#10.04: E: Exercise: “Why is pelvic floor exercise the forgotten exercise?”

“I can tell how well your pelvic floor’s working by the shape of your butt!”

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My guest on this week’s episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Pelvic Floor Trainer, Jenni Russel.

In this episode we:

· Explore the pelvic floor as the foundation holding up your trunk analogous to the foundations of the house.

· Discuss the position of looks over function in society

· Explore the role of the pelvic floor as related to sex and babies

· Highlight the difficulties having conversations about the pelvic floor in relation to continence, constipation and childbirth

· Consider the need for pelvic floor education in school years

· Explore the role of the pelvic floor in movement and injury

· Explore the pelvic floor as the cornerstone of stability for the body

· Consider the rewards of a strong pelvic floor

· Discuss the connection between confidence and a weak pelvic floor and impact on social decisions and personality.

· Highlight how 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor issues.

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1. The one question we discuss is “why is pelvic floor exercise the forgotten exercise?”

2. The two references we look at are

(i) Jenni Russell. Can a vagina buy a Mercedes? 2005

https://smile.amazon.com/Can-Vagina-Really-Buy-Mercedes/dp/0955133300/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MSC98W4RCUAL&keywords=can+a+vagina+buy+a+mercedes&qid=1650371566&sprefix=can+a+vagina+buy+a+mercede%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

(ii) Jenni Russel. Pelvic Floor Secrets.2019. Filament Publishing

https://smile.amazon.com/Pelvic-Floor-Secrets-Jenni-Russell/dp/1908691395/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1650371610&sr=8-2

1. The three actions to take are:

· The cough test: lay down put your hands on your tummy and cough – what happens? Your tummy should draw in

· The breath test- stand and inhale – what happens? Your abdomen should expand out.

· The lift- lift the perineum upwards

Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement?

Leave your comments below.

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DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.

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Guest:

Website

https://www.jennirussell.com/Jenni-Russell’s-masterclass/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-russell-34627a23/

https://twitter.com/PelvicSecrets

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