reverse kegel.

[MGns Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MGns]

Does anybody else get a bit out of breath when doing a reverse kegel or am i doing them very wrong?

[flasticness Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close flasticness]

I think when you do them your body naturally also contracts your abs and diaphragm. I am new to a reverse level routine as well and when I hold one I also have to really concentrate on my breathing not because I am having trouble holding it, but because I find that I don't have a natural breathing pattern when doing them.

[BBC Action Senior Member Member of the Month August 2019 Find all posts View Profile Close BBC Action]

You should be able to breathe while holding them. At first you will engage different muscles and it could take away the effectiveness of the exercise. Something I do is breathe through my mouth for the first few seconds while I'm holding my reverse kegel to focus on the muscle I'm squeezing while I relax my diaphragm. I'm now holding my kegels and reverse kegels for 25 minute sets and can hold a conversation while doing so.