Welcome back ya’ll! Today, I'm excited to share three surprising ways to strengthen your pelvic floor. These muscles are crucial for various functions, from preventing leaks when you sneeze to enhancing orgasms and supporting childbirth. While the usual advice involves Kegels and specific exercises, we're taking a holistic approach. In this episode, we'll explore practical methods that go beyond the conventional recommendations. Let’s get into it!
In this episode you’ll be able to:
- Understand the importance of holistic training and why strengthening the pelvic floor is more than just doing isolated exercises and how it functions as part of a broader system.
- Discover why traditional approaches like Kegels may not be suitable for everyone, especially if you're dealing with vaginismus or pelvic pain. Learn alternative methods to prioritize relaxation before strength.
- Uncover the three quick tips to enhance pelvic floor strength
Key Moments:
- [00:01:00] Introduction to the significance of pelvic floor muscles and their role in daily activities.
- [00:03:00] The misconception of isolated pelvic floor exercises and the need for holistic training involving multiple muscle groups.
- [00:05:00] Tip number one for focusing on pelvic floor
- [00:06:00] The importance of mobility in addressing pelvic floor weakness [00:07:00] Tip number two for pelvic floor
- [00:09:00] techniques for constipation and during sexual activities.
- [00:10:00] Emphasizing the connection between vocalization and muscle engagement, promoting blood flow and relaxation.
- [00:12:00] Closing thoughts and a reminder to approach pelvic floor strength holistically for a healthy and supported core.
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