As exercise bikes are linked to incontinence DR PHILIPPA KAYE asks if spin class could be root cause

The patient, in her 50s, wasn’t so much embarrassed as perplexed. Pictured: Peloton exercise bike It’s long been suspected that cycling can cause men all sorts of problems with their urinary and genital organs – the genitourinary system. It’s been suggested this could be linked to erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, however research has found that these problems – which are common in middle-aged men – are seen just as often in those who do other sports. It’s been suggested this could be linked to erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, however research has found that these problems – which are common in middle-aged men – are seen just as often in those who do other sports However, if your pelvic floor is weak, this pressure can cause leaks. If incontinence is impacting everyday life, GPs should be able to offer advice or refer patients to a continence clinic, and specialist physiotherapists can recommend exercises aimed at giving sufferers better bladder control.