Is there a day that goes by without an ad for some belly flattening product or some diet that will burn the flab right off your belly? We are obsessed with our looks and it's not surprising that millions at least try to do some form of exercise to get their bodies in better shape. That doesn't mean they stick at it but at least they try. If you aren't willing to give it a go at the gym because you suffer from incontinence, you might be surprised what you can do.
For starters, one of the biggest causes of incontinence is weak pelvic floor muscles and the cure for that condition is in fact exercise. Kegel exercises, which are basically isometric exercises focusing on the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine, can be performed anywhere at any time.
Kegels simply involve contracting and holding muscles and then slowly releasing those muscles. If you religiously stay at it for three months you can say bye-bye to your incontinence problem. If you reinforce those exercises with regular cardio and strength training your on your way to normal continence.
The other thing you can consider before heading off to the gym is simply watching both the volume and type of fluids you consume. Don't be chugging down colas or coffee or tea as they are all natural diuretics. Do void yourself before heading to the gym.
Of course the ultimate confidence builder would be to wear a pad or pants that can absorb and urine and prevent leakage. These products come in a variety of styles and absorbency levels and are completely undetectable under any kind of clothing.
Working out and incontinence don't have to mutually exclusive. A little planning can prevent any accidents from occurring. The real challenge is to have the discipline to stay at the exercise routine.