"Five-Minute Pilates Routine to Fortify Your Pelvic Floor"

Pilates instructor Katarina Trinkewizova Hezel has introduced a five-minute workout targeting the pelvic floor muscles using a single-leg bridge variation. This exercise, which can be done without equipment, aims to strengthen the pelvic floor, which supports internal pelvic organs and controls release and contraction. The workout involves 10 repetitions on each leg for three rounds and emphasizes engaging the core and pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor exercises are beneficial for women of all ages, especially those with pelvic floor dysfunction, which can lead to symptoms like urine leakage and difficulty with bowel movements. A 2019 Cochrane review suggests that pelvic floor training can improve urinary incontinence in two-thirds of women.