Pelvic floor math
Or, how much do I need to be doing in order to not be in pain/piss myself/poop myself?
I sometimes wonder if I am getting jaded — or just experienced? — when I start to anticipate questions from clients.
One of the most common ones: Do I have to do this forever?
It’s variants include: How often should I be working out? What kinds of exercise/workouts are actually ideal for the pelvic floor? And my favorite, How much can I get away with?
Of course, bodies are different. But there are some basic formulas to consider.
Here’s the tl;dr:
Most bodies benefit from regular strengthening, but all bodies benefit from nervous system regulation, which can be done with movement and/or breath work.
Diversity is key for the long haul. Ideally, you want a combo of bro-style strength work and movement that incorporates more diverse planes of movement, mainly rotation of like, everything.
If you’re prone to pain, don’t skip the strengthening. Instead, work with someone to figure out exactly what you need.
Do what you like, and keep the time expectations reasonable.