DON’T BE A DOMER | Learn how to use your entire core!

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Are you a DOMER? This video is all about core engagement and learning how to wrap your TVA (transverse abdominals) for total core activation. These techniques will help you lift heavier, have more defined abs, better posture, and help with pelvic floor.
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Hi I’m Meg 👋 and I’m on a mission to get a barbell in every woman’s hands. My love for lifting weights runs deep and I’m passionate about using my platforms, like this channel and my strength training app (Stronger by the Day) to educate others and make strength attainable for all. I’ve been in the industry for about 10 years and I’m an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, USAPL Certified Club Coach, and Safe Sport Certified.

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@annajo8259 4 ай бұрын

We often hear people remind us to engage our core, but they don’t explain what that even means. Thank you

@pixelzebra8440 3 ай бұрын

Fr like how tf do I engage my core lol I had no idea til now

@iBiebercookie3 2 ай бұрын

True! But all I’m thinking about now is how are people gonna be “Ssss”ing in each rep publicly at the gym 😂

@annajo8259 2 ай бұрын

@@iBiebercookie3 I honestly have been hearing ppl hissing at the gym and always wondered why lol

@nikolaus6989 2 ай бұрын

Same here, I don't understand what to do with my core, how do I engage it? Lol

@Jiminsboost 29 күн бұрын

That’s true

@allyh9882 Жыл бұрын

Today I found out that I am not, in fact, built different. I am just a domer 😢

@englewoodmusic Жыл бұрын

Lolol

@jenstang4529 Жыл бұрын

I thought I had some kind of deformity, seriously, Iol glad to know it’s fixable

@erincolpitts3459 Жыл бұрын

OMG me too!!!

@abihfritz Жыл бұрын

HAHAH SAME😅

@katcapricorn17 Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@duhitsDani 11 ай бұрын

not me sitting here at work like “sssssssssssssss” 😂 new subby

@copgirl828 6 ай бұрын

I always wondered why my core strength sucked even after doing loads of core exercises...thanks for giving us cues to solve this problem, Meg!

@JPcommunicates Ай бұрын

This isn't an issue.

@relaxwithme__ Жыл бұрын

I’ve always domed. Just thought my belly fat hung weirdly. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Now I know it’s fixable. Thanks! 👏🏻

@AntoniaG1991 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!! Especially when planking, I was like oh...

@annabanana4046 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@formygoals Жыл бұрын

Me too, lol

@suzanneibwellness Жыл бұрын

Same here! mind blown!

@Infertilityandmepodcast Жыл бұрын

Faaaaacts

@hannahkwon8176 Жыл бұрын

This is life changing!!!!! (Kinda lol) i always thought it was abdominal fat and always blamed myself for have a bulge whenever i do ab exercises, although its nothing to be ashamed about. Ive been going to the gym for a while and watched so many yt videos but none addressed this!! I can finally stop shaming my body and engage my core correctly thank u

@peaksandpaws Жыл бұрын

Exactly the same for me! I always thought it was just my fat!

@saijanaswamy7210 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was my fat too and I was so frustrated "why isn't that going away, I'm working so hard"

@ashleydavidson7664 Жыл бұрын

yesss!! same

@Lily-gz3ip Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@momcom5 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@ButterflyBlueSky 8 ай бұрын

Glad you mentioned pre/post natal TVA strength training. It is important to strengthen the TVA due to the linea alba being overstretched. Over half of all women will experience this problem post pregnancy and develop diastasis recti (abdominal separation). This can cause a bulging midsection commonly referred to as “mommy tummy.” Most women assume it’s simply just extra weight but even with weight loss the bulge remains. This is because the abs have separated. The only way to correct this issue is with deep core strengthening exercises to engage and strengthen the TVA to pull those abs back together. Correct form during these exercises, such as not doming is crucial to recovery. Just thought I’d share! Hope it helps someone !

@UGuessin 4 ай бұрын

Shut up

@eleonorelee267 2 ай бұрын

Yes! This is so true. My youngest is 14 and I am only just (finally) getting my core to come back. Not like I tried hard before, I am just (finally) setting my boundaries and allotting myself time. (That I am getting old and now wake up at 5am...) I have been doing youtube pilates for a while, but visualizing the correct muscles working, and precise advice makes a big difference.

