Hysterectomy Fitness(TM)

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Lose weight. Balance hormones. Fix menopausal symptoms.

[Allyson looks into camera:]

Walking is a fantastic exercise for just about anyone, including those of us who've had a hysterectomy.

It's certainly made a difference in the way my legs look and feel and also in my posture.

In addition to walking regularly, I also incorporate modified squats.

The Total Gym makes it easier for squats because it's back friendly and I can do them lying down.

It also allows me to work my inner thighs, my outer thighs and other areas of my legs.

So, in this routine, I'm gonna run you through a number of squats that I do on my Total Gym, and these are things I did before my hysterectomy and I continue to do today once I got my doctor's approval.

All right, let's get to it.

[Allyson transitions to the Total Gym.]

[She's lying down with both her feet on the squat stand.]

Squat with right leg lift and opposite hand reaching towards the toes.

Return to basic squats.

Squat with left leg lift and opposite hand reaching down towards the toes.

Squats with left side crunches.

Switch to squats with right side crunches.

Switch to squats with left side crunches.

Switch to squats with right side crunches.

Basic squats with arms reaching up above the head, then reaching down towards the toes.

Basic side squats with feet and body facing the left side.

Basic side squats with feet and body facing the right side.

Basic squat with a hop in between.

Finish up with basic squats.