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Bladder Leaks and what you can do about them

  Bladder Leaks & What You Can Do About It  The holiday season often brings together extended family- and, well, it also means that incontinence jokes tend to join the festivities as well! In case you haven’t heard, many mothers of the world have unwittingly joined a secret pelvic floor dysfunction club, often courtesy of childbirth. I was admitted seven years ago, even though I don't personally experience bladder leaks. Apparently, membership is assumed for us all .  This secret club is where the moms, aunts, older cousins  and grandmothers make private jokes and eye rolls about leaks, “oops moments” and not being able to jump on trampolines. Glamorous, right? And occasionally the whole family joins in on the joke whenever cousin Johnny breaks out his comedy routine and mom has to make a sprint to the bathroom.    Why is this happening, you ask? First, a bit of science.  Bladder leaks, medically known as urinary incontinence, affect millions of individuals worldwide. Despite i
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DEBUNKING 140BPM DURING PREGNANCY


Pregnancy and postpartum can be an exciting and challenging time for your body. You may be looking for safe and effective workout options that will help you maintain your fitness and health during this period. However, there are many misconceptions and outdated advice out there that can make it difficult to know what is safe and effective.


One such outdated advice is the recommended heart rate for exercise during pregnancy. The old advice used to be 140 beats per minute, but recent studies have shown that it may not be the best approach. Following this advice may lead to over-restriction of physical activity and limit the benefits that exercise can provide during pregnancy and postpartum.

 
So, what's the alternative? The answer is the talk test. This method is a simple and fun way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. All you have to do is chat with your workout buddy while exercising and make sure that you are not huffing and puffing so hard that you can't hold a conversation.

By using the talk test, you can tailor your exercise to your individual fitness level and any complications you may have. Whether you're feeling like a super-fit superhero or a sleepy sloth, you can adjust your workout to suit your needs.
 

The talk test is a great way to make sure that you are staying healthy and happy while exercising during pregnancy and postpartum. It allows you to monitor your heart rate in a way that is safe and effective. So, whether you're doing yoga, strength training, or cardio, remember to get chatting and keep that heart rate in check!

If you're ready to start your pregnancy or postpartum fitness journey, why not give Transformation Nation, a try? With a wide range of workouts available, including fertility,prenatal and postpartum and parenting options, you're sure to find something that fits your needs.


And the best part? You can sign up for a free trial today and try it out for yourself! Just head over to our website and enter your details to get started.

www.transformation-nation.com

 
Don't let outdated advice or a lack of options hold you back from reaching your fitness goals during pregnancy and postpartum. Sign up for our free trial and discover how Transformation Nation can help you stay healthy and happy during this exciting time in your life.


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