@someasiankid6323 8 ай бұрын

the amount of relief and joy this video made me feel was overwhelming. finally, someone addressed how to properly engage your abs. I've been doing my own experiments of fixing my posture. the problem was my weak core and weak back. this video helped to provide extra information to help engage my core properly because I was never taught how to do so, and the importance of having a strong core. that also relates to having proper biomechanics when moving, its harder to move in unison and flow when you have a weak core and back that doesn't support your body when you move. my athleticism has sky rocketed once I started to strengthen my core and back. I'm still improving and this video really helped narrow down what I need to do. thanks

@melisece 4 ай бұрын

Hi! First of all, congrats on your journey! I also have a weak core and back along with a bad posture. If you would be fine with sharing, what are some things you have done to solve these problems? I don't know what to do or where to start.

@madMARTYNmarsh1981 Жыл бұрын

I am 41 (42 in August 😢) and after 25-ish years training, 13 years as an infantry soldier, no one pointed out this doming phenomenon to me. Excellent video.

@somaika Жыл бұрын

Happy early birthday 🎉😁😃

@madMARTYNmarsh1981 Жыл бұрын

@@somaika that's very kind, thank you.

@lilonehavinfun Жыл бұрын

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY DUDE!

@idrk1507 Жыл бұрын

Happy early birthday! I wish you many more healthy and happy years to come! 🎉

@wadecrawford6445 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, in the Marine Corps we did thousands of crunches, but strangely, my stomach always seemed to hang out over my belt. Even when I worked on the breathing. Now I know that I was training my stomach to dome, and it continues to progress in this fashion year after year. I’ve been training all wrong!!!

@Orimthekeyacolite Жыл бұрын

As a traditional martial artist, it's always satisfying to see modern sports/fitness practitioners rediscover the same principles that are at the heart of our theory. What you describe we call "condensing energy into the Dantian" and it's the most foundational concept in Chinese and Okinawan styles

@kissit012 Жыл бұрын

Yup. All that breathing, especially with every strike, is generations old and effective to commit to technique and results

@Ruptured_AU Жыл бұрын

Was about to say something similar. It's interesting to see people figuring this stuff out now without having to be in an exclusive martial arts club and everyone acting like it's a big secret.

@MarkConway73 Жыл бұрын

I've practiced both Karate and Southern Mantis. In karate we kiai and in Mantis we hiss. The energy is more explosive in Karate and "tankier" in Kung-fu.

@juliocezarsilva5979 Жыл бұрын

Any content in KZfaq you can recommend for other techniques like these?

@abjar4630 Жыл бұрын

👏👏 amazing to hear. Post-natal training, as she mentions or hypo-pressive training (or vacuum) triggers the same areas but goes even deeper into the pelvis area/lower abdominal. 💗 soo important for especially women (pre-natal!) but also for all heavy weight lifters f.ex, opera singers etc. Everyone that engages the core in some way

@A1Avishek 6 ай бұрын

This is great. I have had this problem my whole life and never knew what to do about it until now! Thanks a lot for making this

@LeapToTheRhythm 11 ай бұрын

This is one of the clearest, most helpful explanations I've heard on this topic!

@coralpetals Жыл бұрын

Finally, a proper explanation and demonstration of how to “engage your core.” Subscribed! Thank you!

@tisi88 4 ай бұрын

My thought exactly 🥳👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Peaea 4 ай бұрын

Same

@gameseeker6307 2 ай бұрын

10 minutes for this?

@ecea.7869 11 ай бұрын

Omg I cannot express how grateful I am for this video. Literally all my life I thought my abs were weird and I felt so self conscious about it. I searched on the internet, I asked PTs, no proper answer until THIS. You're awesome thanks a lot!!!

@ArieJ37 5 ай бұрын

Literally same I never new why my stomach looked like that when I did core workouts 😂

@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed 4 ай бұрын

Im over here on my journey to abs for the first time and had ZERO IDEAAA🎉🎉🎉

@irreduciblerascal 11 ай бұрын

I've been purposefully focusing on my TVA and hadn't encountered this concept previously. I attempted it using my dedicated TVA exercise, incorporating your suggested "snake" sound, and the results were fantastic! A heartfelt expression of gratitude!

