Core to the floor

Your pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, tissues and nerves acting like a hammock to support your bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum. Yep, all key gear. A strong pelvic floor helps reduce the risk of incontinence, improve your sexual health and boost core strength and stability. And just as for other muscles, exercise makes it stronger. The best news is you can work it anywhere, any time – and no-one will know. Initially isolating the pelvic floor muscle can be a little tricky, but an easy way is to imagine you’re stopping the passing of wind and then a wee. Tighten the muscles, hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat 8–10 times, 3 times a day. Your breathing and other muscles should not be changed in the process.