❤❤
So been doing this workout for 6 months. My postpartum belly is flat. Except for occasional bloating from foods or period.
@@sarikumari9477 one month. To be exact I was doing this 4-5 times a week.
Well I’m new to this space and adventure. I have to say, before my son woke up, I was 22:35 into it and I thought: oh wow, I actually would have continued this workout! I’m convinced this might be the workout I need to jumpstart my way out of this depression funk.
I had three babies in 3 years and never put myself first to find time to fix this issue. Though mine is minor, I still see improvement. Could really feel exactly where we're targeting. Your workouts are so fun and uplifting! Thanks, Jo!
Girl! That was no joke! I’ve had two c sections and it’s only been about 10 minutes since I finished this and I can STILL feel it. Thank you for all that you do. Your videos have helped me so much.
I’m not a mom but I have been wanting to work on my core and these deep core exercises is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I absolutely love this! Please do more video like this 😊. I will be doing this one a few times through the week.
Thank you! I'm not a mom either and I was looking for a comment to see if anyone else that does not have kids is doing this. I'm thinking about trying this work out because I have not train my core/abs in a lonnnnngg while. 😮 So maybe this could benefit me. ❤️😁
@@queencupcake09 I’m glad to not be alone with this hahahaha . It’s one of my favorites and I believe it’s helping.
Almost 11 months post-partum c-section with an apron belly. Going to give this one a shot😊. Today is day 1
Wow I’m… im gonna cry ❤
Your videos lately have been getting right to all my issues 😊
I feel so seen 🤗
Yay this is what I have been waiting for after my C section 4 years ago. Thank you Johanna.
Did this one for the first time today. Here’s everything I love about it:
The colours. The generic best music, nothing cray. The two halves, easy and advanced. The breathing segments. The silent mouthing to the camera, no voice. The coming up preview. The solid cooldown. Perfect ab workout vid, Chefs kiss 😽👌
Also want to clarify, by no voice, I mean it helps me focus better. Like the intro and outro talking 🫶
Finally trying this 16 months postpartum lol. I love you workouts, especially the music. It really keeps me going. Thank you!
I love how you only smile and the music makes me want to do this workout everyday
Yay! Pregnant with my 5th🤰🏽 Can’t wait to do this postpartum!
6 weeks postpartum today! I did the (beginner) part of this video! So proud of myself!
Thanks so much! Just what I have been waiting for and I enjoyed every minute of it. Love that its 30 minutes long.
This is seriously so good! I add it in at least once a week now and my abs are already so much better! I was finally able to do it without my tummy bulging out at all today! Thanks, Jo!
SO SO SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS ROUTINE!!! Your being so real and relatable makes me feel good even while sweating and working hard, I'm sooo happy I found you
I am 4 month postpartum after having 2 pregnancies back to back.
I currently have a 3 finger DR and a pretty messed up core in general (these pregnancies wreeeecked me)... I will start doing this video every day and see what the results are in a month!
Today is Day 1! 😃
Hey, how has the workouts been going for you? I’m 6 months PP and back to back pregnancies so thinking of doing this everyday or maybe 5 days on and 2 days off
Hi ladies I’m currently 5 months postpartum and quickly approaching my 6 month on 6/26/24 I’m just now finding this video tonight is day 1. I haven’t been working out since high school before I had babies. I guess I got lazy after my 2nd and 3rd truth is I barely have time to exercise at the gym. And when I did it was AMAZING! I’m 27 I’ll be 28 07/12/2024 I’m trying to get my stomach at least to not have this C-section pouch still. I am going to try to stay with it and get there wish me luck ladies
Please update if you keep up with it! Just found this video today. I'll be 32 on Aug 5 2024. I have 3 kids and I'm ready for a flat tummy again. I'm going to start doing this at least 4 times a week. Good luck to you mama! And happy birthday to you!
Hi cancer sister! My birthday is also July 12th & I’m 5 months postpartum! I had two babies back to back & feel you on it being hard to get to the gym when we have babies! but we got this! keep us updated
Thank you❤ i was doing it and i was crying. Not how hard it is phisically, but mentally so hard to get what you have lost. Thank you so much for your workouts ❤❤❤
Oh my gosh, I searched "Grow with Jo diastasis recti" just TWO days ago and there were no results and tonight I see you uploaded this! Can't wait to do this workout!
This is what I've been waiting for. I love doing your videos and now I have the one I've been looking for.
I LOVED this. It was defintely a challenge as most of the workouts I do regularly aren't focused on the core. This is going in the rotation. Thanks Jo!
Loved it!
