I definitely need the right motivational tool. I've tried Ben Wa balls in a couple of sizes, but never had much luck with them. I LOVE my Betty's Barbell though, so I find myself using it pretty regularly.
If I'm not really paying attention, I just do a lot of squeeze and release, but if I'm trying to purposefully exercise, I do the squeeze and hold. I try to see how long I can squeeze before letting go - I aim for between 5-10 seconds, relax, and repeat.
I'd like to try the balls just because I'm really interested in the sensations, but I've done the squeezing method for years (even before I knew they were actually an excersize, I did them because they felt good!) But it works perfectly for me. I still want to see for myself what all the hype is about the balls. I don't think the exercisers are the only way. Doing them by squeezing with no 'device' will work exactly the same.
I was just wondering what other women out there did when it comes to Kegel exercises. There seems to be a tonne of different variations on how you choose to go about it, ranging from different lengths of time to hold the muscles for to different
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I was just wondering what other women out there did when it comes to Kegel exercises. There seems to be a tonne of different variations on how you choose to go about it, ranging from different lengths of time to hold the muscles for to different numbers of reps and different aids. I'd love it if you'd let me know what you do yourself and how many reps you do/how long you hold for/how long you release for. Also, I'd be interested to hear what you use as a memory trigger or what your established routine is?
i think the squeeze and hold method works best, you should feel it in there, its like rock!
It is important to realize that you don't have to aquire any special items to assist you. Several posters have included links that explain how to do these exercises, and everyone male or female should exercise their pc muscles. But having said that I have tried some things to help keep me focused and that are fun to use. Lately I have been using the Intensity and I really enjoy it.
I just quickly squeeze and release whenever I remember and if I'm not doing something that requires concentration! Just do it for however long I feel like.
I have marbles, ones that are, bigger than the normal small ones, the normal large ones you find, and ones that are twice as big as that, i like the glass, and i like how simple they are, easy to clean and heavy, i will do kegals without them not everyday but when i remember, but when i have the marbles in its a constant trying to hold them in. i keep them in for a few hours