Kegel exercises are the 'gold standard' for boosting pelvic floor strength - here's how to do them in 6 steps

Woman with hand on stomach and hand on chest, practising Kegel exercises at home.

Whether you know them as Kegel exercises or pelvic floor exercises, one thing is for sure: we should all be doing them every day. Consider this your comprehensive guide to Kegels, from what they are to how to perform them (with and without a pelvic floor trainer).

Whatever stage of life you’re enjoying, you’ll likely have heard of the pelvic floor. As we travel through life, this set of muscles (located at the base of our pelvis) becomes increasingly vital for a whole range of bodily functions, from keeping us continent in menopause to supporting our organs in later life.