Why Understanding the Pelvic Floor is Essential

Hey Fitness Gurus! 

Ever heard clients mention pelvic discomfort, leakage during workouts, or struggles with core stability?  If so, it’s time to dive into the pelvic floor—a mysterious yet vital player in overall fitness. As personal trainers, understanding the pelvic floor can elevate your coaching game and transform your clients’ results. Ready to unlock the secrets of this hidden powerhouse? Let’s go! 

**1. The Pelvic Floor: Your Clients’ Unsung Hero 

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the base of the pelvis, forming a sling-like structure that supports the bladder, bowels, and, in women, the uterus.  These muscles are crucial for maintaining continence, supporting pelvic organs, and contributing to core stability.

Picture your core as a well-built house: the pelvic floor is the foundation. Without a strong foundation, the entire structure can wobble or even collapse. Understanding the pelvic floor means you’re equipped to help clients build a stable, robust core from the ground up. It’s like adding a solid foundation to their fitness house! 

**2. Why It Matters: The Pelvic Floor’s Impact on Fitness 

Here’s why understanding the pelvic floor is a game-changer for personal trainers:

• Core Stability: The pelvic floor is a key player in core stability, working in harmony with the abdominal and back muscles. A strong pelvic floor enhances balance and reduces the risk of injuries. Imagine giving your clients a stable, powerful core for every lift, run, and jump! 
• Incontinence Management: Many clients, especially women, experience incontinence. Knowing how to train the pelvic floor helps manage or even eliminate leaks, allowing clients to exercise without embarrassment or discomfort. Think of it as giving them the confidence to sweat freely! 
• Improved Posture and Alignment: The pelvic floor supports the spine and pelvic organs, contributing to better posture and alignment. Understanding these muscles helps you guide clients to maintain proper form, reducing strain and enhancing performance. It’s like giving them a posture makeover! 

**3. Integrating Pelvic Floor Knowledge into Your Training 

Coaches at StrongHER are educated on HOW the pelvic floor works and ways to navigate symptoms

BUT ALSO, we are the ONLY gym in Lexington and the midlands with a program specifically designed to help women with pelvic floor symptoms like incontinence, vaginal/perineal heaviness, etc while maintaining or building their current level of fitness/strength through Heal & Seal.

Heal & Seal is our in-depth, personalized program for Diastasis Recti and the Pelvic Floor, where we solve real life problems listed above as well as other symptoms like back pain, hip pain, and more!

BUT ALSOOOO, every single member of StrongHER learns how to PROPERLY brace the core BEFORE stepping onto the weight floor.

Ready to unlock the power of the pelvic floor and elevate your health/fitness game? Let’s do this! CEmail me at Strongherllcinfo@gmail.com to schedule a core eval or No Sweat Intro!