Thank you sooooooo much. I had no idea what was wrong with me. My stomach was not getting smaller but it felt like loose skin without any fat. I did this once and I just started feeling lighter. I feel less pulled forward and I feel like I can breathe better. I have no idea how, but thank you so much cuz I've been dealing with this issue for the past 2 years and it's been taking quite a toll. I'm literally crying happy tears right now. Will definitely add to my routines. I'm beyond grateful ❤
@drizellgibson5039 you're most welcome! I'm really so glad this helped you and I really do appreciate you taking the time to let me know, I'm most grateful indeed. Wishing you all the best!🙏 💖
Thank you so much for this video Michelle! I had 2 pregnancies and now I’m dealing with weak pelvic floor. Your videos are very informative and very simple to understand ❤ thank you! 🙏🏾
Michelle, is the best Physiotherapy on youtube. I watched many called experts that it actually scare me these people training people with prolapse not for me. I trust her 100%. I just purchase her last DVD.
@aliciasavino9809 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support! I'm so glad that you find the content helpful and trustworthy. Your trust means a lot. Wishing you the best on your pelvic floor strengthening journey! 🙏❤️
Ms Kenway, Again, I am compelled to acknowledge your tireless approach to assisting, and helping to rectify, a very pressing issue. Menopause, has left me with various symptoms. However, the lack of bladder control. Requires the most urgency. Sadly, I have yet to regain the strength I require. However, I am not perturbed. Having watched, and reviewed your current instructions. I clearly need to make adjustments, with the recommendations, stated. And so l shall. Patience, perseverance, and an understanding of our bodily requirements. Must therefore become the norm.
@eleanorhunt273 thank you Eleanor for taking the time to comment. Bladder urgency is tough, wishing you all the best for your progress. I believe that both the fast and slow contractions can assist with urgency management, I hope these exercises are of benefit to you.
I never considered that the difference between fast and slow muscle twitch fibers would affect the efficacy of the Kegels. I almost didn't click on this one because I thought I knew all about Kegels. I will make adjustments. Thank you!
@nooshinhamid329 You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad that you found the explanation clear and helpful. Your support means a lot! 😊❤
For a number of years I worked with personal trainers doing weights and strength training. They always emphasized that you will not make progress if you do the same exercises all the time. I was told that the body stops responding to constant repetitions. Variety is important. Yet every video I have watched on pelvic floor exercises says to do the same exercises many times a day, every day. Is the pelvic floor a very different kind of muscle than our arms and leg and abs?
@sandramalkovsky5197 yours is a very good point, thank you! Stimulus is important for pelvic floor muscle training. These are small muscles and fatigue quickly. There really is only 1 basic technique for training pelvic floor muscles which is the Kegel exercises technique described in this video. The fast/slow exercises train the different muscle fibres. This is different to many other muscles in the body such as biceps where there are different exercises that can train these muscles. For pelvic floor muscles there is only one exercise. Position can be varied or progressed eg lying>sitting>standing. Intensity can be varied and progressed according to the amount of maximum voluntary effort used. For some women vaginal weights may be a method of progressing load for muscle hypertrophy. I hope this clarifies Sandra, all the best
@amandagarcia4779 thanks for your question Amanda. I think diet is important for pelvic floor health in many ways; preventing constipation & straining, diarrhoea, managing body weight to avoid pelvic floor overload, avoiding bladder urgency the list goes on. I’m interested to know how low carb helps you
Hi Michelle, what do you think of programmes ( to buy) involving doing core with pelvic floor exercises, from a yoga teacher and physical therapist, would this be more for people with a tight pelvic floor? Susannah
Thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos! I have been religious about doing your diastasis repair exercises for the last few weeks. Are there any workouts you suggest that I can do while having a diastasis? I'm nervous about trying anything but I need to do something for the rest of my body aside from these diastasis repair exercises. Thanks!
@Aspen Jay Yes there’s plenty you can do with a diastasis recti ie cardio - walking, treadmill, stationary cycle, swimming, low impact exercises (avoiding intense abdo exercises), core and pelvic floor workouts eg ua-cam.com/video/5Eqgpg_-yAE/v-deo.html along with quite a number of resistance exercises that don’t involve straining or intense abdo activation.