I would love to see more core workouts from abdominal surguries is general. You are amazing and so grateful for your time❤
This is so untalked about and such a real thing! I love this workout and appreciate all these great workouts you put out!
This is what I needed! Thank you so much. I’ve been doing your workouts for more than a year now, losing weight. Although, I’m a mother who’s been trying to strengthen my core due to diastasis recti. I would love for you to make more 🥰
Omg I did it! I did the whole advanced part for the first time! I can already see the results after 4 times, you are amazing!
This was good I felt it in my core but did anybody else feel it in their thighs? Also please Jo make more videos like this it was greatly needed. Your workouts help me all the time ❤
Girl!!! I just had baby #3 but my first c-section. You are right in time because I was cleared to get back to normal last week. Excited to get started
This is amazing core work-out! I really love your work-outs because they're doable and I feel great after!
Glad you made a video on diastasis recti. I followed a physiotherapist's video on healing my diatasis recti and continued with your lower belly fat burn videos in-between, as your workouts are low impact. Which I simply love! I started 18 months partum. I had a four finger gap and it closed to a 1 and a half finger gap. My stomach improved, however I still need to work on it to get it completely flat and closed.
Am really happy that you posted this video, i love your workout and i am a mother of two children who are 11 months old, and my core is wake, I trust on your workouts and i have fun while doing it, thank you from all the mothers ❤
We need more of these workouts!! This one was amazing and really felt the burn!!! ❤
My youngest is almost 9. Never too late to work on my core and fix my DR. First time here. Going to do this a few times a week! Thank you, Jo!
Thank you!! Need more of these ❤ today is my second time doing it. Feeling no pain after that only feeling great. it’s been over 3 years after c section but still have about 1 finger separation and it bothers me every other day. It was 3 fingers before and physical therapy helped reducing it. With the experience of therapy I can tell this workout is very effective legitimately. Breathing between is the key ❤ I’m going to do it consistently ❤
Thank you so much, Jo!! You are a Light in the world!! ☀️🙏🏻
This is perfect especially on those in between days where I don't want to do a full-body workout but still want to get moving and my abs is always the main focus for me so this is great. Thank you for making a channel that focuses everything woman. ❤️
I love you and your workouts, they are so energizing and positive, and your smile is just great! thank you!
I finally start being consistent and it’s like you’re dropping all the right videos I could cry, ab day is Saturday but I wanna do it today thanks jo
I LOVE this workout! 5-6 weeks ago I had 3,5 fingers separation, and now I have only 2 fingers separation! I did this 3-4 times a week, and I got this far. I'm so happy! 😊 Thank you for this video!
Whew! This work out is the only AB work out I've done that had me literally pouring with sweat. Wow! Great job Jo💪💪
I loved this workout! I struggled a bit but you are so motivating. Can’t wait to do more!
I’m 2 months postpartum after two back to back pregnancies (Irish twins). I’ve been doing your workouts daily and I’m down to my goal weight, now I’m just trying to maintain this weight and continue to get toned up! I love you and your videos Jo, thank you!❤
Jo, literally you were the only one who made me love to exercise instead of suffering from it, but I'm beggin you with my soul, as someone who's dealing with chronic illnesses and hip, knee and heel pain, please do more easy but effective exercises and more chair workouts and warm ups, i felt depressed when my pain hit harder and i had to stop exercising, and i also want my mother to workout with me (she had a serious injury in her feet too) love you!!
I’ve been searching for a good work that I can follow to help heal my core. And this definitely has helped me get back into the groove of working out after being 8 and half months postpartum
I'm about the same PP...ill be 9 months PP on the 28th. We got this! I'm so glad she came out with this video, much needed!
I just discovered your channel and I want to do all the workouts. This one is exactly what I needed atm. Thank you :)
I thank you for doing this workout especially for women who have diastasis recti. I try doing so many workouts but this is doing it for me. Thank you! ❤
Wow that was amazing! So excited to get to the point where I don't have to modify some of the advanced moves. 💪🏽
Girl yessssss! ❤Amazing workout, not easy at all but that's exactly what I needed today- something challenging.
Haven’t had kiddos yet but I think a stronger core would help my lower back/hip pain a lot! Can’t wait to try this, thanks Jo! 😊
I'm going to try this, Jo! Thanks!! After 3 Kiddos...DR has my midsection looking like I'm still pregnant at times.
YES! 🙌
Thank you SO MUCH for making this! My DR with pregnancy #2 resulted in 2 hernias, which I FINALLY got repaired last month (I waited 8 years to fix it) It's only been 3 weeks since surgery but already the difference is Life Changing.
I am cleared for core work at 5 weeks post op and I am SO READY to close up this DR once and for all!
