NOW AVAILABLE Apnea-Free Hypopressives! This program is able to be used through pregnancy, and for anyone who is wanting to learn Hypopressives but has a medical condition where they are advised not to hold their breath or stretch internally. This program will provide you with an alternative to the apnea/vacuum breath which will still work …
NOW AVAILABLE Hypopressives Online Program to enhance your Athletic Performance Unlocking the power of your diaphragm is a must if you are wanting to reach your full athletic potential. The main three benefits of this course specific for athletes are: 1️⃣You won’t get gassed as quickly. Your respiratory performance will improve in both efficiency and …
A N X I E T Y and breathing dysfunction have proven time and time again to have a close link. I would go out on a limb and say that 99% of people who suffer from anxiety have some form of breathing dysfunction. This can appear as hyperventilation syndrome, shallow breathing, complete belly breathing, …
Sore shoulders or tight traps is something a lot of us suffer from. But did you know the source of your tight traps is not always due to poor posture? The actual cause is often a tight diaphragm! How? Via dysfunction of the Phrenic Nerve. Let me explain… The Phrenic Nerve originates in the cervical …
A P P L I E D F O R C E S Part four of the bladder leakage series – Why you may be leaking. You are applying forces from above which are unable to be supported by your pelvic floor from below. The forces you are applying to your body have to be …
B A D H A B I T S Constantly weeing disturbs the connection pattern between the bladder and the brain. Generally, we should hold approx 500ml of urine before needing to wee. When the bladder is ‘full’ the brain gets a signal that you need to pee, and so then you should empty your 500ml …
H Y P E R T O N I A In no particular order…. #2 Hypertonia is where the pelvic floor muscles have high tone at ‘rest’ as they are constantly in a state of contraction. This doesn’t mean the pelvic floor muscles are strong, because A TIGHT MUSCLE IS A WEAK MUSCLE. Hypertonicity prevents …
L O W M U S C L E T O N E In no particular order…. Reason #1. Stay tuned for other reasons Starting with this one because it is the ‘most well known’ reason among society. Low muscle tone, not only in the pelvic floor itself but in the glutes also, means there …
What’s the difference between regular core work and Hypopressives – Part 3 A D D E D B E N E F I T S When using the Hypopressive Exercise Method you are using a multifaceted form of strength and wellness. Hypopressives are a full-body workout when performing with the correct and full postural cues. …
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What’s the difference between Hypopressive Exercise and regular core work? PART 2 OF 3… Hypopressive Exercises are done with an INvoluntary contraction of the abdominals where as regular core work is a voluntary contraction of the muscles. Here we are looking at tone vs strength. Muscle strength is a voluntary contraction of a muscle based …
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