Hypopressive / low pressure fitness is a breathing & postural training. 

It is called low pressure, as we decrease the abdominal pressure: the pressure on the pelvic floor and on the belly.  

We do this by breathing to the ribcage and not to the belly, where most of us would breathe normally.

And why is this good?

Because with this breathing pattern we activate  the deep core:

• the diaphragm
• the multifidus muscle
• the transverse abdominis (corset ab)
• the pelvic floor muscles

We will learn how to 

• decompress the spine and stretch and activate the myofascial chains for less back pain, more mobility, more flexibility and better posture. 
• tone and relax the pelvic floor for less incontinence symptoms. 
• Reactivate our corset ab, the transverse abdominis for a flatter belly and slimmer waist. 

Disclaimer

If you are new to exercise or are planning on beginning any new fitness programme, you should always consult your physician. There are contraindications to the Low Pressure Fitness vacuum, including: pregnancy, being less than 6 weeks post vaginal delivery, being less than 12 weeks following a c-section, recent surgery, heart and blood pressure problems, transplant surgery and more. If you experience any symptoms such as feeling faint, shortness of breath, feel nauseous or experience heart palpitations please stop immediately and contact your doctor. The information in this video is not an alternative to seeking professional medical advice or suggested treatment. This video may offer health, fitness or nutritional information and is meant for educational purposes only. If you participate in this exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so entirely at your own risk, and that when engaging in any exercise or exercise programme there is the possibility or risk of physical injury. If you participate in this exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily engaging in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself and understand that no litigation or legal action whatsoever will be initiated against Shape your belly or Kata Mathe. Please exercise safely.

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