Pinning this workout and I'll be back in 2 weeks!
This exercise got me sweating I had my baby last year November and glad to find this exercise six months later. I was active before my pregnancy by doing some of growwithjo exercises and I was in shape. I’m glad to be back and focusing on strengthening my core.
I love you so much!! Thank you so much for being here on youtube ❤❤
Hoy me siento orgullosa de mi. Termine toda tu lista de principiantes. Empezaré con la de intermedios. Me has apoyado a crear un hábito saludable para mi. Thanks so much
Thank you! I did my kidney donation almost 10 months ago and just couldn’t move that lower belly after the”C” section to remove the kidney. This will definitely be staying in the toolbox 🙋🏼♀️❤🇨🇦
this workout was the one i have been waiting for, i did this yesterday and today and even tho it's only been a day i can see progress thank you very much!❤
Love the music love the abs workout I did all of them with your motivation and your spirit is everything to me I took a walk outside today I really love this workout my body is sore so now I think I need to stretch foreal but I'm so thankful for you always thank you sis I love you ❤
I'm so excited for this! Im 5 years post my 2nd c section and have not been able to find exercises that helps with DR. Starting this one this evening. Thank you!
Thank you Jo finished 30 min with you and now onto my 45 min aerobics 🎉🎉❤❤
I am neither a mummy nor anyone having belly bulge, but!! But!!! But!! Listen to me ladies!!!!! I’ve doing this since last 5 days no I am seeing a drastic change in my core strength, it’s been more tighter. I use to wear a 30 size jeans but now I am wearing a 28❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One thing I love about your workout is even off the schedule I’m on schedule, esp the days where it’s like « I need a workout for body and mind and spirit rn » and you always got something to get me together. Literally been thinking about doing this workout all day since I remembered I wanted to do deep core and did this 2 weeks ago. It’s really amazing. Thank you.
Not Jo inspiring me to work my core!!! I've had 3 c-sections and I haven't bounced back from my last. I absolutely hate such exercises normally but I just completed this and I feel amaing. THANK YOU!!
I've never had any children, but I'm pretty sure I have DR just from gaining weight and having poor posture working at a desk job etc. these workouts have helped me flatten my lower belly so much!
Had really bad diastases recti and I was doing other workout religiously one hour every day and they did nothing for me. This workout changed my core completely. I am so grateful. I am pregnant again for the second time and I am doing this again from four weeks till the end of pregnancy. I will keep you updated to see if my diastasis recti is as bad as it was the first pregnancy !
Thank youuuuuuuu so much your workouts are fire and so helpful I been doing this workout for a weak now and I can see difference in my body especially in my tummy
I've been focusing on strength, cardio and weight loss for the past few months and seeing progress everywhere except my stomach - it looks even bigger and more bloated than when i started 🙈 so decided to add some deep core workouts every week to tighten those corset muscles and try to reduce my waist a bit. Love this workout and I'll definitely be adding it into my routine. More like this please! ❤
Amazing video, Jo. I am 6 years postpartum but I’ve only recently started to work on my DR. I think this workout is going to be a game changer.
Yay! I've been waiting for an excersise for diastasis recti!!
Te conheci ha um pouco mais de 2 meses e amo seus videos e tenho sim diastasis aqui no Brasil não tem muitos videos que ensinam exercicios indicados obrigada vc é maravilhosa ❤ from Brazil 🇧🇷
Hey Jo great workout to get back your abs definition after pregnancy. I m 6 months postpartum ve been doing it for about 3 months and slowly getting back in shape. Thank you for doing this you re helping a lot of new moms who are staying home with their baby. :)
Yes!!!!! Was definitely looking for this. Love it!!!
I am SO super thankful Jo shows us how to breathe properly through these exercises! 6 mo postpartum & mama of 3 ❤
I noticed that I commented a year ago, but I'm just really getting serious about it today. I had 2 C-sections in my life (93 and 97). I strongly believe this will get me to where I've been wanting to be for years. Thank you Jo🎉
LOVE THIS WORKOUT.
C section mom x2. Exactly what I need!!!!
Ladies!! This is the only DR workout you need! 1 month ago I had 3 finger separation. I did this everyday for a month. Just saw my physiotherapist today and I have no DR at ALL! She was so shocked she even took down this videos name!
This is the comment I've been looking for! Once a day for great results! Thanks so much for your recommendation
Now this is the comment I was looking for! This is encouraging. Will definitely do the same.
That's amazing!
Thank you so much for this I started doing Jo’s workouts a couple weeks ago and just found this one tonight and I’m so excited to start doing this one!!
Wow! This is such great news congratulations 🍾 I’m so excited because it can work for me too