Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – February 10, 2021 – Health
Women have long been involved in sports on a par with men. Crossfit, bodybuilding, powerlifting – for these and other types of exercise there are no restrictions on gender. But still, there are some exercises from which performance to females it is desirable to refuse.
What exercises are forbidden to women and why?
Exercises that are harmful to girls include barbell squats, leg presses, and push-ups (all sorts of exercises). As you can see, these are some of the most popular exercises.
What is their danger?
The fact is that performing the above exercises can seriously harm women’s health. During such physical exertion, there is intense straining, which weakens the ligaments that support the pelvic organs. If you perform these exercises regularly, the ligaments will weaken over time, which will lead to sad consequences. Among them:
stress urinary incontinence (during laughter, sneezing);
increase in intra-abdominal pressure (which requires constant medical monitoring).
But the most dangerous and unpleasant consequence is prolapse. In a state of prolapse, the pelvic organs, such as the uterus, fall into the vagina or beyond. We can say that the organs “fall out”. The insidiousness of prolapse is that the “loss” appears at the end. The first symptoms are:
The sensation of a foreign object in the vagina;
urinary incontinence;
pain in the lower abdomen and lumbar region;
strong urge to urinate;
constipation;
excessive gas formation;
pain during intercourse.
If you work out in the gym (especially with weights) and you have the above symptoms, stop training immediately and see a doctor.
Women at risk!
Many women are lucky and they do not have unpleasant consequences. At the same time, it is necessary to be careful with power exercises that excessively load the pelvic area.
But there are women who are strictly forbidden to perform squats with a barbell, bench press, and leg press. These are women who:
Gave birth at least twice;
Are overweight;
Move little;
Are in menopause;
Have collagenopathy;
Have insufficient estrogen levels.
If you are at risk, be sure to tell your coach.
How to prevent prolapsed?
It is necessary to exclude the above-mentioned exercises. Instead of squats with a barbell, you can perform squats with dumbbells of 1 kg, as well as the gluteal bridge. Replace the press with the legs to bend the legs in a supine position. And instead of traction stands the inclinations of the case forward with a bar will approach.
However, it is not only strength training that can lead to prolapse. To keep the pelvic floor muscles strong, you also need to work on them. To do this, at least three times a week, perform a special charge – Kegel exercises. During these exercises, the muscles of the vagina contract and relax. This charge prevents prolapse, also reduces pain during PMS, and improves the quality of sexual life. But before you start Kegel exercises, consult a gynecologist, because there are a number of contraindications to their implementation.
