#10.04: E: Exercise: “Why is pelvic floor exercise the forgotten exercise?”
“I can tell how well your pelvic floor’s working by the shape of your butt!”
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My guest on this week’s episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Pelvic Floor Trainer, Jenni Russel.
In this episode we:
· Explore the pelvic floor as the foundation holding up your trunk analogous to the foundations of the house.
· Discuss the position of looks over function in society
· Explore the role of the pelvic floor as related to sex and babies
· Highlight the difficulties having conversations about the pelvic floor in relation to continence, constipation and childbirth
· Consider the need for pelvic floor education in school years
· Explore the role of the pelvic floor in movement and injury
· Explore the pelvic floor as the cornerstone of stability for the body
· Consider the rewards of a strong pelvic floor
· Discuss the connection between confidence and a weak pelvic floor and impact on social decisions and personality.
· Highlight how 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor issues.
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1. The one question we discuss is “why is pelvic floor exercise the forgotten exercise?”
2. The two references we look at are
(i) Jenni Russell. Can a vagina buy a Mercedes? 2005
(ii) Jenni Russel. Pelvic Floor Secrets.2019. Filament Publishing
3. The three actions to take are:
· The cough test: lay down put your hands on your tummy and cough – what happens? Your tummy should draw in
· The breath test- stand and inhale – what happens? Your abdomen should expand out.
· The lift- lift the perineum upwards
Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement?
Leave your comments below.
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DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.
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