When women mention pelvic floor problems like incontinence, prolapse, or pelvic pain, the standard advice is almost always “do your Kegels.” These exercises, which involve contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, have become synonymous with pelvic health. While Kegel exercises can be beneficial for some women in specific situations, the reality is far more
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Ladies, let’s talk about a muscle group that doesn’t get nearly enough attention but can make or break your performance—your pelvic floor. Whether you’re crushing miles on the Coastal Trail, charging up Flattop, or dominating a CrossFit WOD, your pelvic floor is working overtime to keep you strong, stable, and leak-free. But when it’s not
Soccer players– what scares you more: open water swimming with the possibility of sharks and jellyfish around, or tearing your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) at the start of season? I’d bet it’s the latter. What if I told you that I know a way to decrease risk of ACL injury by 50%? You’re in luck,
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Attention ladies: did you know you peaked at age 30? You’re bones that is. As you get older, bone cells reabsorb faster than they are produced, thus minimizing bone minerals, mass, and structure. This increases the risk of fracture. As if fighting the natural aging process was hard enough, there are some additional factors that
Female athletes have unique physiological changes that can affect their performance, and one of the most significant factors is the menstrual cycle. Menstrual cycle-related symptoms, such as bloating, fatigue, and cramps, can interfere with training and performance. However, by understanding how the menstrual cycle affects athletic performance and adjusting training accordingly, female athletes can optimize
