EXCLUSIVE: From squatting her baby to sleep to late night work outs, Mark Philippoussis wife Silvana Lovin shares her secrets to an amazing post-baby body

By MARIA LEWIS

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With taut abs, toned pins and an enviable bikini body, you would think model Silvana Lovin puts herself through a grueling workout regime.

Yet according to the stunning mother of one - who gave birth to her first child in February - that isn't the case.

The 29-year-old has revealed that the secret to getting back in shape after having a baby was not putting any pressure on herself.

Mum's the word: Mark Philippoussis wife Silvana Lovin has revealed how she got back into her bikini just four months after giving birth

Mum's the word: Mark Philippoussis wife Silvana Lovin has revealed how she got back into her bikini just four months after giving birth

'After birth, I knew my body needed time to recover at its own pace and I just indulged in being a new mum,' she told the Daily Mail Australia.

'The best tip I can give new mums on working out is to try and incorporate exercise into your daily routine.'

From working out her abs while brushing her teeth to exercising while doing laundry, Lovin says she has 'mastered the art' so much so that she can rock her son Nicolas to sleep while doing squats.

'I do squats whilst pulling out clothes from the dryer and I’ve mastered the art of squatting so well that I even squat whilst cradling Nicholas to sleep!

Taking time: The 29-year-old said she didn't put pressure on herself after giving birth to son Nicholas, and took her time

Taking time: The 29-year-old said she didn't put pressure on herself after giving birth to son Nicholas, and took her time

The secret: From squatting while doing laundry or even with the baby, Lovin says the key is incorporating it into your everyday schedule
The secret: From squatting while doing laundry or even with the baby, Lovin says the key is incorporating it into your everyday schedule

The secret: From squatting while doing laundry or even with the baby, Lovin says the key is incorporating it into your everyday schedule

Bikini babe: Doing ab workouts while cleaning her teeth and late night exercising has been helpful for the Aussie model

Bikini babe: Doing ab workouts while cleaning her teeth and late night exercising has been helpful for the Aussie model

'I also try to suck in my tummy whilst I cradle Nicholas as the side to side action helps work out those muscles.

'Every little bit helps.'

Lovin - who married tennis pro Mark Philippoussis late last year after an 18 month courtship - said morning and afternoon walks with the stroller have also been a great help.

'These days I try to involve Nicholas into my work out regime as all new mums know its hard to find spare time to yourself,' she said.

'For this reason I find that late night work outs work best.

Happy family: Philippoussis, Lovin and Nicholas are on their first family vacation, visiting Europe and London

Happy family: Philippoussis, Lovin and Nicholas are on their first family vacation, visiting Europe and London

Great outdoors: Lovin and her hubby didn't leave the house for the first 40 days after having their son, focusing on bonding instead

Great outdoors: Lovin and her hubby didn't leave the house for the first 40 days after having their son, focusing on bonding instead

'I just love the way I feel after exercise. It mentally and physically keeps me positive.'

The Australian model said she has always led an active lifestyle, playing different sports growing up and competing in cross country, but had to tone down her regime while pregnant.

'I gave up running as I didn’t like the idea of Nicholas bouncing around inside my belly.

'But once my doctor gave me the go ahead I went for the longest jog ever after birth.

'I missed the free feeling that running used to give me.'

They see me strolling: Twice daily walks in the morning and afternoon have been a great bonding exercise for the new mum

They see me strolling: Twice daily walks in the morning and afternoon have been a great bonding exercise for the new mum

Her relaxed and body-positive attitude seems to have paid off, with Lovin also revealing that she and Philippoussis spent the first 40 days of their son's life spending time with him.

'My husband and I did 40 days confinement at home with our new baby and all I focused on was bonding and nurturing him during that period of time.

'My mind was totally preoccupied on my new bundle of joy.

'Once the 40 days were up, I then started going on lovely walks with baby and slowly started getting back into some light exercise but mainly worked on strengthening my body.'

Clearly in the swing of things and back in fighting shape, the yummy mummy has been 'having a blast' on the first family vacation for the trio.

After a stop in Europe, they have touched down in London where Philippoussis will be playing at Wimbledon in the Invitational Doubles Event on Monday.



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