@jaimepaterson8171 6 ай бұрын

You are such a queen. I had no idea I was even doing this until i stumbled on this video. Just started core training a few weeks ago and you caught me just in time. Looking forward to a flatter tummy 😊

@amyerwin4314 Жыл бұрын

4:00 How to not be a domer. Make an SSS sound. Forcefully exhale. You start to feel your pelvic floor and TVA Activation. Connect your breath with your pelvic floor and think about TVA wrapping in when making the SSS sound. 5:47 Ab wrap waterfall. 7:20 Incorporating forced exhale into exercise - 8:02 Crunch - 8:57 High plank

@faithxu5558 Жыл бұрын

thank you oh my gosh

@ayochayce8185 Жыл бұрын

That Felt GOOD

@adragonro Жыл бұрын

Creative❤

@Kodak718 Жыл бұрын

You're a star. Thank you!

@masachusets1764 Жыл бұрын

@@Kodak718 So that's the SSSecret

@AshleyKampta2 Жыл бұрын

Interestingly, the "sss" sound is something I do with my students who study vocals, because over time, it increases the control they have over their ability to generate power and project their voices when singing. I never thought to also apply it while I exercise! I have a weak core from abdominal surgeries, so I'm actually excited to try this out!

@sof_grabovetska 11 ай бұрын

Yaaa! I’m singer and I’m doing this also These exercises with “sss” helps a lot for diagram and breath control

@chelseahelsinki 10 ай бұрын

@@sof_grabovetska I was about to mention this too! I use it as a warmup when I don't have much time

@octopu5ie 9 ай бұрын

Yes me too I'm shocked!

@headhuncho8550 9 ай бұрын

i guess the same as boxers ?

@JFosterImagery 6 ай бұрын

I have never heard of this!! So glad I watched this video. 1 year post hysterectomy, and this is the first time I have hope in the rebuilding of my abdominal muscles. THANK YOU for the education!!

@mrod2013 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely LOVE fitness channels that explain proper form and technique!! It can be really disheartening for a lot of beginners to be putting in so much work without correlated results, or can cause injury and overuse of all the wrong parts of the body! As a semi-beginner, I was super grateful when I followed Madfit videos because there were tons of times I would’ve been doing the shown exercises incorrectly if she hadn’t instructed through them. We can see poses, but not always distribution of weight or things like this! Thank you so much for this video! Subscribed~

@hazystarshine Жыл бұрын

I was JUST thinking about this today! I’ve been working hard to get my core activated properly, but it’s hard when nobody seems to talk about the doming that can happen for beginners or those with dysfunction. Thank you for this ❤

@kittypewpew Жыл бұрын

Imo this is alittle advanced movement that requires a good mind-muscle connection. Its like teaching a toddler how to cycle in an indoor track.

@shanolivia9855 4 күн бұрын

@@kittypewpewyeah I can’t find my muscles

@emilyowens8639 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the most informative videos I have EVER seen for core work. Thank you SO much for making this guide!!!

@kishadivine Жыл бұрын

Another game changer right here.

@ecea.7869 11 ай бұрын

100% agree

@truthoverlies6434 7 ай бұрын

I can give you a good core workout anytime.

@NicholasBLove 8 ай бұрын

The wrap around cue is brilliant. Thank you!

@rahulbarca4112 Ай бұрын

That's the most educational and to the point video on core I have seen on KZfaq so far.

@qu33rtig3r Жыл бұрын

i have noticed tons of improvement in my posture and muscle development of my torso/abdominals once i started to mindfully focus on my CORE engagement rather than ABS. like when i go on walks, keeping thought of leveling my pelvic floor, moving my leg forward with force from my glutes and my obliques. slowing down some exercises to feel the full stretch and compression of what muscles i am using, etc. great informative video!!

@annanowak9620 Жыл бұрын

I still don't understand:( how do you focus on your core instead

@kissit012 Жыл бұрын

@@annanowak9620your core includes your back, pelvis, obliques, lower abs & not just your upper abs

@illuminatetheworld6636 Жыл бұрын

What does it feel like using your glutes to step forward?

@abjar4630 Жыл бұрын

@@illuminatetheworld6636itit means It means that you focus more on the extension of your leg as you are walking. Slow down a bit and try to follow the movement all the way till you stretch the back of the tigh and activate your glutes. You're not supposed to walk like this for hours but maybe just for a minute or two 😊 I try to do that so that I know that I am activating correctly on both sides

@watchdog6619 11 ай бұрын

@@illuminatetheworld6636Yeah, i thought that too at first, but it's just It's just written in a misunderstandigly way😅

@JessicaBeacom Жыл бұрын

I have never had a child and im a domer! I always thought it was a weakness somewhere but now i know, thank you Meg 🎉

@BabeFace2 11 ай бұрын

First thing, I said was “ look at my girl!, I haven’t seen your video in a min come-up in my feed. I really appreciate you so much!!! Thank you so, much for your knowledge.

