Shawn Johnson's Return to This Favorite Activity at Just 4 Weeks Postpartum Proves How Resilient Women's Bodies Are
A mom’s strength is unparalleled, and Shawn Johnson is highlighting that in an impressive new video! The former gymnast returned to one of her favorite activities just a few weeks after welcoming baby Bear — and we’re flipping out!
Johnson’s husband Andrew East shared a video from their backyard in their Tennessee home. The Olympic gold medalist is all bundled up in a black jacket, pants, and warm boots as she stands on the snow-covered trampoline. White, powdery snow fills the grass and the rooftops beyond, and Johnson looks freezing as she huddles up on the trampoline. But in the next second, she bends her neck and tumbles, doing a front flip into the snow and landing on her back.
“@shawnjohnson Makes even 4 weeks postpartum look smooth,” East captioned the video on his Instagram story. Johnson reshared it on her own Instagram story, writing, “Hahahahaha my 10 year old self coming out. This made me so happy. and DOC… I’m just fine.”
Oof, can you imagine being Shawn Johnson’s doctor? He’s no doubt a little concerned about his postpartum patient returning to gymnastics before she’s even allowed to resume sex (typically doctors suggest waiting at least 6 weeks to return to sex and exercise), but she is a professional, so it’s probably fine.
It’s no surprise that Johnson is already back to tumbling, considering how she never really stopped during her pregnancy. She was doing one-handed handstands and cartwheels at 34 weeks pregnant and coaching her daughter Drew, 4, how to handstand at 36 weeks pregnant. She’s also mom to 2-year-old Jett, so it’s even more impressive that she’s able to keep up with her fitness while juggling three little ones. It just goes to show how resilient moms’ bodies are!
Last week, Johnson revealed her nursery for their baby Bear, which was designed by Lori Paranjape in secret. Johnson called it “the nursery of my dreams,” showing a video with beautiful brown floral wallpaper, vintage airplanes, bear baskets, and a cozy white chair for snuggling. She called it “the most peaceful, beautiful room I’ve ever seen.”
It seems like Johnson is settling into postpartum life well (even if her doctor flips when he sees this video!).
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