In honor of mother’s day, I will briefly discuss the pelvic floor muscles.
The pelvic floor is a larger than expected muscular area and is part of the core
intended for use while performing Pilates exercises. I will not go into detail,
but these muscles are attached at the pubis, coccyx, and two sit bones.
Try this: *Sit on a piece of paper (or 2).
*Make dots at each of the bones mentioned.
*Get up and connect the dots.
You will be amazed at how large the space is and will definitely have more of an
understanding as to why you will want to learn how to engage them and keep them
strong. A strong pelvic floor holds a baby in and keeps everyone engaged up the center of one’s body.
(It is also a proven fact that 70% of our population is put into nursing homes due
to incontinence/weak pelvic floor) Now aren’t they good reasons to keep awareness and strength in that area?
Happy pulling in and up!
Did you draw the dots? What was YOUR reaction?
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Now I understand how to avoid incontinence…just one of the numerous insights I gain from studying and practicing at Mind Your Body at 1413 Lexington. Gail and her superb team introduce such wonderful insights even as they guide the student in the wonderful and rewarding Pilates work. I began my Pilates exercise almost two years ago with numerous nagging athletic injuries. For the most part I have gained a new understanding of how to exercise and care for these little nicks and fissures, and emjoy the process all the while. Now if I can just avoid that incontinence syndrome…..
yes. It is definitely larger then I thought it would be or would like it to be. I find the proven fact about the aging population unbelievable and scary.