Why Do I Leak When I Jump or Run?

If urine leaks when you jump, run, sneeze, or lift, this is often called stress urinary incontinence. A clinician can assess what contributes in your case.

Should I just do more Kegels?

Pelvic floor muscle training can help many people, but technique and a plan suited to your symptoms matter. Breathing, pressure, activity demands, and coordination may also be relevant. A pelvic floor physical therapist can assess these directly.

What can I change during exercise?

Notice when leaks happen. Try a lower-impact version of a movement, build strength gradually, and practice breathing during effort. These are starting points, not a diagnosis or a promise that a particular exercise will stop leaking.

How The KT Method can support you

Karly’s online movement coaching explores breath, posture, core coordination, and progressive whole-body training. Learn about pelvic floor training at https://www.thektmethod.com/pelvic-floor-training-for-women, programs at https://www.thektmethod.com/programs-thektmethod, or personalized coaching at https://www.thektmethod.com/trainwithkarly.

If leaking is new, worsening, accompanied by pain or blood in your urine, or limiting your life, speak with a healthcare professional. The KT Method offers movement education and personal training and does not replace medical assessment or pelvic floor physical therapy.