Bodyflex. Benefit or harm?

Bodyflex has been popular in Russia for almost 20 years and still it retains the status of the most mysterious direction of fitness “for the lazy”. More and more chats and forums are being created, where doctors, fitness trainers and practitioners argue with each other.

This article contains all the versions of the “Pros” and “Cons” and on their basis, conclusions are drawn that will help you determine the need and importance of this type of load specifically for you.

 

Version number 1. Medical

From the point of view of medicine, Bodyflex is based on hyperventilation of the lungs, which supplies the blood with oxygen in large volumes. But due to prolonged holding of breath on exhalation (8-10 seconds) it does not allow the release of carbon dioxide and oxidizes the blood environment. And, as a consequence, on the contrary, it causes an acute lack of oxygen. And this can lead to irreparable consequences:

  • Arrhythmias
  • Deteriorating brain function
  • Weakening of immunity
  • Increasing pressure
  • Increased risk of cancer

Cases of contraindications for Bodyflex training:

  • Pregnancy
  • Critical days
  • Diseases of the cardiovascular system
  • Diseases of the respiratory tract
  • Eye diseases
  • Any chronic diseases
  • The presence of tumors
  • ORZ, ORVI
  • Thyroid disease

Before you start mastering Bodyflex, you need to consult your doctor. And if necessary, be sure to check for possible deviations.

Version number 2. Physiological

Unlike the medical version, it does not deprive the brain of oxygen, since the breathing technique focuses not only on exhalation, but also on inhalation. It is important to draw as much air as possible into both the lungs and the diaphragm. And it is precisely such a deep breath that compensates for the lack of oxygen during exhalation and holding the breath.

Before starting to perform the full course of Bodyflex, it is vital to master the correct breathing technique. This can take a week, and sometimes even two weeks. It is best to take lessons from an instructor. Again, avoid charlatans.

 

Version number 3. Practical

Practitioners, on the other hand, were divided. Someone shouts that Bodyflex does not help, but most practitioners are satisfied with the result. The majority, as a rule, are people who are overweight, or with prominent body parts that are locally very difficult to remove.

A minority, as a rule, are people with normal weight and height characteristics. In principle, it is more difficult for them to lose weight by doing any sport. The body fights to the last, protecting itself from exhaustion.

 

If you really want to, there are no contraindications, they consulted a doctor. Try it.

What you need to consider if, after all, YES!

  1. While mastering the breathing technique, be attentive to yourself. The most common symptom is dizziness. Having felt it, it is necessary to stop and restore breathing. Under no circumstances should you continue to exercise until you have fully recovered. If dizziness persists, stop exercising.
  2. Rest is required between approaches. Rest in Boflex is a familiar breath.
  3. You have mastered the breathing technique, you feel good. It’s time to start introducing exercises. Start with the easiest ones. No more than 2 exercises to start with. You use the work of muscles, and this is an additional load on the body.
  4. After training, lie down for 5 minutes, restore breathing. Take a shower.
  5. The interval between eating and exercising should be at least 2 hours, and no more than 3 hours. It is best to practice in the morning after sleeping. So you and the body will wake up, and get a charge for the whole day. And 30 minutes after training it is better not to eat anything.
  6. It is not recommended to carry out trainings in the evening. You can become overexcited and disrupt sleep.
  7. As with any fitness area, you need to arrange rest days. This is especially important in the early stages of practice. Any new load on the body is always stress. Even if you feel great, this does not mean that the body is not tired.
  8. In order not to say all the “fitness gurus” that doing Bodyflex, you can not change your diet, that this is a sport “for the lazy.” It is important to observe nutrition and water balance at all times, even when you are not doing anything at all.
 

Effect

Absolutely any type of physical activity aimed at healing and improving external and internal parameters loves periodicity. Therefore, in sports, the regime is so important.

If you follow the training regimen, diet and water balance, you will begin to notice the effect after 2 weeks:

  1. Freshness of the skin.
  2. For fun, walk to the 7-9th floor. You will notice that you are less tired, and there is less shortness of breath.
  3. Take note of your muscle tone, especially your abs.
  4. If, nevertheless, you observe unpleasant sensations in yourself, dizziness began to pursue, periodically there is a nosebleed. Stop exercising and see a doctor.
 

And remember that Bodyflex is still a controversial type of physical activity. Be attentive to yourself! Take care of yourself!

You can learn breathing technique and master exercises by reading the article Bodyflex for the waist on our website.

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