Your lady parts are bothering you. Whether it’s urinary incontinence issues, pain during sex or other issues, strengthening your core muscles will help with these problems and others. Here’s how. Pelvic floor muscles The muscles in your pelvic floor are very important. They form the “hammock” that supports and holds in the organs in the […]
Why Are Pregnant Women So Darn “Tippy”?
If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know how clumsy you seem to get as your pregnancy progresses. Pregnancy has a huge effect on a woman’s body. From the hormonal changes to the changes to a woman’s shape, being “tippy” and falling is a real concern. Shifting center of gravity Pregnancy brings forgetfulness, interrupted sleep and […]
Do You REALLY Have To Stretch Before Physical Activity?
You have been dipping your toes back into exercising and have been told “be sure to stretch before exercising” and “no, you don’t need to stretch before exercising.” So which is it? Research For years experts said that stretching will decrease the risk of injury, prevent soreness and improve performance. Researchers, in the meantime, studied […]
8 Common Things That Can Affect Balance In Seniors
As we age we lose certain abilities. Some lose clear eyesight, others become hard of hearing, and most end up with issues with balance. Some are due to aging, but others are due to lifestyle. Here are some of the things that affect balance in seniors. As we age our bodies change Some of these […]
