Cannot do jumping jacks without “Poise” liners. - Page 2

starbelly · 07-06-12, 12:13 PM

I like the Urban Rebounder series (the first bunch, not the in-your-face new series), especially the ones led by Shannon Griffiths (of Balletone). I had a Needak but recently upgraded to a Bellicon and it has made a world of difference in my core strength. The Jump Sport is similar to the Bellicon in that it is based on elastic bands instead of springs; I chose the Bellicon because the Jump Sport is not available in Europe. Rebounding is so much fun and I miss it when I don't do it. It has many other health benefits-- lymphatic flush to name one-- and you can easily increase difficulty by bouncing harder (not higher) or using weights. I'm sure that it would definitely help your pelvic floor issues.

ooty · 07-07-12, 10:55 AM

Rebounding? Really?

That is something I could try.
I don't have the discipline to do any other kind of core exercises consistently.
I seriously need to strengthen that area as I am afraid my internal organs may fall out.. yup my core is that weak.

donnadc · 07-07-12, 02:35 PM

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but if jumping jacks are the only move that causes your problem, just modify the jacks.
I don't do high impact, so when a video has jumping jacks, I still do the arms, but keep the feet low, like side to side toe touches, or rear lunges with forward arms.

Daizyduke · 07-07-12, 02:54 PM

There was an article called You Don't Know Squat that had pelvic floor exercises. Try google.

Ok I found it.

http://www.alignedandwell.com/katysa...nt-know-squat/

desie · 07-09-12, 10:08 AM

The squatting thing is the ticket. Thanks very much. The "katy says" website really helps to explain things.

http://www.alignedandwell.com/katysa...-pelvic-floor/

I did the squatting exercise in the "katy says" link that Daizyduke provided, and added in this suggestion: try completely relaxing the bottom of the pelvis, almost to the point of urinating, while in a squatting position by squeezing in a single Kegel and then letting it relax all the way. I also held onto a dresser in front of me so that I could stay in a squat and not get tired legs.

After doing that squat and relax exercise, I can see that I am chronically holding the floor tight. Thanks, everyone. Desie

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07-06-12, 12:13 PM
starbelly Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Netherlands	I like the Urban Rebounder series (the first bunch, not the in-your-face new series), especially the ones led by Shannon Griffiths (of Balletone). I had a Needak but recently upgraded to a Bellicon and it has made a world of difference in my core strength. The Jump Sport is similar to the Bellicon in that it is based on elastic bands instead of springs; I chose the Bellicon because the Jump Sport is not available in Europe. Rebounding is so much fun and I miss it when I don't do it. It has many other health benefits-- lymphatic flush to name one-- and you can easily increase difficulty by bouncing harder (not higher) or using weights. I'm sure that it would definitely help your pelvic floor issues.

07-07-12, 10:55 AM
ooty Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beautiful Northeast	Rebounding? Really? That is something I could try. I don't have the discipline to do any other kind of core exercises consistently. I seriously need to strengthen that area as I am afraid my internal organs may fall out.. yup my core is that weak. __________________ Ooty Restarting with Leslie. The advantage of restarting is that there is so much room for improvement and it is fun to progress, right?

07-07-12, 02:35 PM
donnadc Join Date: Dec 2005	Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but if jumping jacks are the only move that causes your problem, just modify the jacks. I don't do high impact, so when a video has jumping jacks, I still do the arms, but keep the feet low, like side to side toe touches, or rear lunges with forward arms.

07-07-12, 02:54 PM
Daizyduke Join Date: Feb 2010	There was an article called You Don't Know Squat that had pelvic floor exercises. Try google. Ok I found it. http://www.alignedandwell.com/katysa...nt-know-squat/

07-09-12, 10:08 AM
desie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canada	thanks, getting somewhere now The squatting thing is the ticket. Thanks very much. The "katy says" website really helps to explain things. http://www.alignedandwell.com/katysa...-pelvic-floor/ I did the squatting exercise in the "katy says" link that Daizyduke provided, and added in this suggestion: try completely relaxing the bottom of the pelvis, almost to the point of urinating, while in a squatting position by squeezing in a single Kegel and then letting it relax all the way. I also held onto a dresser in front of me so that I could stay in a squat and not get tired legs. After doing that squat and relax exercise, I can see that I am chronically holding the floor tight. Thanks, everyone. Desie