Personal trainers NEED to know about the pelvic floor
Aug 29, 2022By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published August 29, 2022
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Personal trainers and fitness professionals need to understand the pelvic floor because it is the foundation of the core, yet it is barely covered in general exercise-science training. Kim Vopni (The Vagina Coach) created the Core Confidence Pelvic Floor Certification for Professionals to teach trainers to assess and screen for core and pelvic floor dysfunction and safely support female clients with incontinence, prolapse, and diastasis recti.
Key Takeaways
- The pelvic floor is the foundation of the core, but it gets little attention in general exercise-science curriculums.
- Pelvic floor issues can affect a client’s ability and desire to exercise, so trainers who understand them can program more safely and effectively.
- The Core Confidence Pelvic Floor Certification teaches professionals to assess and screen for core and pelvic floor dysfunction within their scope.
- Training covers hands-on assessments and exercises for clients with incontinence, prolapse, and diastasis recti, plus how to build a women’s wellness collaborative.
- Certifications are available online anytime, and Kim also offers the Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Certification for birth-prep and postpartum work.
The pelvic floor deserves attention if your role is to guide people towards better health and fitness. Unfortunately, the pelvic floor gets little attention in general exercise science curriculums. The pelvic floor is the foundation of our core!
As a health or fitness professional, you want to be the in-demand pelvic floor expert women trust to help them work their bodies in ways that can help prevent and heal common core challenges like incontinence, prolapse and diastasis recti.
As athletic coaches, trainers, and physiologists you want to be informed of the potential pelvic floor problems that athletes may be dealing with and keep them informed about pelvic floor health.
Training the pelvic floor can dramatically improve wellness and lifestyle over a lifetime. Pelvic floor issues can affect a person’s ability and desire to work out, which is pertinent to personalizing and guiding workout programs.
There are many pelvic floor functions, and most are surprised to learn all it does and why it is key to so many aspects of our lives!
That is why I created the Core Confidence Pelvic Floor Certification Courses for Professionals. In this program you will get the skills you need to set yourself apart from the rest and train your female clients so they can have core confidence for life.
- Learn how to assess and screen for core and pelvic floor dysfunction within your scope.
- Hands-on assessments and unique exercises help you support your female clients dealing with incontinence, prolapse and diastasis recti.
- Learn about what movement practices help guide women to better core health and fitness so they can live better and with confidence at any life stage.
We promote collaboration and work closely with birth professionals, pelvic floor physiotherapists and women's health professionals. We teach you how to build a women's wellness collaborative that truly sets your clients up for success.
We have TWO LIVE EVENTS this year and ONLINE training anytime for those who cannot attend live.
Live Certification in Ottawa
Oct 15/16 22 at Love Your Body Fitness Studio
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Live Certification in White Rock BC
Oct 22/23 22 at Goodbrand Fitness
You can LEARN MORE HERE, and if you are ready to reserve your spot, please click the photo below
Our online courses are available anytime and anywhere
Online Core Confidence Specialist Certification
Learn how to assess and screen for core and pelvic floor dysfunction within your scope. Hands-on assessments and unique exercises help you support your female clients dealing with incontinence, prolapse and diastasis recti.
Pre/Postanal Fitness Specialist Certification
The most comprehensive pre-postnatal fitness certification. Advanced knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, assessments and movement with the core and pelvic floor in mind for birth prep and postpartum recovery.
If you also want expert-led pelvic floor training to recommend to your clients — or to strengthen your own — join the Buff Muff membership for guided programs built to strengthen the pelvic floor from the inside out.
If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our episode:
Moving Past A Prolapse Diagnosis - A Personal Trainer's Story
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do personal trainers need to know about the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is the foundation of the core, yet it gets little attention in general exercise-science curriculums. Pelvic floor issues can affect a client’s ability and desire to work out, so trainers who understand them can personalize programs, help prevent problems, and support better long-term results.
What is the Core Confidence Pelvic Floor Certification?
It is a certification created by Kim Vopni that gives health and fitness professionals the skills to assess and screen for core and pelvic floor dysfunction within their scope. It includes hands-on assessments and unique exercises to support female clients dealing with incontinence, prolapse, and diastasis recti.
Who is the certification for?
It is designed for health and fitness professionals — personal trainers, coaches, athletic trainers, and physiologists — who want to become the trusted pelvic floor expert their female clients rely on and to work confidently with common core challenges.
Are the certifications available online?
Yes. The Core Confidence Specialist Certification and the Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Certification are available online anytime and anywhere, and Kim also runs live, in-person certification events for those who prefer to attend in person.
What is the Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Certification?
It is a comprehensive pre- and postnatal fitness certification covering advanced knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, assessments, and movement with the core and pelvic floor in mind — designed for birth preparation and postpartum recovery work.
Do these courses teach how to work with other professionals?
Yes. The program emphasizes collaboration with birth professionals, pelvic floor physiotherapists, and women’s health professionals, and teaches you how to build a women’s wellness collaborative that sets your clients up for success.
