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Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Kegel exercises—moves that involve squeezing, lifting and relaxing the pelvic area—are an incredibly effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor, but it’s not the most engaging option. Thankfully, Pilates is also effective. Jill Drummond, Pilates instructor and vice president of fitness at BODYBAR Pilates says the combination of breath, deep core engagement and controlled movement in Pilates is an effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor too. “The benefits of a stronger pelvic floor are wide ranging,” she says. “It’s a key part of your core, supporting the spine, pelvis, and internal organs while helping your body move with strength and control.” Article continues below You may like Drummond highlights four Pilates exercises that are particularly helpful for building pelvic floor strength. Aim for 15 to 20 repetitions of each move, and repeat the sequence two to three times to turn it into a workout for best results. 1. Bridge Bridge Variations – Mat – YouTube Watch On Lie on your back with your knees bent and heels on the floor or on an elevated …