die Rückbildungsgymnastik
Translation
postnatal exercises, postpartum physical therapy
Examples
Sie macht einen Kurs für Rückbildungsgymnastik.
She is taking a class for postnatal exercises.
Rückbildungsgymnastik stärkt den Beckenboden.
Postnatal exercise strengthens the pelvic floor.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.acc)) to do postnatal exercises After giving birth, she does Rückbildungsgymnastik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postnatales Training (postnatal training)
Etymology
A compound noun: Rück- (back/return) + Bildung (shaping/formation) + Gymnastik (gymnastics). Literally 're-shaping gymnastics'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'Rück' (return) + 'Bildung' (formation) + 'Gymnastik'. It's exercise to help the body 'return to its former formation'.