Jun 26, 2016 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor Article
Recognising the Importance of Specialised Care Here's the scenario: you've injured your knee. The pain persists, hindering your ability to bend, climb stairs, and lift heavy loads. Seeking advice from a physiotherapist, you learn specific exercises and techniques to...
Jun 8, 2016 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
Pelvic Floor training in the fitness industry Before 2005, there was little education or discussion about the pelvic floor in the fitness industry. While I recall being instructed to lift my pelvic floor in aerobic classes during the 1980s and early 1990s, this...
May 4, 2015 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
A Journey of Discovery In my journey as a fitness enthusiast, I frequently referenced 'the core' in my classes and workshops. This was before I dug deeper into its intricacies. If questioned, I might have vaguely described it as 'deep torso muscles,' referencing the...
Sep 11, 2014 | Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
Modifying Barbell Workouts for Pelvic Floor Safety and Strength Barbell workouts are fantastic for building muscle strength and endurance, and they’re also highly effective for maintaining bone density. Plus, they can be a lot of fun! However, if you have pelvic floor...
Sep 11, 2014 | Articles, Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
Protecting Your Pelvic Floor: Exercise Smarter, Not Harder Social media often glorifies extreme exercising and fitness challenges, portraying them as the gold standard for health and strength. While it's inspiring to see people pushing their limits, it's essential to...
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 | Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
Understanding the Connection between the Pelvic Floor and the Core The hidden muscles: The Pelvic Floor as part of the core muscles play a key role during exercise, but did you know there are hidden muscles that require special attention? These are the pelvic floor...
Sep 11, 2014 | Articles, Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
Protecting Your Pelvic Floor: Modifying the Plank The plank is a popular core-strengthening exercise, but for individuals at risk of pelvic floor issues, it can place undue stress on the pelvic floor muscles if not modified appropriately. It’s important to understand...
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 | Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
When most people think about the "core," the mind often jumps straight to all the muscles in the torso. But what is often overlooked is the critical role of the pelvic floor. Yes, everyone has one—men included! This essential muscle is key to effective core control...
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...
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Recognising the Importance of Specialised Care...
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Pelvic Floor training in the fitness industry...
May 4, 2015
A Journey of Discovery In my journey as a...
