Stop doing Double Unders! Take a seat. What I’m about to say will blow your mind. Well, it’ll at least make you aware of muscles you don’t train regularly, and just might fix a thing or two. Seated? Great! Please make sure it’s a toilet you’re sitting on. Now start to pee. Ok, stop. Now start again. Ok, stop again. Feel that? That’s a Kegel. Don’t keep going. Too many of those during urination can actually lead to problems, but 3 sets of 10 a day can lead to a stronger pelvic floor and maybe even less peeing during double unders!
When should you do them?
Anytime. Done is better than perfect! You can do these in the car, sitting on the couch, in bed, where ever, when ever. 3 sets of 10 is great, but more is good too. Practice at the pace you’re ‘losing it’ at. Don’t use the bigger muscles (glutes, quads, etc) to do the work. Focus on that ‘pee-stop’ muscle and pulse. Add a few pauses. If it’s double unders, practice at a brisk pace. If it’s 1rm squats, go slow.
Isn’t this just for women?
Nope. NOT AT ALL! I personally know a group of guys that have gotten (ahem) great results from using these. Lets just say they’re more ‘robust’ now and have an increased ability to do ‘one-more-rep’. All of that blood flow from exercising the pelvic floor creates strength EVERYWHERE.
So, like, results after 2 sessions, right?
Absolutely (NOT)! Just like anything worth under taking, it takes time! It can take weeks or months depending on your pelvic fitness level ( I think I just made that up…what’s your PFL?) Just like anything, if you have questions or you’re not getting what you want talk to your coach and doctor.
Don’t wait, start now. Do it every day. Realize gains now, thank me later.
