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The Japanese method that promises to achieve a lean torso in no time
Fitness
In just 5 minutes a day the creators of B-life, a mass phenomenon in Japan, promise to achieve a smooth and toned abdomen
Nakano method: the other Japanese technique to lose belly
It may be that during the winter the extra love handles do not matter to us, but it is spring and summer to arrive and become our center of attention. Why? Because we all like to show off a worked body and not “left” …
Mariko and Tomoya, creators of the main fitness channel in Japan, B-li fe, assure that, thanks to their method, it is possible to activate the torso, correct posture and accelerate the metabolism in two weeks. After giving a lot of thought to how to get their knowledge to the whole world, they have published ‘A perfect torso in 5 minutes‘(Kitsune Books) a book in which they show how to use the muscles of the torso correctly to transform the silhouette and not have to worry about the rebound effect. The toning, fat burning and localized exercises that they propose for stubborn areas are aimed at shape the waist, strengthen the abdomen or accentuate the curves.
There are many exercise manuals that promise good results with phrases like “you just have to do these exercises …” or “in just one minute, you will achieve …”. However, the authors of ‘A perfect torso in 5 minutes’ assure that in their book they include only those exercises with which results are obtained (reduce volume, tone the body or lose weight) regardless of age or physical condition.
Key aspects
Although this method is straightforward, there are three things to keep in mind to be most effective and to avoid potential injury.
Corrects bad posture: If we have a bad posture, the muscles of the abdomen weaken little by little, we will enter a vicious circle and we will have an increasingly voluminous belly. The abdominal muscles are only strengthened if we adopt a good posture.
Avoid muscle weakness: To burn the accumulated fat and transform it into energy it is necessary to move the muscles, that is, it is necessary to increase the amount of exercise we do. When we have little muscle mass, energy consumption is reduced and excess calories accumulate as fat in cells.
Work to transform unhealthy habits: In addition to excessive caloric intake, you can also gain weight easily if we have unhealthy habits, such as skipping meals or not following a balanced diet. Of course, other bad habits like not walking, not using the stairs, or going to bed late don’t help at all, either.
Benefits
- It does not require spending a lot of time.
- It is a method that combines several disciplines.
- It allows you to lose volume.
Exercises for a lean torso
Some of the exercises that the authors propose to achieve a slim torso are the following:
— Bimini: Rest your elbows on the ground so that they are just below your shoulders. Stretch and slightly lift your legs supporting yourself on your toes. The body should form a straight line from the head to the heels. “When we feel pain, we tend to hold our breath; therefore, I recommend that you try to breathe normally. Try holding the position for a minute; little by little, you will get used to it », explain the authors.
— Barco: Sit down and lift your legs, bend your knees so that your shins are parallel to the floor. Stretch out and form a straight line from head to hip. Bring your hands forward, next to your legs, so that they are also parallel to the floor.
— Roll up: Sit on the floor with your legs straight, your arms forward and your back straight. Exhale, bend your torso and rest it on the ground little by little, starting with the tailbone and working up to the neck. When you touch the ground with your head, slowly raise your arms so that they are above it. If your shoulder blades don’t touch the ground, bring your arms back until you do. Breathe in and return your arms forward, at chest level. Exhale and lift the trunk of the body, forming a C, and return to the starting position. Once you have learned the technique of the exercise, repeat it ten times.