@natashamanning-gibbs4561 25 күн бұрын

I’ve been doing pilates 5 days a week since 2020 and have never had an instructor break this down for me! I really needed to hear this. Thank you!

@DeLouisa00 11 ай бұрын

I just thought it was my fat and skin pooling together!! But it makes sense as to why I was feeling the muscles differently! This was SO helpful - thank you!!

@olivia-performanceartist3693 Жыл бұрын

Someone on Reddit sent me this link, I'm a pole dancer with a pronounced pot belly and sway back and I tried the SSSSS noise (a bit skeptically) and wow - it actually makes you FEEL that core working hard. So many good things about this exercise and technique - thank you!

@cornchipsnovemberland3565 11 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation, demonstration and insights. You are a great instructor!

@reneegarrison8782 5 ай бұрын

I'm feeling very strong after doing this. Tricep push-ups were easier than previous workouts, so I KNOW I am getting stronger this month. Keep up the great work, everyone. It will pay off!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@kathleenodonnell8355 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always felt that with most ab exercises I was strengthening my lower abs to actually bulge out rather than contracting in. I have a huge arched lower back. Would love to see ab exercises that deal with this issue combined with doming. Thank you!

@laurenfogle496 Жыл бұрын

Could possibly be an anterior pelvic tilt! I have this issue and I think it ties into having a tendency to dome, because of the same weak/unengaged muscles. Maybe something to look into

@disguisedcentennial835 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been working on my arched back by going back against the wall. First put your butt, then lower back, then upper back, then head all against the wall. Put your feet out to the point this is achievable without a curve. Raise your arms to be like L facing upwards at the sides of your head, then do 15 reps of moving them up to be like | over your head and back to the L position or slightly below it, slowly. My arms can’t reach the wall because of flexibility issues, but that’s okay; it is optimal, though, for them to touch the wall at all times. I do one set in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. My pelvic tilt is disappearing pretty fast; it’s only been a week or two. I got this from other KZfaqrs

@cowwithinternetaccess869 Жыл бұрын

@@disguisedcentennial835isn't this an exercise for hunchback rather than apt?

@olivia-performanceartist3693 Жыл бұрын

Yes me too!! I would really love advice on how to adresss this.

@Olivia-kt9gr 8 ай бұрын

One thing that helps me with that issue is laying on the ground with my knees bent so my lower back can can get as close to floor as possible, and then holding a stomach vacuum for as long as I can to really feel my TVA engaging. Doing dead bug excesses and stretching your hip flexors might also help

@TheLemonofTroy Жыл бұрын

That SSS cue is so good! God I wish this was actually taught to people properly. The queue is always “engage your core!” And without knowing how to properly, of course we’re gonna dome. Knowing I could’ve had a stronger, more supportive core all these years is so annoying 😅😂

@ZanahoriaBaila 2 ай бұрын

The way you explain, reassure and show how to tie in the muscle engagement is so clear. I loved this. Thank you. Suscribed

@paralam2175 10 ай бұрын

I have scoliosis and my physiotherapist taught me how to use my TVA to counteract it. But when I worked out, I wasnt aware I wasnt using them (or simply didnt know how to), and even after one or two exercises my belly would pop out. This video is life-changing, thank you!

@MsSilentH Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Both the pictures and video comparisons really helped me connect this info. Every time someone says engage your core, there's never a deeper explanation (or a heads up for dos and donts, like for beginners!) And your extra breakdowns and practices were also amazing. I struggle with how people say things and what that means for how I would personally feel it in my body.

@CCdarling98 Жыл бұрын

My stomach has always been like this since I was a child, and I just thought my stomach could never produce a (four, six, whatever) pack. This is my first time watching a video about it and hopefully it helps 😊

@candacevette 8 ай бұрын

This is now one of my favorite videos to motivate me. Thank you for this!

@diyapanghate3489 27 күн бұрын

TYSM!!! THIS WAS MORE THAN NEEDED. IT'S BEEN WEEKS THAT I'VE BEEN WORKING OUT AS A DOOMER AND IT HAS CAUSED ME ALOT OF BACK PAIN TOO. SO THIS REALLY HELPED ALOT.