Hi Michelle, are shallow squats pelvic floor friendly? Your videos are so informative really the best iv seen. I have bought your book which describes just as well.
@user-dx9nq3iw3u Hi there yes I love shallow mini squats - use them in all my classes to great effect never a problem with them, keep feet fairly close, knees behind toes let me know any qns - have you seen the technique in my books? Thx so much for your very kind feedback - much appreciated indeed 🌸💕
Is there anything one can do to help fully relax at the end of these exercises, kinda like one stretches after a workout? I often feel like I’m cramping up after these exercises.
@Annikichan great question! Try to relax your pelvic floor muscles in between every exercise you do. This involves deep breathing into the belly in between and after completing Kegels. The cramping sensation can be an indication that the muscles are not fully relaxing. This would be worthwhile doing as a practice prior to starting your Kegels too. I hope this helps
I’m a beginner (just learned I have a mild CYSTOCELE). I am having a hard time doing the long kegels, that is difficulty holding it without using the abs or buttocks and also breathing all at the same time. It feels like I am failing.
@riftancalypse104 Hi there thanks for your comment! There are a number of possible causes of urinary frequency. The first thing to do is to see your doctor to rule out infection or other possible causes. Yes pelvic floor training with Kegels can help overcome bladder frequency along with bladder retraining. This involves training the bladder to store more urine progressively over time. This video gives you more information on how to manage bladder frequency ua-cam.com/video/tKuWVSxQoT0/v-deo.html I hope this information is helpful. Be sure to check with your doctor first! All the best! 🙏
@Gonul Yaqublu Geri bildiriminiz için teşekkür ederiz. Türkçe dilini sizin için ekledim. Kapalı Altyazı (CC)'ye ve ardından Ayarlar'a tıklayıp altyazı altından tercih ettiğiniz dili seçebilirsiniz. Türkçe artık listelerde yer almalıdır. Umarım bu yardımcı olur 🙏 ❤️ English: Thank you for your feedback. I just added Turkish language for you. You may click on Closed Caption (CC) then click on Settings and select the preferred language under subtitle. Turkish should now be available on the lists. Hope this helps 🙏 ❤️
Hello! I find that kegel exercises make my anal incontinence worse. Even the most gentle stomach flattening exercises do that. Are there any alternative exercises? I'm 55, I gave birth naturally to five large babies and I have had a hysterectomy.
@tatianagolitsyn675 thanks so much for your comment. Kegel exercises shouldn't worsen anal incontinence. Be sure to keep the abdominal muscles relaxed and avoid holding your breath. It's interesting that many women actually bear down during Kegel exercises rather than lifting inwards. The best way to address this would be to see a trained Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist who can assist you with your technique if you're able to access one. Unfortunately there are no alternative exercises for pelvic floor muscle training. Wishing you well!
Iam 23 years old boy. I have been problems in my pelvic floor for two years.I have a bad smell coming from my ass like fart without knowing. Everywhere I go i feel ashamed 😢so I stayed home please help me if you can 🙏
@ibrahimabdiaziz3956 thank you for sharing your concerns, I’m so sorry to read of your current suffering. This type of condition can be helped by good medical treatment. Are you able to access medical help where you live? 🙏
@@michellephysio Iam in Africa especially Somalia. The first time I saw this problem, I was a student in Turkey. I went to many doctors, but all of them were gastroenterologist Because I didn't know what was wrong with me, I just imagined it was a gastric. Can you help me with a doctors who specializes in this problem to book an appointment online.
I only follow her after watching many people on youtube performing incorrectly the exercises. I do recommend learn, listen to her before jumping to do do anything..... Michelle, actually without telling me was saying slow down take deep breaths.... i was always a runner, and obsessed with weight lifting .... NOT anymore i learn to enjoy have patient with mild prolapse.
