Do you pee during workouts? - Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Do you pee during workouts?

The video makes light of it, but it is actually a very common issue among women.  there are some reasons as to why this happens, most relating to our pelvic floor.

Stress Urinary Incontinence  

AKA YAH PEED YOUR PANTS

Written By Dr. Stefianie Cohen (powerlifter)

"WHAT: Stress urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles that surround the urethra in the pelvic floor either weaken, remain chronically tight or lose motor control, which in turn increases the chance of leaking during high stress or increased pressure activities like squatting or deadlifting heavy..

WHY: The main reason why this problem is more prevalent in woman than male is due to anatomical differences in the genitourinary system..

SOLUTION: Attempt to improve the control and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles before a heavy lift by squeezing and bracing together. Seek out help if you start leaking at lower intensities or effort."

These seem to be common problems for women in Powerlifting, Oly lifting, CrossFit etc.  However, just because they are common does not mean it is healthy.

If you notice you are having issues with "peeing" during or a workout or in everyday things such as running, sneezing, jumping please seek help from a specialist.  The solution is not to just stop doing double unders or lifting heavy.  The solution is to seek out help to fix it!  Do NOT neglect your Pelvic Floor!

There are some great Pelvic Floor Specialists in Collingwood seek someone out.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Focus:

20 Rep Back Squat

10 reps light
10 reps (add 20lbs)
15 reps ( drop weight)
15 reps (add 20lbs)
then hit 20 reps

WOD:

Weighted Strict Pull ups

5 - 5 - 3 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 1

Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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