Written by: physiotherapist, coach and Hypopressive instructor Sofia Lahtinen. Commercial collaboration.
Hypopressive exercise is an effective technique for strengthening the pelvic floor and core in particular, without the traditional core exercises that many people dislike. This technique, based on breathing and postural training, offers significant benefits that complement gym training perfectly.
In gym training and exercise in general, breathing is a problem for many people, and the core support learned through the Hypopressive technique can easily be combined with gym movements. This blog post looks at how the Hypopressive technique can support gym training and help improve whole-body wellbeing.
What is the Hypopressive technique?
The hypopressive technique originated in the yoga world and consists of breathing techniques and specific postures designed to reduce the pressure created by the internal organs in the pelvic and abdominal area.
Exercises such as breath-holding and diaphragmatic breathing create a suction-cup effect, which momentarily lifts the pelvic floor organs upwards. This technique is specifically designed to exercise the muscles of the mid-body without increasing the intra-abdominal pressure and putting unnecessary strain on the abdominal walls or pelvic floor. The technique will benefit many people who need more deep core support during exercise or who have pelvic floor symptoms during exercise.
Benefits of the Hypopressive technique
Hypopressive exercise is an effective way to improve posture, enhance breathing, strengthen the pelvic floor, core and rehabilitate abdominal muscle separation. This makes Hypopressive an excellent option for recovering from childbirth, for example, but because of its many benefits, exercisers of all ages can benefit from Hypopressive training, regardless of gender.
For pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence problems or gynaecological dysplasia, the hypopressive technique can be very useful.The technique has also been used extensively with people with postural problems and asthmatics, for example, to support lung ventilation and strengthen the muscles of breathing.
Although the Hypopressive technique was originally developed to aid recovery from childbirth, it is now practised by people all over the world. The technique is suitable for almost everyone and its benefits extend across a wide range of ages and life situations.
Hypopressive technique and gym training
Combining the Hypopressive technique with gym training can bring significant benefits:
- Improved posture and body control: hypopressive exercises help to improve posture and body control. This has a positive impact on the effectiveness and safety of your gym workouts.
- A functional and strong pelvic floor: strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with the Hypopressive technique supports gym training, especially strength training, reducing the risk of injury and improving training results.
- Rehabilitative effect: Hypopressive can be used as a rehabilitative technique for abdominal muscle separation and muscle activation disorders of the torso.
Recommendation: the Academy of Maternal Exercise Hypopressive exercise programme
If you are interested in exploring the Hypopressive technique in more depth, I highly recommend the Hypopressive training programme of the Academy of Maternal Exercise. This programme offers expert guidance and exercises specifically designed to strengthen the pelvic floor and core. With the code HYPO15 you can get -15% discount on the programme (€99) until the end of September.
The programme can complement your own fitness training and help you achieve better results overall.
Summary
The Hypopressive technique is an excellent addition to your gym workout, offering effective ways to improve posture, strengthen the pelvic floor and rehabilitate abdominal muscle separation. By combining this technique with regular gym training, you can achieve significant improvements in your body's well-being and performance. Check out the Hypopressive workout programme offered by the Academy of Maternal Exercise, which provides you with additional tools on your journey towards better body control.
We warmly welcome you to try the Hypopressive technique and experience its benefits in practice!
