The pelvic floor is a mysterious and unfamiliar part of the body for many women. There is some emphasis from providers on the importance of Kegels for a strong pelvic floor, yet a lot of misinformation and controversy around this topic. One in three women will have pelvic floor dysfunction including bowel and bladder issues and pelvic pain according to the American Urogynecologic Society. The National Association For Continence has reported that 40% of women are not performing a Kegel exercise correctly.
Read moreFive Core Exercises To Promote Better Posture During Pregnancy!
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Join physical therapist Solange Ross of Complete Core for 5 core exercises that will promote better posture during pregnancy and they are functional! Click here to watch now!
Read moreThe Prenatal Pelvic Floor Foundation - Prep For Your Workout
Solange Ross Featured on FitBump
Posture is key during pregnancy. Workouts that may have been routine before, may need a little reassessment based on how your body is changing. We chatted with physical therapist and core specialist Solange Ross, founder of NYC-based Complete Core on the best way to engage our pelvic core to prep for our workouts.
Read moreStrengthening During Pregnancy - Where Do I Begin?
Strengthening exercises are an important piece of a prenatal exercise program. Strengthening exercises give the body postural stability and mobility. Strength is needed to balance the laxity in joints and ligaments that occurs from the increase in pregnancy hormones. There is an increased demand on a woman’s body due to normal weight gain, increased curves of the spine and changes in center of mass.
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