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Gisele Bundchen Talks Post-Baby Workouts, Says Gentle Core Exercises Were a ‘Game Changer’
Gisele Bündchen is opening up about the slow and steady exercises that helped her rebuild strength after welcoming her third child.
In a new Instagram video shared on Monday, February 23, the 45-year-old model — who welcomed a baby boy with husband Joaquim Valente earlier this year — demonstrated simple, equipment-free movements that she began practicing postpartum. (Bündchen also shares son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13, with ex-husband Tom Brady.)
“They really have helped me gain my core strength back after my third pregnancy,” she explained while showing the routine from a hands-and-knees position. “I wish I knew them before and I feel my core is much stronger now.”
In her caption, Bündchen added, “After my last baby, I started these five slow, intentional movements around eight weeks postpartum,” noting she began with just five careful repetitions and gradually increased to 20 over time.
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“No traditional crunches, just gentle, conscious work that helped me reconnect with my core and they have been a game changer for me,” she continued.
The exercises are inspired by work she has done in pilates classes and Bündchen said the goal was rebuilding a strong foundation.
“I took almost a full year to return to my regular workouts, and I truly believe slowing down made all the difference for me. It helped me rebuild my deeper core and protect my back. Even now at 45, I feel super strong,” she wrote in a caption.
She encouraged followers to consult their health care provider before trying the moves.
