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Diastasis Recti

The Whole-body Solution to Abdominal Weakness and Separation

Katy Bowman

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Propriometrics Press
10 May 2016
Our abdominal muscles are rarely ""broken""; rather, their weakness is a reflection of how little we use our entire body. Whether you have diastasis recti, a hernia, are postnatal, or simply have a very weak midsection-this is the definitive ""whole-body"" guide to restoring your core!

Abdominal muscles have many important jobs; twisting the spine safely, accommodating pregnancy, protecting your abdominal organs, and even breathing are just some of the jobs we want them to do well. Many will try to fix their middle through crunches and other abdominal exercises without realizing that things like tight shoulder muscles, poor posture habits, and even our breathing patterns can affect what's going on in our abs.

In Diastasis Recti, biomechanist Katy Bowman:

Gives 30+ exercises, organized into Small, Medium, and Big Moves Expands the core to include essential parts, like the shoulders and pelvis (and how movement patterns here can worsen abdominal separations) Explains why it's better to think of a diastasis (abdominal hernias, or even weakness) as a symptom rather than as the ""problem"" Teaches 5 simple postural adjustments to change the forces on the front of the abdomen Notes that in addition to exercises, you can sit, stand, and walk for a stronger core

""By making the material understandable, approachable, and achievable, Bowman offers an outstanding and necessary guide to diastasis recti and many other abdomen-related issues. Everyone can benefit from these insights and improve their health in an empowered and proactive way."" -Foreword Reviews

Diastasis Recti is for anybody wanting to improve both the function and the appearance of their abdomen!
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Imprint:   Propriometrics Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 204mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 21mm
Weight:   312g
ISBN:   9780989653961
ISBN 10:   098965396X
Pages:   234
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Foreword Preface Introduction Section 1--Think Chapter 1: The Anatomy of Diastasis Recti Chapter 2: The Forces of Diastasis Recti Chapter 3: Under Pressure: DR, Hernias, and Pelvic Prolapse, Oh My Chapter 4: Diastasis Recti and Nutritious Movement Section 2—Move Equipment List Chapter 5: Stance and “Body Neutral” Chapter 6: Little Moves Chapter 7: Medium Moves Chapter 8: Big Moves Chapter 9: Drop Your Ribs Conclusion: Change The Program What’s Next References and Further Reading Index About Katy

Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader of the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S. is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Her eight books, including the groundbreaking Move Your DNA, have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. Bowman teaches movement globally and speaks about sedentarism and movement ecology to academic and scientific audiences such as the Ancestral Health Summit and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Her work is regularly featured in diverse media such as the Today Show, CBC Radio One, the Seattle Times, the Joe Rogan Experience, and Good Housekeeping. One of Maria Shriver’s “Architects of Change” and an America Walks “Woman of the Walking Movement,” Bowman consults on educational and living space design to encourage movement-rich habitats. She has worked with companies like Patagonia, Nike, and Google as well as a wide range of non-profits and other communities to create greater access to her “move more, move more body parts, move more for what you need” message. Her movement education company, Nutritious Movement, is based in Washington State, where she lives with her family.

Reviews for Diastasis Recti: The Whole-body Solution to Abdominal Weakness and Separation

Diastasis recti is a whole-body issue that requires a whole-body approach. It's refreshing to find a resource that acknowledges that need and provides concrete steps to achieve it. Especially important for people who do CrossFit or weightlifting, with repetitive movements like overhead presses and heavy squats, but don't expect to find tables full of Do's and Don'ts. Her approach is also highly individual and takes into account the many variables that exist from person to person. -Breaking Muscle Using the same friendly approach that makes her anatomy and movement lessons so easy to follow, Bowman provides tactics that are understandable and clearly described. The use of photography is also helpful, with the author demonstrating each move in addition to providing step-by-step instructions. Although Bowman's main purpose is education, what she really brings is empowerment. Encouraging people to know their own bodies, and then pursue solutions that make them healthier and happier, is a powerful approach to wellness. By making the material understandable, approachable, and achievable, Bowman offers an outstanding and necessary guide to diastasis recti and many other abdomen-related issues. Everyone can benefit from these insights and improve their health in an empowered and proactive way. -Foreword Reviews


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