Pelvic Floor Personal Trainer

Those of you who have trained with me know that I promote pelvic floor health all ages and stages and for both men and women.  I cue pelvic floor contractions (I.E. Kegels) when you squat and curl, lunge and more.  A toned and healthy pelvic floor prevents urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, internal organ prolapses, back pain and pelvic pain.  It also promotes are more satisfying sex life and helps to flatten your abdomen. 

So how do you activate your pelvic floor?  Here are a few cues.  Try them and see what works for you.

Men
Lift your testicle up and in
Imagine you are walking into cold water

Women
Imagine you are stopping the flow of urine
Pretent you are trying not to pass gas
Imagine your picking something up with your vagina

Our next post will be about how many, how long and how to breathe while doing pelvic floor contractions.  Need more guidance and motivation?  Download our Pelvic Floor Personal Trainer App.