WEIGHT BEARING & YOUR PELVIC FLOOR - Bone health without fear

We’re told we must do weight-bearing exercise for our bones.But what does that actually mean?And what if you have prolapse, incontinence, pain, or simply don’t feel safe doing what you think “weight bearing” is supposed to look like?In this episode of Hope for Your Pelvic Floor, Claire Sparrow unpacks where the weight-bearing message came from, why it became so confusing, and what the research actually says about bone health in women.You’ll learn:When and why weight-bearing became a public health messageWhat weight bearing really means (and what it doesn’t)Why slow, controlled loading can be just as effective for bone healthHow fear, bracing, and breath-holding can work against your bonesHow to approach bone-supportive movement through a Whole Body Pelvic Health lensThis is not about pushing harder, lifting heavier, or sacrificing your pelvic floor “for your bones.”It’s about helping your body receive and distribute load safely, calmly, and consistently — in a way that supports bone health and pelvic health together.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or excluded by the weight-bearing conversation, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a completely different way to think about movement.You are not broken.You are not behind.And there is hope for your pelvic floor.