5 Common Postpartum Body Myths Experts Say to Stop Believing

These are just two common myths floating around the time period after a person gives birth, known as postpartum. Christine Feigal, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and vice chair of the OB/GYN Department ...

'I’m a pelvic floor PT – this simple core move works better than dead bugs'

It’s not that Rachel Collins thinks dead bugs aren’t a good core exercise, it’s just that, for the majority of us, she thinks ...
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Doctor explains the surprising benefits of penis kegels and how to do them

A healthcare professional has explained the surprising benefits of a pelvic exercise that can improve your sex life as well ...
European Medical Journal

Pelvic Floor Training in Pregnancy Reduces Severe Birth Trauma

Pelvic floor training in pregnancy may reduce severe birth trauma and labour duration. Learn more about this promising ...
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Urinary incontinence treatments you can do at home to stop bladder leaks

If you've ever leaked a little during a workout, a sneeze or a belly laugh, you're far from alone. The good news? The ...
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3 simple moves to strengthen core and pelvic floor

In this short at home workout, I walk you through three simple exercises to strengthen your core and pelvic floor. Using a soft ring and a small ball, I show exactly how I position and move my body to ...

Forget squats — I use this simple Pilates exercise to isolate your glutes and reduce lower back pain

While squats and lunges are a fantastic way to strengthen the glutes and lower body, there’s one simple Pilates exercise that ...
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5 Chair Exercises That Restore Hip Strength Faster Than Floor Stretches After 60

Sometimes the best way to make progress is to simplify things and meet your body where it’s at. For example, using a chair for exercise does exactly that. It gives you a stable, comfortable setup that ...
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6 Exercises for Reducing Neck and Shoulder Pain

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Neck and upper back muscles ...
ZME Science

Simple, Static Exercises Could Lower Your Blood Pressure More Than Running

When we think of cardiovascular health, we usually think about running or moving fast. For years, we’ve been told that we have to move to save our arteries. But a growing body of research suggests ...
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Pelvic Floor Strength for Women: Benefits, How-tos and Devices That Help

Pelvic floor muscle training— A.K.A. Kegels—is a simple, targeted way to build strength and better control in the muscles that sit like a supportive hammock at the base of your pelvis. These muscles ...
Canadian Living

8 Easy Exercises You Can Do On The Couch

Sit on the edge of the sofa with your feet flat on the floor, then bring your left ankle to your right thigh. Place your hands on either side of your legs. As you exhale, keeping your back straight, ...