@tstelt4015 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 under 2 and my abs are WRECKED. I just did my diastasis recti exercises with the ssssnake breathing and my abs definitely feel like they worked harder today! I had gotten lazy with engaging my core during those exercises and was really struggling to find ways to mindfully re-engage. This really helped. Thank you!

@CarlosBenjamin Жыл бұрын

What exercises were you doing for your diastasis recti?

@triciasantoro8172 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’ve always heard you need to activate your core, and I just did what I thought they were saying. Thank you for taking the time to actually explain what it means and how to properly do it❤❤

@daria8153 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this tip! I've been using it for a couple of months and it has made my core and abs so much stronger. I never realized I hadn't been activating my abs to the fullest. Now that I am, my performance during exercises is much better. Thank you!

@AG-dx4vu 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being chill and positive about this issue 💖 I feel motivated and properly equipped to deal with this now. Much appreciated! Love your videos in general, keep up the great work 😃 P.S. I love your little gold dumbbell necklace, super cute!!

@abihfritz Жыл бұрын

I love how well you explained not only what doming is but also how to avoid it moving forward!! Very helpful, thank you!

@cannakitten7229 Жыл бұрын

This is a game changer for me so ty! I’m 43, never been in great shape ever and started lifting and working out in 2020. Last year i hit this plateau where if i went up in weight i was hurting myself and my core still just remained so weak. Now i know I’ve been doming this whole time not building up my core. So far I’ve already noticed a difference in how much easier it is to lift. Ty again!

@kpdavis9 3 ай бұрын

Hands down best video and explanation on this

@ChristineJump Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. Thank you. This has proven to be the missing piece for my recovery from 14 years of disability. I had an unstable (broken) vertebra for 14 years and had learned not to use my core in any way to manage pain. In 2020 a surgery was developed that completely restored my spine. It has been a long road of learning how to use my core (and body) to move through the world. After the first day of using your SSSSS method off and on throughout the day I can genuinely feel the improvement. This, is the final piece of my recovery puzzle. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've subscribed and will get an alert with all of your posts.

@RareNine Жыл бұрын

I'm still a newbie but I've been consistently working out for about 3 months now with a good diet and finding this video out really helped me understand and fix things I would have never thought by myself. thank you Meg!

@ariannaalberti8209 Ай бұрын

OMG!!! THIS IS THE MOST EYE-OPENING VIDEO OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!! thank you thank you and thank you again!!! lots of love from Italy!

@goddessjay1841 4 ай бұрын

Wow this was so eye opening! Thank you for breaking this down and making it plain and simple👌🏾. You’re awesome 🫶🏾

@toticospa Жыл бұрын

I have had 4 babies and I have always problems with doming while doing core exercises. I thought my abs are out of order because of the pregnancies, but good to know that technique can help! Thank you 🤗

@tessajones9393 Жыл бұрын

Most likely you have diastis recti. It happens after pregnancy for the majority of women. *ab separation. Get it checked out by a Dr and then follow along to ab friendly videos to improve.

@QuolashMCDuck Жыл бұрын

@@tessajones9393 this. if not done already.

@kathleenvilla7550 Жыл бұрын

@@tessajones9393 Most drs. Aren't really trained to diagnose or treat diastasis recti. Find a pelvic floor physical therapist.

@erinwill6743 10 ай бұрын

Diastasis recti can't always be fixed with appropriate exercises. If it's less than 2 fingers width apart it usually can. Mine was 4. I worked to get it to 2. Then one wrong move and I was back to 4. After struggling for 5 years I finally had it surgically fixed

@kathleenvilla7550 10 ай бұрын

While there are some separations that do require surgery. Many can be repaired without. I had a nine finger separation that was repaired with the help of a good pelvic floor physical therapist. And have known many others who have done the same. There is a lot of misinformation out there including uninformed Drs and general PTs who are not up on the latest techniques and will advise that surgery is the only option. (I had a physical therapist who specializes in spinal work tell me that it couldn't be fixed without surgery. He's a good spinal pt, but obviously had no clue about Diastasis Recti).

@zenas6371 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!! I've spent years training and always feeling ashamed of my stomach bulging. I thought it was something anatomical that I just wouldn't be able to change. Now I finally know how to change my workout routine. This is amazing! Thank you thank you thank you 🙌

@jenny-jz4iw 4 ай бұрын

how do i breathe while engaging my core ??😭 that’s the only thing i struggle with

@eleonorelee267 2 ай бұрын

Me too. I am a "lifelong belly breather", and feel breathless if I am not belly breathing.

