Think abs are gone forever after a C-section? Fitness trainer Zoe Modgill says that's a myth and shares how she rebuilt her core after two pregnancies. Pregnancy and C-sections can bring significant changes to the body, making postpartum fitness a gradual and often challenging journey. Fitness trainer Zoe Modgill, a mother of two, recently shared on Instagram how she rebuilt her strength, restored her core, and regained visible abs after two pregnancies and C-sections. (Also read: Tamannaah Bhatia’s fitness trainer explains why ‘healthy’ foods can still lead to weight gain; shares easy fat loss tips )Focus on core function before intense workouts, says trainer Zoe Modgill. (Instagram/@zoemodgill)The myth that abs are gone forever after C-sectionsAccording to Zoe, one of the biggest myths women hear after childbirth is that their abdominal muscles are gone for good. Addressing this misconception, she wrote, "The lie women are told after babies, especially C-sections: 'Your abs are gone forever. Just accept it.' I hear this all the time. And it's not true."She explained that while pregnancy and surgery altered the way her core functioned, they did not permanently damage it. "Two C-sections didn't 'destroy' my core. What they did was disconnect it. Pregnancy and surgery change how your core works, how pressure is managed, and how muscles fire. That's not damage. That's physiology," Zoe said.Highlighting a common mistake many women make during postpartum recovery, she added, "Most women don't fail to rebuild their abs. They just start in the wrong place, jumping into crunches, planks, HIIT, or fat loss without restoring core function first."How Zoe rebuilt her core strength after childbirthInstead of rushing into intense workouts, Zoe focused on rebuilding her foundation. She revealed that she regained her core strength by doing what she described as the "boring, unsexy work" of recovery, including:Learning how to breathe properly againReconnecting her deep core and pelvic floor musclesManaging pressure before increasing workout intensityBuilding strength from the inside outZoe said this philosophy inspired her programme, Heal Your Core, which is designed to help women restore function and stability before chasing aesthetic goals. "It's not an ab workout. It's a reset, for post-baby bodies, post-C-section bodies, and women who are strong but still feel unstable, domed, or disconnected," she explained.Encouraging women to prioritise recovery and function, she concluded, "Your core isn't broken. It just needs to be rebuilt properly."Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice.