Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
Your pelvic floor and barbell workouts Barbell workouts are great for developing muscle strength and endurance and this form of resistance training is effective in maintaining bone mass as well being an enjoyable form of weight training. This type of workout can be...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
How to modify ‘the abdominal curl’ to keep your pelvic floor safe? Here is a scenario: You are in a group exercise class and the instructor has asked the class to lie on their backs in preparation for the abdominal curl. You know that you have a separation in your...
Sep 11, 2014 | Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor Article, Step
Pelvic Floor First Step Workouts Step aerobics designer Gin Miller's primary goal was to develop a low-impact, cardiovascular workout that is safe for knees and other injuries. Since the early 1990s, this class format has changed considerably, including the speed,...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
The pelvic floor muscles as part of the ‘core’. Muscles play a key role during exercise, but did you know that there are a hidden group of muscles called ‘pelvic floor muscles’ which need special attention? Pelvic floor muscles...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
How to modify ‘the plank’ to keep your pelvic floor safe? Here is a scenario: You are in a group exercise class and the instructor as asked the class to move into a plank (on the floor on elbows and toes and lifting up the rest of the body). You know that you are in a...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
High Impact = High Pelvic Floor Strength. The allure of high-impact workouts is the energy expenditure and the pure joy of bouncing around – like a teenager. Still, for some of us, our pelvic floor is not like it was when we were teenagers. For many women, it is a...
Sep 11, 2014 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
Why all the fuss about the pelvic floor? When contemplating our 'core,' the initial association typically involves muscles in the torso. However, what often goes unnoticed or misunderstood is the pivotal role the pelvic floor plays in effectively controlling the core...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
When most fitness professionals think about the ‘core’, the first and usually immediate thought is transverse abdominus. What is often unknown and misunderstood, is the importance and relevance of the pelvic floor. Yes – everyone has one, even men have a pelvic floor....
Sep 11, 2014 | Aqua Articles, Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
By Dianne Edmonds and Marietta Mehanni "Lower back pain is also strongly linked with pelvic floor weakness and there is certainly an awareness that aqua aerobics provides a safer choice of fitness program for these individuals." Introduction Many people who want to...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Written by Marietta Mehanni & Sophie Russell The Swiss Ball The Swiss Ball has been a tool synonymous with balance, stability and strength training for many years in the Australian fitness industry. An extensive background in rehabilitation especially within...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Written by Sophie Russell and Marietta Mehanni The Gymstick Original is a fitness tool designed to simply and effectively combine cardiovascular training, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility training. The Gymstick’s winning combination of the stick and...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Introduction - Aqua Gymstick The Aqua Gymstick is an adaptation of the Gymstick, originally created in Finland. Using rubberised bands in water fitness classes is not a new concept, but what is truly unique about the Aqua Gymstick is its attachment to a stick. With...