@shivshakti2065 2 ай бұрын

Same

@Duskydog419 Ай бұрын

The real question is why does it hurt so bad to train core . Everything else is manageable.

@Wheezysbubble Ай бұрын

Omg thank you! That's what I've been asking!

@Sindhuxx Ай бұрын

Same here

@Falayah 2 күн бұрын

The video I never knew I needed! Thank you!

@Sassa328 Жыл бұрын

This was so informative and helpful! I know this isn’t just for women, but it’s so great to hear from a woman about things that affect women. More info on pelvic floor activation and strengthening is so important, especially for female runners

@alexistheesiren Жыл бұрын

I’m doing big lifts and I had repair done for Diastasis Recti and an umbilical hernia in 2021. I have been neglecting my core and recently been feeling it after big lifts. I really need to focus on my TVA and proper bracing so this was a great reminder. Thank you so much for the quality content, as always! ❤💪🏽😊

@TeddySBearTV Ай бұрын

This helps so much!! Mom of two and am learning about fitness as I am adding workout at home. This has explained it so well and more effective for me than other videos I have watched!

@anastasiathedj 6 ай бұрын

Oh myyyyyyy I am so glad I came across this video. I literally have been searching and searching for ways to figure out how to properly do abs and engage the proper abs. Thank you so much. The bread loaf analogy and the Sss is sooooooo so helpful.

@erindrum5145 Жыл бұрын

The bread loaf analogy was SO helpful. I thought I'd been engaging my deep core already but NOPE -- big bread loafer over here. Ab exercises have been MUCH harder now that I'm actually engaging my deep core but I'm pumped that I figured it out and am going to work toward, as you said, my core looking more jacked 😂Thank you for this video!

@imsody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I was 30 something years old when I learned I have been engaging my core the wrong way all my life. I learned about it at pelvic floor physical therapy, when my therapist noticed that my belly was sticking outwards instead of in. She explained it as "sucking your belly in" but I still couldn't really understand it until this video. No one has ever actually explained to me how to engage your belly or abs before that pt, so I had no idea. This is so valuable for me, thank you so so much ❤

@melodysafo5437 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, Meg! I’ve been struggling with core exercises since high school and I needed it!

@HeeersEllery 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Having been doing pt for pelvic floor dysfunction it is always nice to come across something completely new to work with.

@SelectedPeppa Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue while planking. Always thought I just have too much belly fat (still true), but it makes total sense to me now. Thank you for the video...

@erin22222 Ай бұрын

Me too. I’m like I’m just too fat to see the abs 😂

@reinagonzalez9477 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, after 3 c sections it has been extremely difficult to feel my core engage and now I know why!

@daliab8493 Жыл бұрын

I also had three c sections! I’m having surgery to fix my diastasis and I also have an umbilical hernia.

@abjar4630 Жыл бұрын

@@daliab8493 @reinagonzalez9477 So sad to see that women get ZERO help after pregnancies and especially after c sections!😥😥 go see a specialist in post-natal training (sadly even some of them aren't good enough/teach poor technique.) You need to activate the entire pelvis area and connect it to your abdominal area. Hypo-pressive is anther possibility. Or reach out to this trainer in this video! ❤❤

@Jiminsboost 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and I am going to ssssss a lot more during my workouts.

@venitajelks8856 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I have learned so much this evening! Thank you for your time.

@annarehms6814 Жыл бұрын

This was soo informative! I've been trying to correct my postpartum issues (diastis recti, doming/coning, pelvic issues, back issues, etc) and bit by bit I'm getting there but there's so much more than just doing sit ups, planks or stretches lol. Thank you for making this ❤

@mayumihirtzel7023 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate how fit you are but how you also show us how *we* might look when we're doing these exercises, and what we can do to improve. The Slytherin breathing exercise is something I'll be adding to my workout from here on out!

@user-rs2id4lf3w Ай бұрын

This is an amazing training video!! I am into pilates and have a hard time helping friends new to it with this. I just shared!!! Thank youuu!

@tiffb4320 3 ай бұрын

Wow I always thought there was something wrong with my core and why I couldn’t get the results I wanted 😅 thank you for being so informative and helpful!!

