What is the feeling of tightening pelvic floor muscles while walking with dumbbells

When walking with pelvic floor muscle dumbbells, there is usually a slight feeling of falling or tight muscle contractions, and when used correctly, the active force of the pelvic floor muscles can be felt. Pelvic floor muscle dumbbells mainly help strengthen the pelvic floor muscle group through gravity stimulation, suitable for postpartum recovery or individuals with mild urinary incontinence. The feeling of walking with pelvic floor dumbbells varies from person to person. Initially, users may feel a significant foreign body sensation accompanied by slight discomfort, but as the muscles gradually adapt, the feeling of falling will decrease. When the pelvic floor muscles tighten sufficiently, the dumbbell will be stabilized by the muscle group, and there will be almost no shaking during walking. If the dumbbell is positioned correctly, you can also experience the soreness and swelling of the pelvic floor muscles during contraction, similar to the muscle fatigue during Kegel exercises. In rare cases, if the size of the dumbbell is chosen improperly or the muscle strength is insufficient, there may be situations such as dumbbell slipping and painful urination. This group of people needs to adapt from the smallest dumbbell model to avoid forcibly increasing weight. Individuals with excessive relaxation of pelvic floor muscles may not be able to maintain dumbbell stability while walking. It is recommended to first establish a solid foundation through static Kegel training.

The use of pelvic floor muscle dumbbells requires regular training, 3-4 times a week, for 15-20 minutes each time. Pay attention to cleaning dumbbells before and after training, and apply a small amount of water-soluble lubricant to reduce friction during use. If there is continuous pain, bleeding or other abnormal conditions, it should be stopped immediately. Suggest combining abdominal breathing and yoga ball training to enhance core stability and avoid wearing tight pants that affect muscle perception. It is best for postpartum women to consult a doctor to assess the degree of pelvic floor muscle injury before use.