Squeeze!

The pelvic floor muscle

Why work it?

As Lotte is a very ‘female’ class and so it is imperative that we do not ignore this muscle.  Childbirth, delaying going to the toilet, being overweight and aging all weaken this muscle but help is at hand as always in the form of Lotte Berk!

How to work it?   

Imagine that you  have just drunk a lot of water and that you  need to pass water (or even actually do this). Then imagine that there is no toilet at hand and that you will have to 'hold' the muscle that stops you going to the toilet. This is the 'pelvic floor' muscle that we 'squeeze' in class. 

How do we use the muscle in class?

In class we think of this muscle as having different 'levels' eg. 'the highest level' is the part of the muscle deepest inside your body.  

We identify each 'level' up the muscle.
For example, you'll hear the teacher say "Go to the lowest level and ‘squeeze’" or "go up to halfway and HOLD!" (which means identify and hold the muscle as if you are trying to stop yourself from passing water without actually squeezing it).

Many students find it difficult to locate it at first but with practice, your awareness of this muscle will improve and you will reap the benefits of this essential exercise.