@elenanina Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to engage my core better (not doming) for about two months now and I have to say, I've noticed such a huge difference in such a little time 😮 (and I'm someone who's been working out for 6 years 3 times x week)

@noenergybunny Жыл бұрын

Super informative, thank you! I have a weak core in general and was beginning to wonder if I struggle with doming. But I am childfree and it's an issue I thought was almost exclusive to post-partum. Thank you for clarifying that! And the cues you gave to counteract that are super helpful. Also your dumbbell necklace is so CUTE!

@chelshisfave 5 ай бұрын

This is the best video I've come across trying to fix my postnatal core problems.

@jo-annegillsimpson3408 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video! You've taught me what various physios couldn't, to assist pelvic floor and abdominals. Thanks!

@kellyknapp266 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! This was never a problem until post partum for me but now I finally have a way to work on it! Thank you!

@michelles2500 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Especially after having 2 kids 👏🏼 I never understood the que to “engage your core”. This is a great video! Thanks for sharing 😊

@tholinyuswa3080 4 ай бұрын

Lady, I give you a thumbs up👍👍👍. You are an excellent teacher. You just didn’t make my day but you just made my life. I will be ssssssssss hissing from this day onwards. A big thank you to you. Greatest love of all❤️

@michelletoft4993 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Love love your silly and fun personality AND super intrigued by your content!!! I teach Pilates so am familiar with the terminology, you added a new sparkle. Loved your delivery and explanation. I will be watching more! Thank you so much 😊

@peterman8848 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I never figures out how to activate my core during exercises and my back was always exhausted before my abs. This helped soooo much

@geminitwin5525 7 ай бұрын

Me too.

@carolynfaia7368 Жыл бұрын

I always wondered why ab exercises stopped working for me as I got older. No matter how many I did, I never felt it in my abs. This made a HUGE difference right away. I have a bad back, and need to work on my abs to balance all my back strength out, and now I will never think of ab workouts as pointless! Thank you!❤❤

@tayaunnaeldridge6312 10 ай бұрын

I have been struggling with this for years!!! And you have helped me understand how to activate that muscle !!! Thank you

@ChristiInCanada Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to have found your video! One of the best explanations and visual aids!

@Refiningforge Жыл бұрын

Same here, so glad I came across this. So helpful

@Lu-bk1qq Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I have been working on improving my core strength, but struggle with properly activating my core because I have no experience doing it and have always had very weak core strength. I am also very confused by the pelvic floor. I always notice myself “doming” and try to bring it in with a “vacuum” but its tough. Thank you so much for this video Meg!

@elodieredon6147 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! This is the key to lots of self- doubt moments.

@Sushila.. Жыл бұрын

Wow this is pure gold! Thank you Meg!💪

@stefanverster5498 Жыл бұрын

The SSS sound is also used as a mantra during meditation to awaken the root chakra, as I’ve learned from Astral Doorway. I am totally a domer, and after trying this and setting my awareness to my TVA, I immediately noticed a difference. Fantastic advice, and so simple. A big thank you! ❤

@deztheray8935 6 ай бұрын

Thank you KZfaq algorithm for bringing me here, I have loved exercising and going to the gym and wondered why my abs don’t look flexed while doing an workouts. This makes so much sense and your explanation was perfect! Thank you! 🙏

@rahrah8402 4 ай бұрын

This has to be the most helpful video I think I've ever seen!

@lillianw83 Жыл бұрын

You’re the first woman in fitness that I immediately pressed ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’ to simply because you are “in the zone” having fun doing this! Thank you. Looking forward to more fun and engaging (🧐) content! ❤

@janelsolit Жыл бұрын

I'm a few years postpartum and struggling with doming and pelvic floor dysfunction. This breathing exercise was eye opening. 😮

@cap007a1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Meg I needed this video!

@staceyzell7402 21 күн бұрын

Thank youuuu!!! You absolutely rock!! And very witty and fun video! ❤loved it!!

@mariaa876 Жыл бұрын

I had never heard of this before , now I’m paying more attention to my core . Thankyou . X

@lilariki3183 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful technique- thank you, tried it today and it’s so good a wonderful reminder truly grateful 🙌🏽

@jahvski9419 16 күн бұрын

I'm glad this video was recommend to me! I never felt that my ab workouts were very effective. Will keep this in mind during my next gym session. Thank you for the information!

@iG34RH34D Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is a problem I have wondered about for years!

@soojinlau9151 Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to figure out why it bulges out whenever I do ab exercises! Wow it's my first time watching your video and I love how easily you explain them in detail! Thank you! You answered my question I've been looking for months!!! ❤