Episode 9: What's the Deal with Kegels?
Joy Noble • September 5, 2023
Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast.
In Episode 9 we will discuss kegels, what they are, and if they worth doing.
Episode 9 Recap:
- Kegel: a lift and squeeze of the pelvic floor muscles
- Don’t do 100 kegels a day
- Don’t stop your pee on the toilet
- Do perform pelvic floor strengthening with function in mind
- Be sure to strengthen the muscles around the pelvic floor too
Today’s Pint:
- Still no pints - in batching content mode!
Resources/Links from this episode:
- Listen to Episode 8: A Tight vs. Weak Pelvic Floor
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