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Surviving60
January 6, 2014 - 5:26am
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new kegels
Essentially, they are different intensities of the same motion/breathing sequence. Do you have the FAFP dvd? The New Kegels clip featured on the blog shows a pelvic rocking exercise from that dvd. It also shows full-on firebreathing in standing and hands-and-knees position. The Dictionary of Movements on the dvd explains firebreathing in more detail. It's the breathing sequence that is most important in all these moves. - Surviving
Daphne
January 6, 2014 - 9:51am
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new kegels
Hi Slinky,
Can you tell me how you got to look at the new kegels video as I looked for it the other day and could only find the written word, no video. I have tried in the past also and wasn't successful then either. Thanks for any help you can give.
Daphne
Surviving60
January 6, 2014 - 10:22am
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new kegels video clip
Click on the Blog tab at the top of this page.
Find the search box on the right side of the screen ("search the post archives").
Enter NEW KEGELS into the search, you will get a link to the article.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the video clip.
Daphne
January 6, 2014 - 12:43pm
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new kegels
Thank you Surviving, I did as you suggested but I still didn't have an actual video clip to watch, I have actually been to that page before and didn't have a video clip then either. As I said before I only had the written words about how to do them but I wasn't sure how the rocking of the hips were meant to be done on the out breath, that is why I was looking for something visual to look at.
Daphne
Surviving60
January 6, 2014 - 12:56pm
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Daphne, after you did the
Daphne, after you did the search, did you click on the actual article first, and then scroll down? Do you see pictures and diagrams on the page?
Daphne
January 6, 2014 - 2:12pm
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Surviving
Yes I did see a couple of pictures but I thought I was supposed to be looking for a Video.
Daphne.
Arizona
January 6, 2014 - 3:14pm
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Daphne
I probably am taking the long way to get to the video but here's how I did it:
Go to Blog tab at top of page. Scroll down through the article until you get near the end of the page. There will be several articles there and you want to click on: The New Kegals - The Effective Way to Manage Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Click on: Read the full article. Then scroll down to the black video box, it takes a second to load, and then click on: Click here for the New Kegal Video.
Hope this helps. It really is a very informative video.
Daphne
January 7, 2014 - 10:42am
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new kegels
Hi Ladies, Thank you for your help. My husband suggested that my browser wasn't the right one to get what I wanted so he got me on another browser and all went well, I finally saw the video. On my usual browser, when I got to the last thing to click on all I got were adverts about videos in general, so frustrating but I guess persistence paid off. Wish I was more computer savvy. Daphne.
Surviving60
January 7, 2014 - 10:54am
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I'm surprised Daphne, because
I'm surprised Daphne, because yesterday I tried it on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, and it came up OK on all three. Sorry I did not know it was a browser issue for you or I would have suggested it. - Surviving
sungirl
January 8, 2014 - 3:01am
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I think the video might be a
I think the video might be a bit temperemental...had trouble on my phone but ok on laptop. I'm waiting for my book to arrive but just wanted to ask- I love the new kegels-very therapeutic but don't want to overdo it. How many would be advised to do in one session? Sungirl
Surviving60
January 8, 2014 - 4:52am
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New Kegels
Sungirl, this is a pretty gentle move and I don't think you can overdo with it, but just trust your body to tell you. The breathing sequence is very important so just make sure you are doing the in-breaths and out-breaths as directed. The posture itself is a "new" thing for so many of us (ironic when you consider that it is actually our natural posture that has been un-learned by so many of us over the years). You can expect to feel something at the beginning, so take it at your own pace. Did you get the FAFP dvd? The New Kegels are just a part of that great overall workout routine. Good luck to you - Surviving
sungirl
January 8, 2014 - 7:08am
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Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply survivor. It's what I was thinking- common sense really- but just thought I'd put the question out there. No, I don't have the DVD yet. I ordered the book and as it's coming to the UK, it's a bit more expensive, but I'm sure I'll want to follow up with the DVD when money allows! Sungirl
Surviving60
January 8, 2014 - 7:59am
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I hear ya, sungirl. I
I hear ya, sungirl. I acquired my WW collection one piece at a time over a period of 3 years. A little splurge to reward myself from time to time! - Surviving
mimiree
January 8, 2014 - 1:07pm
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Jazzercise
I love dance and rhythmic movement, so I have resumed Jazzercise classes. I have mild cystocele symptoms and would like to know if the jumping movements might compromise or exacerbate these symptoms...bulging of the bladder at the mouth of my vagina. Did I read somewhere that using a tampon may help provide some support? I have done yoga all my life and other aerobic exercise as well. I have benefited greatly from your website and am awaiting the arrival of my Prolapse DVD, however, I haven't found any information regarding this specific question. Look forward to hearing from those with experience in this area.
another chapter
January 8, 2014 - 4:45pm
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mimiree, I am new to prolapse
mimiree, I am new to prolapse ( mild cycto here too) but very experienced with exercise/mvmt (it is my profession). That being said, NO WAY am I doing any jumping around, even in the posture. I used to love jogging on my rebounder, but have given that up for fear of things sloshing around more than necessary. And to be honest, I don't miss it. Walking is truly the very best for your body and we can be very diligent with working the posture while walking, where as other aerobic exercise we can not. I would however do dance moves that are not high impact. Even step classes on a low step/bench. IMHO, an added jarring movement to the body is unnecessary and has too much potential for discord (unless we are talking professional athletes/competitors). I know some ladies do choose to run and such with prolapse but I am not sold on the idea when walking and low impact aerobics are as, if not more, beneficial overall. I feel with prolapse movement needs to be even more mindful than not (just like a back, shoulder etc injury).
Surviving60
January 9, 2014 - 5:48am
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mimiree
If you truly and diligently adopt WW posture (and I don't mean just dabbling in it), there is very little that you cannot do. That being said, I would certainly refrain from the high-impact stuff until you have mastered posture (which can take months, or more). Then, you can and should evaluate everything you do. Like Another Chapter, I personally do not run/jump. But some do. I'm in my 60's and hoping to make these aging body parts of mine last for a long, long time! Lots of walking, and WW exercise, give me what I need.
As to the tampon, some have tried this for a cystocele. I don't know if there are many who have had much symptom relief from it. I have both 'celes, and can't stand the feel of a tampon, nor does it stay in. I don't see much point in bothering. If all you have is a mild cystocele, it can be effectively managed with posture. - Surviving
mimiree
January 9, 2014 - 12:30pm
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Jazzercise
Thanks for your feedback. Low impact makes a lot of sense. I tried the tampon in class today and it did provide some support that made me more comfortable, plus I am modifying a lot of moves...like not jumping. I will be sure to practice the WW postures too. Thanks again!