A Whole New You : #046: Why a Healthy Pelvic Floor is the Key to a Strong Body with Dr. Brianne Grogan

#046: Why a Healthy Pelvic Floor is the Key to a Strong Body with Dr. Brianne Grogan

Nov 12, 2019

With over nine million views on YouTube, articles featured on MindBodyGreen, and a 5-star reviewed book, Dr. Brianne Grogan, PT, DPT is a respected voice in the field of women’s health and wellness. She describes her YouTube channel as “the home of core + pelvic floor friendly fitness,” and is loved by her viewers for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach.

Intro

[01:30] Introduction to Dr. Brianne Grogan — her history of pelvic floor issues, work in physical therapy, concentration on women’s health, beginning of her business

[09:00] FemFusion Fitness — Dr. Bri’s YouTube channel — safe & effective exercises/information geared towards pelvic floor health. (Up to 50% of women have bladder leakage and/or prolapse)

[15:30] Why pelvic floor and core strength is important for us ALL (balance, posture, alignment, sexual health, back pain alleviation, prevention of future problems including incontinence)

[20:52] “Common shouldn’t necessarily be viewed as normal.” (in regard to pelvic floor issues)

[22:26] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/ links below)

[24:38] LIFT program

[26:24] Starting points for anyone with issues including prolapse, Diastasis Recti, or bladder leakage; lifestyle changes/accommodations; how to identify pelvic floor muscles, manage pressure, and have correct posture

[36:00] Basic modifications to use during exercise if you have any pelvic floor or core issues (proper mechanics for crunches, squats, what NOT to do)

[42:20] Types of videos/exercises on FemFusion Fitness channel

[45:30] Key things we can do for pelvic floor health maintenance (tune into core, lift correctly, eat clean, move everyday … “Motion is lotion.”)

[49:50] How to find/connect with Dr. Bri

Links:

Dr. Bri’s YouTube: youtube.com/femfusionfitness

Popular Playlists of her videos: bit.ly/FemPlaylists

Video mentioned: “How to Lift to Protect Your Back and Pelvic Floor”

Dr. Bri’s Instagram: instagram.com/femfusionfitness

Dr. Bri’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/femfusionfitness/

Dr. Bri’s website: https://femfusionfitness.com

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Perfect Supplements: www.perfectsupplements.com/kim (Enter coupon code KIM10 at checkout for 10% off all products.)