In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and sex. The muscles are part of a group called the “deep core,” so they also ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

After 60, flatten your core with 4 gentle bed exercises. In 10 to 12 minutes, strengthen deep abs and improve posture.

Liz Miracle, PT, is the head of clinical quality and education at Origin pelvic floor physical therapy clinic. Leigh Taylor Weissman, CPT, is a New York City–based trainer and glute specialist with ...

Pelvic Floor Strong addresses the growing need for accessible, evidence-based pelvic floor strengthening options amid rising ...

How many of you are willing to run and jump wearing white leggings? Giggles followed when I asked this question of a group of ladies, but why? Because we’re not used to discussing pelvic floor health ...

In the HelloNation article, Dr. Schroeder explains that pelvic floor muscles do much more than support bladder control. These ...

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Women, especially, can benefit from doing the stomach vacuum exercise, according to Rowe-Ham. It can be helpful when hormonal ...

You probably never think about your pelvic floor muscles unless something goes wrong, but these hidden muscles at the bottom of your pelvis play a crucial role in breathing efficiency that most people ...

In an era where women’s health issues are finally stepping into the spotlight, the need for comprehensive solutions is more pressing than ever. One such solution is the Pelvic Floor Strong program, ...