Peeing during your workouts?

Do you ever leak during a workout?  If so, you are not alone.

Have you had the opportunity to see this video? Female CrossFit athletes are happily admitting to leaking during exercise.

 

I am shocked by the video.  I like the fact that women are admitting to their problem, however, the video makes it look like it is a normal part of CrossFit and exercise. 

 

Leaking is not only happening with CrossFit.  I have even read in a running magazine (being a runner myself) that you are not a true runner until you have leaked yourself.  I am also hearing of young female athletes leaking during their sport in my community.  There are local gymnasts, runners, cheerleaders and other athletes who are leaking during their practices and meets/games. I have spoken with male coaches in the area who laugh and think leaking during their sport is normal.  Leaking is not normal at any age. Leaking is, however, common and needs to be addressed to prevent further damage to the pelvic floor muscles.

 

The national average is 1 in 3 women leak.  I think this statistic should actually be higher, however, not everyone is reporting their leakage, fecal or urinary. There was a study done where 291 female athletes were surveyed regarding loss of urine while participating in their sport and 151 of the 291 reported leakage. So, statistically, urinary leakage in female athletes is higher, closer to 1 out of 2.

 

If you have any questions on improving your leakage during a workout or preventing future leakage you can email me! Amandafisherpt@gmail.com.