Hypopressives: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid | 7 Minutes

Here are the 3 most common mistakes we see when people come to us asking for help with their hypopressive exercise technique. I'm also going to be explaining how you can tell if you're over exhaling at the end of the video. Over exhaling or bearing down on your pelvic floor will usually mean that you're less likely to progress well. I hope it's helpful! Please read the disclaimer below before watching / participating in this video. It is not safe for some people (including pregnant women and anyone with uncontrolled high blood pressure) to perform the hypopressives vacuum / apnea breath. Please learn hypopressives with your own hypopressives coach. If you have pelvic floor symptoms like prolapse, incontinence or hypersonic pelvic floor, and want to know more about how hypopressives can help: I have a FREE Hypopressives Beginners Guide PDF available here: www.alicehousman.co.uk/free-pdf-beginners-hypopres… Our 5-STAR highly successful CREATE LIFT® Hypopressives Programme: 12 week 1:1 symptom improvement programme for women with prolapse, hypertonic pelvic floor or incontinence, more here: www.alicehousman.co.uk/find-a-hypopressives-coach If you already know the basics but want to find out more we also have: CREATE LIFT® pose cue cards available here: www.alicehousman.co.uk/hypopressive-poses-cue-card… MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Hypopressives with Alice recommends that you consult your doctor or medical practitioner regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise programme. There are contraindications to the hypopressives vacuum / apnea breath including: pregnancy, being less than 6 weeks post vaginal delivery, being less than 12 weeks following a c-section, recent surgery, heart and blood pressure problems, transplant surgery, COPD, EDS Vascular and more. The exercises and information provided here are not a replacement for medical advice. If you experience any symptoms such as feeling faint, shortness of breath, feel nauseous or experience heart palpitations please stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider. If you engage in this exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so entirely at your own risk, and that when participating in any exercise or exercise programme there is the possibility or risk of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself and understand that no litigation or legal action whatsoever will be initiated against Hypopressives with Alice. Please exercise safely.