Need help with kegels!

[hwills41]

I just don't get how to do it. Can someone please explain it to me in a way I understand or just any tips???

Every time I try it I end up tightening my butt or stomach, so I know I'm not doing it correctly

 

[kristen77]

Are kegels pelvic floor exercise??!! X

 

[hwills41]

Yes, haha!

 

[kristen77]

Lol! Wondered what that kegels thread was about! I do them as if I needed a wee - think I'm doing them right but kinda hard to tell! X

 

[hwills41]

Well that's what I'm trying to do, but it just doesn't feel right. Grrrrrrr! I know these are super important, so I need to get it right!

 

[g1zm0h]

The best way I know how to explain it is to stop your urine flow when you're going to the washroom! (Yes, your pee!!) When you're going to the washroom... When you know what it feels like (which muscles are contracting) then it will be easier for you to do your exercises Hope that helps!

 

[NewAtThis13]

Yep, just as above said when you use the toilet stop the flow of urine..the muscles you use when you stop it are the kegel muscles!

 

[hwills41]

OK I just tried it again, and I think I got it. I probably just don't notice it as well because I haven't been doing it enough and they really aren't that strong yet.

Thanks all!!

 

[green22]

Oh crap, I ALWAYS forget to do these and everytime I see a post I subconsciously 'squeeze'. Lol!