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 emphasis faded over time. It wasn’t until FILEX in 2005 that I was reintroduced to the importance of the pelvic floor during a session on core training. My ongoing back pain motivated me to learn more about core training. The presentation challenged my beliefs about adequately training the core and reintroducing the pelvic floor muscle.
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that play a role in continence and sexual function. But did you know that these muscles are also responsible for stabilizing your core and supporting healthy posture? It’s time to get familiar with the pelvic floor because it can help improve your overall well-being, whether you have children or not!
Pelvic Floor First initiative
In 2009, the Continence Foundation of Australia held a forum that brought together leading fitness, physiotherapy, and continence experts. I was privileged to attend at the invitation of Lisa Westlake. The forum led to a government-funded initiative called Pelvic Floor First, which has since hosted many workshops, seminars, and community talks targeted at fitness professionals and the general public. This initiative has created awareness around the link between exercise and the pelvic floor, promoting safe exercises and exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
Creating the pelvic floor link between educators and fitness professionals
While this topic may be new to some people, it has become one of the most discussed issues in the past decade. The Continence Foundation of Australia has been instrumental in bringing about this change, offering free education, seminars, and resources to fitness professionals and consumers. The link between exercise and the pelvic floor was created and has since grown in both awareness and discussion around pelvic floor exercises and pelvic floor safe exercise.
Pelvic Floor-Safe Workouts in Virtual Workouts with Marietta
If you’re looking to train safely and effectively, my Virtual Workouts with Marietta offer a variety of pelvic floor-safe workouts suitable for all fitness levels. Many sessions also include pelvic floor activation exercises, helping you build strength and awareness without compromising comfort or safety.
These sessions are designed with care to ensure you can move confidently, whether you’re recovering from injury, managing pelvic floor concerns, or simply wanting to maintain strong functional core support.
I’m proud to continue sharing this knowledge through my classes and education, helping people move well, feel strong, and understand the importance of pelvic floor awareness in every workout.
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