{"id":21816,"date":"2023-11-15T06:15:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T05:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21816"},"modified":"2023-11-17T06:23:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T05:23:03","slug":"why-women-are-working-out-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/why-women-are-working-out-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Women Are Working Out Less & What To Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly half of American women don\u2019t exercise enough because of burnout (46%), according to new research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A survey of 2,000 women found that 57% said they used to exercise more frequently than they do now, with exercise burnout sidelining them for nine days at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On average, women exercise four times a week, although 52% admit to exercising three times or less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The average workout lasts 44 minutes and consists of a variety of exercises like aerobics (50%), jumping rope (48%), lifting weights (45%), Kegels (44%) and yoga (41%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many know that there\u2019s room for improvement with 69% confessing that they know they don\u2019t put enough effort into exercising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conducted by OnePoll for <\/span>Intimina<\/span>,<\/span> the survey also found some of the barriers to women not getting enough exercise, such as feeling tired beforehand (49%), feeling like exercising is difficult (47%) and not having enough time (42%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, a third of women claim they haven\u2019t seen results from exercising, leaving them feeling insecure (12%) and hopeless (12%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Respondents said they would exercise more if they had more motivation (53%) and better ways to measure their results (34%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Forty-eight percent also said they\u2019d exercise more if they knew how to correctly perform exercises, as one in eight aren\u2019t confident that they can complete a workout correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Results show that women are least confident in knowing how to do tricep dips, wallsits and bear crawls correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, most agree that now is the best time they can take care of their bodies (80%) and that it\u2019ll only get harder with age (76%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAt every age, our bodies undergo changes \u2014 some expected, some unexpected,\u201d said Dunja<\/span> Kokotovic, INTIMINA global brand manager. \u201cAs women, we must pay attention to these changes<\/span> and provide ourselves with the necessary preventative care. Whether in their twenties, thirties,<\/span> forties, or beyond, women’s body deserves the same level of attention and care. By being<\/span> proactive and addressing any issues early on, women can maintain optimal intimate health<\/span> throughout their lives. We’re committed to helping women embrace the beauty of their bodies at<\/span> every age and feel confident in their skin, inside and out.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thinking about the future, women know they\u2019ll need to strengthen parts of their body such as their waist (43%), hips (42%) and shoulders (27%). Some of the lesser-considered body parts include glutes or the pelvic floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, respondents offered up advice for preventing issues like \u201cdon\u2019t wait too late to keep up on getting your body checked out,\u201d which may be especially relevant since most women haven\u2019t gotten a pelvic exam within the past year (62%), despite recommendations from professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other words of advice included \u201cbe proactive in keeping fit in all bodily areas and not just those that you can see\u201d and \u201cit\u2019s important to do Kegels before you get older and have issues.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women may struggle to put this advice into action since 62% are not confident they know how to do Kegels correctly, believing myths like the best way to do them are to squeeze as hard as possible (49%), they\u2019re only helpful after a problem arises (43%) or that they\u2019re hard to do (42%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than a third of women have experienced issues with their pelvic floor (39%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Every woman deserves to feel confident, comfortable and empowered in her body,\u201d Kokotovic<\/span> said. \u201cThat’s why we’re passionate about promoting the benefits of Kegels \u2014 not just for intimacy<\/span> but for overall pelvic health. Kegels are like a secret superpower for women. They may not seem<\/span> like much, but these simple exercises can work wonders for women’s intimate health: prevent<\/span> leaks, enhance intimacy, and improve overall health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is to do them correctly and consistently and make them a part of a daily routine. By doing<\/span> this, women can take a proactive step towards maintaining their intimate health and enhancing<\/span> their overall well-being. Kegels can help maintain pelvic health and prevent issues like<\/span> incontinence, regardless of life stage. Women should embrace the power of Kegels and feel<\/span> confident in their bodies at every age.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT WOULD WOMENS\u2019 IDEAL WORKOUT ROUTINE CONSIST OF?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Aerobic exercise \u2014 43%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Jumping rope \u2014 41%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Lifting weights \u2014 38%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Kegels \u2014 34%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Jogging\/running \u2014 31%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Squats \u2014 29%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Yoga \u2014 27%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Lunges \u2014 19%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Cycling \u2014 16%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Planks \u2014 11%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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