I cannot seem to manage the long version-2 seconds is already a challenge. Is this something you can build towards? Is there a method for that or simple doing the small ones several times during the day? Thanks Michelle your channel helped me so much when I recovered from major abdominal surgery almost 2 years ago 🤍
@r8chelletters306 yes I hear you, this is definitely something you can and will build towards with practice. This is your muscle endurance and the only way to increase this is through practicing longer holds and yes several times a day is ideal. I'm so glad to read that the information has been helpful for you, I really appreciate your feedback 🌻
First exercise, shorter holds = 3:58 min
Second exercise, longer holds = 5:15 min
Love your work, Michelle. Fantastic and very practical video as always.
@DrEricLeckie you’re a star ⭐️ Eric, thx so much for commenting - much appreciated indeed!
Thank you sooooooo much. I had no idea what was wrong with me. My stomach was not getting smaller but it felt like loose skin without any fat. I did this once and I just started feeling lighter. I feel less pulled forward and I feel like I can breathe better. I have no idea how, but thank you so much cuz I've been dealing with this issue for the past 2 years and it's been taking quite a toll. I'm literally crying happy tears right now. Will definitely add to my routines. I'm beyond grateful ❤
@drizellgibson5039 you're most welcome! I'm really so glad this helped you and I really do appreciate you taking the time to let me know, I'm most grateful indeed. Wishing you all the best!🙏 💖
Thank you so much for this video Michelle! I had 2 pregnancies and now I’m dealing with weak pelvic floor. Your videos are very informative and very simple to understand ❤ thank you! 🙏🏾
@Ticaliving my pleasure - I'm really glad they make sense, thanks so much for taking the time to comment ❤️
Great video Michelle! Helped me understand the the 2 different muscles, their function, and how to exercise the both correctly!
@AnnaNeep-vl5kz I'm really glad they make sense, thanks so much for taking the time to comment. All the best! 🙏❤️
Thanks
@wendygourlay3241 you're most welcome!🙏 ❤️ Thank you so very much for your kind donation, I really do appreciate this!❤️🌺
Michelle, is the best Physiotherapy on youtube. I watched many called experts that it actually scare me these people training people with prolapse not for me. I trust her 100%. I just purchase her last DVD.
@aliciasavino9809 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support! I'm so glad that you find the content helpful and trustworthy. Your trust means a lot. Wishing you the best on your pelvic floor strengthening journey! 🙏❤️
Ms Kenway,
Again, I am compelled to acknowledge your tireless approach to assisting, and helping to rectify, a very pressing issue.
Menopause, has left me with various symptoms. However, the lack of bladder control. Requires the most urgency. Sadly, I have yet to regain the strength I require. However, I am not perturbed.
Having watched, and reviewed your current instructions. I clearly need to make adjustments, with the recommendations, stated. And so l shall. Patience, perseverance, and an understanding of our bodily requirements. Must therefore become the norm.
@eleanorhunt273 thank you Eleanor for taking the time to comment. Bladder urgency is tough, wishing you all the best for your progress. I believe that both the fast and slow contractions can assist with urgency management, I hope these exercises are of benefit to you.
I never considered that the difference between fast and slow muscle twitch fibers would affect the efficacy of the Kegels. I almost didn't click on this one because I thought I knew all about Kegels. I will make adjustments. Thank you!
@lynnstillwell2 thanks so much for commenting Lynn, so glad that this adds to the efficacy of your exercises. I hope you notice practical outcomes!
من تركيا شكرا لك سيدتي ❤
Excellent informative video.
Very useful and well explained video. 👍thanks so much. I would ask for the duration to see results? ❤
Got you...😊 You You are a star. Explained very well. Thank you ❤❤❤❤
@nooshinhamid329 You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad that you found the explanation clear and helpful. Your support means a lot! 😊❤
@@michellephysio ❤❤❤
Some comedian sent me keels for woman lol- I'm a man. I should be tuned in to the channel now its nice weather - upping me exercise . Thanx " Chell"!
Men can benefit from kegels too
For women does this help tighten?
Thank u so much
Most welcome 😊
Thankyou excellent information, I am googling your other videos, appreciated 😅
@angeladavies you're most welcome! Thank you so much for your support and appreciation! ❤️🌺
For a number of years I worked with personal trainers doing weights and strength training. They always emphasized that you will not make progress if you do the same exercises all the time. I was told that the body stops responding to constant repetitions. Variety is important. Yet every video I have watched on pelvic floor exercises says to do the same exercises many times a day, every day. Is the pelvic floor a very different kind of muscle than our arms and leg and abs?
