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Pelvic floor training is an important aspect of women's and men's health. A weakened pelvic floor can lead to various problems, such as incontinence or prolapse. Pelvic floor training aids, such as cones with different weights, offer an effective method for targeted training of the pelvic floor.

How does strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with weights work?

The weights are specifically designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Regular training with these weights can improve pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance. The cones or balls are inserted vaginally and held in place by targeted contractions of the pelvic floor muscles. This training helps strengthen and tone these muscle groups.

Different weights offer the advantage of being individually adjusted to your training level. This allows you to gradually increase the intensity of your training. Start with a light weight and gradually increase it for consistent progress.

Regular pelvic floor exercises can lead to improved control over bladder and bowel function. It can also increase sexual sensitivity and improve support for internal organs.

How often should I train my pelvic floor?

If you initially set aside 10-15 minutes a day for the exercises, and then wear the cones for another 10-15 minutes a few hours apart, you should notice a significant improvement after a few weeks. By incorporating the exercises into your daily routine, you can even shorten your active training time.

This program is designed so you can easily perform it one after the other as a complete exercise session. Wear comfortable clothing and gather everything you need. Use the same cone for the exercises that you're currently using for carrying.

How does the training work?


perception
The better you feel your pelvic floor, the more effectively you'll practice—because you'll activate the right muscles. Women often tense their abdominal, gluteal, or thigh muscles, which unfortunately doesn't do the pelvic floor any good. If you tense your pelvic floor correctly and strongly, it's still a relatively small movement—and that's enough! The following exercises will help you precisely locate and become familiar with your body's "most secret" muscles.

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If you tense a little more forcefully, the cone will move with the muscle movement, perhaps even slipping out or being pulled in deeper. Try to grasp and move the cone as precisely as possible. Play with it by tensing it harder at times and then lightly at others. Your buttocks, thighs, and stomach remain completely still. Above all, be careful not to press with your abdominal muscles. The correct movement is very small and subtle. Once you've properly welcomed your "secret" muscle, push the cone so deeply into the vagina that you can no longer feel it and move on to the strength exercises.

It's a good idea to take enough time for the awareness exercises at the beginning. You should be undisturbed, awake, and relaxed, and able to give your pelvic floor full attention. Once you've gained a good feel for your strength base, you can shorten this initial training phase.

Strength building
Wearing the pelvic floor training aids normally primarily results in a holding effect, resulting in a more static muscle buildup. If you perform the exercises in this brochure regularly, you'll also gain a pulsating quality with powerful contractions and pleasant releases. This will result in a more holistic effect and a more comprehensive muscle buildup. You blinked and played around with the awareness exercises; with the strength exercises that follow, you can really work hard.

Let your breathing support you. It's best to tense on the exhalation and release on the inhalation. If you can't get this rhythm right away, be sure not to hold your breath and tense up. It's also beneficial to avoid sudden tensing, but rather to steadily increase your strength and then release slowly – much like a wave comes and goes.

ATTENTION, PLEASE NOTE:
If practicing is uncomfortable and exhausting for you, and you feel like "everything is pushing down" when you tense, then you're pushing too hard with your abdominal muscles. This isn't doing you any good! Try exerting less effort, only half as hard as you could, and try to "draw the power up from your pelvis." You're practicing correctly when you feel like "it's pulling up," that it's powerful yet somehow light at the same time, and you feel taller.

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Tip: Always start and end your strength training program with the soft pelvic roll. Perform 10 powerful pelvic rolls and 10 ball presses, interspersed with 10 soft pelvic rolls. Alternating between intense contraction and gentle rocking is beneficial for muscle building.

Adopt it in everyday life
While you can think of the strength exercises as a kind of "weight training" for the pelvic floor, the following exercises are more about body coordination. You don't need to tense up too much; a good rhythm is more important. The pelvic floor training aids enhance the training effect. If you perform these exercises regularly, you'll learn to perform your normal everyday movements—for example, climbing stairs—more with your pelvic floor. This way, you'll train it without the need for cones and gain additional tone and vitality. The pelvic floor is the body's energy center, and if you keep it active through the right type of movement, you'll be more productive and in a good mood.

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relaxation
This is more important than you might think. In order for the body to rebuild muscles after exercise, they need a strong blood flow and thus a supply of nutrients. This is most effectively achieved through relaxation.

Relaxation exercise 1: Pleasant stretching
Just do it like a dog or cat: Stretch your arms, legs, and back thoroughly and enjoyably. Let your body decide what feels good.

Relaxation exercise 2:
Inner reflection
Cuddle up in the most comfortable position and place your hands on your lower abdomen. Visualize your pelvic floor and internal organs as clearly as possible. Body awareness has been proven to increase the effectiveness of muscle-building exercises.

Imagine yourself sinking comfortably into the mat. Hum a low tone or sigh as you exhale. Allow this part of your body to
To be trusted in a loving way. Is it tingling or buzzing down there? Wonderful!

Relaxation exercise 3: Warming deep relaxation
Place a hot water bottle or a warm cherry stone bag on your lower abdomen. There's hardly anything better for letting go, and besides, you deserve a feel-good reward.

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Recommendations last but not least


A tip for wearing the ELANEE pelvic floor training aids Phase I active – the more you move, the more comfortable it is for you. Unfortunately, when standing or sitting, the pelvic floor muscles tend to relax. While wearing the cones, they contract reflexively to prevent slipping, this constant tension can lead to
This can lead to slight cramping. This is often the reason why women don't feel comfortable with the cones. However, when you move, wearing the cones becomes an internal massage.

Here are some recommendations for your everyday life. Staying active and maintaining good posture will definitely benefit your pelvic floor, whether you're wearing the cones or not.

  • If you have to stand for a long time, whether ironing or doing another task, it is good to adopt the stride position.
  • Avoid rounding your knees when bending. Instead, bend your knees in a stride position and bend down with your upper body straight.
  • If you're standing in line for a long time, you can slowly and invisibly shift your weight from one leg to the other, thereby doing something for your pelvic floor at the same time.

You can find more tips and exercises for an active body base in my books. And now, I wish you pleasant and successful exercises for your lasting pelvic floor health!
Your Irene Lang-Reeves

Always seek medical advice

Important note: This article contains only general information and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a doctor.

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