Walking can help improve your overall fitness and well-being, but it doesn't directly strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and uterus (in women). These muscles help control urination, defecation, and sexual function.
How to Strengthen Pelvic Floor Muscles
To strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, you need to perform specific exercises that target these muscles directly. These exercises are called Kegel exercises.
- Kegel exercises involve contracting and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles, similar to holding back urine. You can do these exercises anywhere, anytime.
- Other exercises that can help strengthen your pelvic floor include yoga, Pilates, and some types of weightlifting.
While walking is a great form of exercise for overall health, it doesn't directly target the pelvic floor muscles. To strengthen these muscles, you need to incorporate specific exercises into your routine.