@sandramalkovsky5197 yours is a very good point, thank you! Stimulus is important for pelvic floor muscle training. These are small muscles and fatigue quickly. There really is only 1 basic technique for training pelvic floor muscles which is the Kegel exercises technique described in this video. The fast/slow exercises train the different muscle fibres. This is different to many other muscles in the body such as biceps where there are different exercises that can train these muscles. For pelvic floor muscles there is only one exercise. Position can be varied or progressed eg lying>sitting>standing. Intensity can be varied and progressed according to the amount of maximum voluntary effort used. For some women vaginal weights may be a method of progressing load for muscle hypertrophy. I hope this clarifies Sandra, all the best
Good to know
What are your thoughts on diet for Pelvic health. I found that low carb help me
@amandagarcia4779 thanks for your question Amanda. I think diet is important for pelvic floor health in many ways; preventing constipation & straining, diarrhoea, managing body weight to avoid pelvic floor overload, avoiding bladder urgency the list goes on. I’m interested to know how low carb helps you
Hi Michelle, what do you think of programmes ( to buy) involving doing core with pelvic floor exercises, from a yoga teacher and physical therapist, would this be more for people with a tight pelvic floor? Susannah
Thank you
@barbara mullins you're welcome!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos! I have been religious about doing your diastasis repair exercises for the last few weeks. Are there any workouts you suggest that I can do while having a diastasis? I'm nervous about trying anything but I need to do something for the rest of my body aside from these diastasis repair exercises. Thanks!
@Aspen Jay Yes there’s plenty you can do with a diastasis recti ie cardio - walking, treadmill, stationary cycle, swimming, low impact exercises (avoiding intense abdo exercises), core and pelvic floor workouts eg ua-cam.com/video/5Eqgpg_-yAE/v-deo.html along with quite a number of resistance exercises that don’t involve straining or intense abdo activation.
Hi Michelle, are shallow squats pelvic floor friendly?
Your videos are so informative really the best iv seen. I have bought your book which describes just as well.
@user-dx9nq3iw3u Hi there yes I love shallow mini squats - use them in all my classes to great effect never a problem with them, keep feet fairly close, knees behind toes let me know any qns - have you seen the technique in my books? Thx so much for your very kind feedback - much appreciated indeed 🌸💕
Hello ma'am is it ok to do kegel exercise with pillow while lying in bed?i hope you will notice my question thank you in advance.
2:53 demo starts
Do kegal exercise devices help?
Is there anything one can do to help fully relax at the end of these exercises, kinda like one stretches after a workout? I often feel like I’m cramping up after these exercises.
@Annikichan great question! Try to relax your pelvic floor muscles in between every exercise you do. This involves deep breathing into the belly in between and after completing Kegels. The cramping sensation can be an indication that the muscles are not fully relaxing. This would be worthwhile doing as a practice prior to starting your Kegels too. I hope this helps
I’m a beginner (just learned I have a mild CYSTOCELE). I am having a hard time doing the long kegels, that is difficulty holding it without using the abs or buttocks and also breathing all at the same time. It feels like I am failing.
Do u have a video that only shows the positions of the body as exercise for strengthening the pelvic. No need talking.
I hate doing kegels but i need too
Can you do this standing up?
Do pelvic floor exercises really alleviate the effects of rectocele? I don't see how they can where there is atrophy in older age.
rectocele is usually repaired with surgery. i’ve heard of vaginal pessary, but i don’t know how they are effective for rectocele.
hi, im experiencing frequent urination and the google says kegel exercises helps, does it really helps? thank you
@riftancalypse104 Hi there thanks for your comment! There are a number of possible causes of urinary frequency. The first thing to do is to see your doctor to rule out infection or other possible causes. Yes pelvic floor training with Kegels can help overcome bladder frequency along with bladder retraining. This involves training the bladder to store more urine progressively over time. This video gives you more information on how to manage bladder frequency ua-cam.com/video/tKuWVSxQoT0/v-deo.html I hope this information is helpful. Be sure to check with your doctor first! All the best! 🙏
I can't believe it but it seems to be helping.
