Strengthening your pelvic floor is crucial for maintaining overall pelvic health and preventing various related issues. This section will introduce a series of targeted exercises designed to enhance the strength and function of your pelvic floor muscles, providing detailed guidance on how to perform them effectively.
1. KEGEL EXERCISES
Kegels are simple clench-and-release exercises that can be done anywhere. Here's how:
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Identify the right muscles: Try stopping your urine flow mid-stream. Those are your pelvic floor muscles.
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Technique: Tighten these muscles, hold for a count of 5, then relax for 5. Repeat 10-15 times, 3 times a day.
2. PILATES
Many Pilates poses naturally engage and strengthen the pelvic floor. Poses like the Bridge and Child's Pose (in the video example provided) are particularly beneficial.