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Up to 50 per cent of women will experience symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as bladder or bowel issues, pelvic organ prolapse or pelvic pain in their lifetime. These symptoms can significantly affect quality of life and can present or become exacerbated during the perimenopause and menopause when the reduction in oestrogen affects muscle bulk and contractility.

Are you looking for a pelvic floor-friendly exercise plan for 2024? Pelvic Health West is now taking enrolments for a six week Pilates programme from January 2024.

I understand that the thought of doing any type of exercise at all when you are in some form of pain might seem a little scary and worrying. You don’t want to run the risk of making it any worse in case it turns into an injury and puts you out even longer. But I would like to put your mind at ease and let you know that just because your back is causing you issues right now, you don’t have to keep yourself stranded on the sofa until you wake up one day to find it has magically disappeared.

With Pilates a stronger core, back, and pelvis are the main rewards, as well as increased flexibility, strength, and range of movement. The emphasis is on defining and strengthening key muscle areas, and if you do it properly, you can really feel the burn.

The gym at AIT Sport has announced details for two Pilates courses starting on Tuesday, January 14, with their highly qualified and experienced Pilates instructor.

Free admission to the Galway Mini Mind Body Experience, Sunday 20th October, The Salthill Hotel, The Promenade, Galway City. Doors open 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

We spend our lives in a constant state of rush and worry. Our nervous system has two pathways governing how our bodies work: the sympathetic (stress response, ‘fight or flight’) and parasympathetic (recovery response, ‘rest and digest’) systems. Whichever system is activated dictates how we process our nutrients, store fat, build muscle, recover, sleep, release hormones, etc.