Ucinila si da imam erekciju kao Konj. Hvala ti I veliki pozdrav od konj🐴🙏
Too much explanation. People want to know the right angles.
Lutfen turkce altyazi ekleyin
@Gonul Yaqublu Geri bildiriminiz için teşekkür ederiz. Türkçe dilini sizin için ekledim. Kapalı Altyazı (CC)'ye ve ardından Ayarlar'a tıklayıp altyazı altından tercih ettiğiniz dili seçebilirsiniz. Türkçe artık listelerde yer almalıdır. Umarım bu yardımcı olur 🙏 ❤️
English: Thank you for your feedback. I just added Turkish language for you. You may click on Closed Caption (CC) then click on Settings and select the preferred language under subtitle. Turkish should now be available on the lists. Hope this helps 🙏 ❤️
This could've been explained in 10 seconds
Hello! I find that kegel exercises make my anal incontinence worse. Even the most gentle stomach flattening exercises do that. Are there any alternative exercises? I'm 55, I gave birth naturally to five large babies and I have had a hysterectomy.
@tatianagolitsyn675 thanks so much for your comment. Kegel exercises shouldn't worsen anal incontinence. Be sure to keep the abdominal muscles relaxed and avoid holding your breath. It's interesting that many women actually bear down during Kegel exercises rather than lifting inwards. The best way to address this would be to see a trained Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist who can assist you with your technique if you're able to access one. Unfortunately there are no alternative exercises for pelvic floor muscle training. Wishing you well!
لماذا تعطينا طريقه التمرين الصحيح
How do i know that i am sqeezing the right muscles?
@jane1303 Hi there, here’s how to check the correct Kegels for women ua-cam.com/video/yLH3HtLdhn4/v-deo.html I hope this video helps you! 🙏
@@michellephysio thank you so much for your guidance. Its much clearer now with that video link
What is kale exercise?
Kegals give me mini palpitations it freaks me out.. How many times a day do I need to do them and for how long with a grade 3 rectocele with pessary?
Iam 23 years old boy. I have been problems in my pelvic floor for two years.I have a bad smell coming from my ass like fart without knowing. Everywhere I go i feel ashamed 😢so I stayed home please help me if you can 🙏
@ibrahimabdiaziz3956 thank you for sharing your concerns, I’m so sorry to read of your current suffering. This type of condition can be helped by good medical treatment. Are you able to access medical help where you live? 🙏
@@michellephysio Iam in Africa especially Somalia. The first time I saw this problem, I was a student in Turkey. I went to many doctors, but all of them were gastroenterologist Because I didn't know what was wrong with me, I just imagined it was a gastric. Can you help me with a doctors who specializes in this problem to book an appointment online.
Ibrahim Brother
Start taking Lemon & Ginger Tea 🍵
@@ibrahimabdiaziz3956 Ibrahim would you mind emailing me please so I can help you get some support? You can email me contact@pelvicexercises.com.au
@@michellephysio ok thank you 🙏
I still can't figure this out, urgh.
Why don't you give demonstration
She actually is, these muscles are inside, she's not able to show it any better than she does.
I only follow her after watching many people on youtube performing incorrectly the exercises. I do recommend learn, listen to her before jumping to do do anything..... Michelle, actually without telling me was saying slow down take deep breaths.... i was always a runner, and obsessed with weight lifting .... NOT anymore i learn to enjoy have patient with mild prolapse.
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🕊💙
you talk a lot and show very little
How rude!
Are you Australian?
Yes indeed I am :)
Die Frau redet so viel…
I cannot seem to manage the long version-2 seconds is already a challenge. Is this something you can build towards? Is there a method for that or simple doing the small ones several times during the day? Thanks Michelle your channel helped me so much when I recovered from major abdominal surgery almost 2 years ago 🤍
@r8chelletters306 yes I hear you, this is definitely something you can and will build towards with practice. This is your muscle endurance and the only way to increase this is through practicing longer holds and yes several times a day is ideal. I'm so glad to read that the information has been helpful for you, I really appreciate your feedback 🌻