146. Improving Pelvic Floor Health and Function with Courtenay Polock

<p>Today I'm joined exercise physiologist, Courtney Polock who runs an online exercise physiology clinic specialising in women's health and pelvic floor dysfunction. </p> <p>Many people assume you only need to think about your pelvic floor health when pregnant, but that simply isn't true. Hormones and eating disorders can have a huge impact on pelvic floor health and function, which is why I'm so excited to talk to Courtenay today.</p> <p>In this episode Courtenay and I discuss:</p> <ul> <li>What the pelvic floor is and what it does</li> <li>Common signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction</li> <li>Why Kegel exercises simply aren't enough for a strong pelvic floor</li> <li>The impact of hormonal fluctuations and low energy availability on pelvic floor strength</li> <li>Factors that increase your risk for pelvic floor dysfunction</li> <li>How eating disorders can weaken the pelvic floor</li> <li>What breathing techniques are best to optimise pelvic floor activation (and which breathing techniques to avoid)</li> <li>How to prime your pelvic floor so you stay strong and continent during your workouts</li> </ul> <p>You can follow Courtenay online at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/her.exercise.physiology/">@her.exercise.physiology</a> or check out her <a href= "https://www.herexercisephysiology.com.au/">website</a> to view her services and book a consultation.</p> <p>❤️<strong> <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/email-list/">Join my newsletter list</a> </strong>for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image"</p> <p>❤️ <strong>Ready to get your period back?</strong> Join the next round of <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/">Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea</a>! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Find out details and sign up here: <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/">https://sarahlizking.co