For active, athletic women who are regularly to be found at the gym, pool or a crossfit class – PC muscles might actually be the most neglected area of their bodies. For these women to continue thriving in sport (and life) regular Kegel exercise training is even more essential.
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles not only helps prevent and manage a wide range of medical conditions but also enhances overall athletic performance and quality of life. Recognizing and addressing pelvic floor issues is essential for long-term health and continued participation in sports.
For those of us that are already at full capacity balancing physical training with weekly and daily commitments to work/education and running our homes and lives – setting time aside to do Kegel exercises can feel like yet another exhausing chore. This is a key reason why we at Pelvic Pulse so passionately recommend getting an EMS device for this purpose – not least because this removes the need to concentrate on your technique, time yourself, or even think too much about what you are doing. In particular, many of the latest cordless devices can be used after your training whilst you prepare your breakfast or dinner.
For women that are passionate about their sport or activity, taking a proactive approach to pelvic floor fitness is even more important, since problems with the pelvic floor can lead to a reduced ability to participate. Despite the stigma and taboo surrounding this issue, progress is being made in terms of society’s willingness to speak openly about it – as evidenced by a recent article from the BBC, in which a group of elite female athletes shared their experiences of being new mums, and how an athlete group chat set up by the UK Sports Institute has helped them to increase their awareness and skills around pelvic floor care.
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