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In Episode 4: Below the Belt, It’s More than Kegels, Madeleine and Irene talk with Stephanie about pelvic floor health for women at any age. Steph introduces the frequency and commonality among women and men who experience pelvic floor impairments and what can potentially be done about them. Madeleine sheds light on the shame attached to discussing what society has conditioned people to believe about healthcare for women and girls. Irene lets the body talk, with commentary about strength training for the pelvic floor and what’s currently being done with gogetHER personal training clients. 

LIVE from their hotel in Dallas, Texas, Irene and Madeleine share their take on one of the largest fit cons to return to an in-person show post-pandemic. At IHRSA, Irene talks about the importance of live-education as a college professor and international fitness educator. Madeleine discusses what she noticed about the businesses and people walking the trade show floor. Together, they shed light on some of the latest industry trends, what they noticed about the rise of women leaders in the fitness business, and the shifting culture that now centers the fitness professional as an expert advisor. STAY TUNED for a whirlwind blooper story at the end.

Irene and Madeleine talk about the current climate of the fitness industry from a professional perspective and tease upcoming episodes on topics like ageism, gender stereotypes, body image, and professional education standards. Tune in every Friday for a new half-hour episode. Music credit: bensound Listener discretion advised (strong language).