Hypopressive Core Series 1

Hypopressive Core Series 1

In Hypopressive Core Series You Will Learn to Do Hypopressives the Correct Way!

Are you noticing your belly protruding these days?  Do you pee a little be when you cough, laugh, sneeze or lift things? Do you have pelvic discomfort? Is your sexual response diminished? Are you a bit shorter of breath than you used to be?  Or do you just hate sit-ups? I know the feeling! I’ve experienced these issues myself and the Hypopressive Method has virtually eliminated all of these and more for me!  It can do the same for you!

Or possibly you already doing Hypopressives? Are you following YouTube videos; but you don’t know if you are doing it right?  Do you notice tightness around your rib cage when you do Hypopressives?  Are you having hard time to feel the activation of your abdominal muscles and your pelvic floor?  I’m here to help both beginners and more advanced practitioners to become competent and successful with Hypopressives Core Series.

Do You Know that this Amazing Method…

Can reset your tight and weak muscles, retrain the brain, remove the old habit, and correct muscle imbalances?

Traditional abdominal exercises only work on strengthening abdominal muscles and the muscles imbalances continue.  Hypopressives will balance your muscles properly for better mobility and injury protection.

It is very important to understand the whole concept of Hypopressives in order to do it correctly, and safely.

I know You Have Tons of Questions About the Hypopressive Core Series, I will Do my Best to Answer Them All!

Here We Go!
  • What is Hypopressives? What is Apnea?  Is it just the Postures?

Its more than that! Hypopressives include: manual therapy, integrity of the joints, assessment of range of motion, strength, and special tests to find imbalances.

  • What Kind of Postures are Performed During Hypopressives?

Hypopressives include static and dynamic postures with breathing techniques to decrease the excess of  pressure in the intra-abdominal cavity.

  • Who Created this Method and What Was the Reason?

This method was created by Doctor Marcel Caufriez in 1980’s. This method was created to rehabilitate pelvic floor in postpartum women. Now this method has becoming very popular in the European Countries in fitness, wellness, and women’s health.  It has been widely reported that the Victoria’s Secret Models practice this method to keep their amazing bodies looking great, particularly after they give birth.

  • What is the Difference Between Traditional Abdominals and Hypopressives?

Hypopressives activate the abdominal muscle tone and the intra-abdominal pressure decreases, that’s good! Traditional abdominals strengthen the abdominal muscles and the intra-abdominal pressure increases, that’s bad as this tends to bulge the belly outward when the abdominals are relaxed.

In this blog You can learn more about traditional abdominals and hypopressive core series

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If you have a weak abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, hypopressives will be the safest way to restore these muscles.

In general it is best to try to avoid crunches and sit ups, these traditional abdominal workout can contribute to weaken pelvic floor,  back tightness, and back pain.

What are the Benefits of Hypopressives?

  • Reduce the waistline perimeter.
  • Prevent urinary incontinence.
  • Reverse organ prolapse.
  • Prevent diasti recti.
  • Improve posture.
  • Relieve back pain.
  • Prevent inguinal, abdominal, lumbar hernias.
  • Improve lung capacity.
  • Improve sexual function.
  • Prevent pelvic discomfort.
  • Prevent constipation.
  • Improve blood flow.
  • Prevent or reduce swollen legs.
  • Improve sleep.
  • Reduce stress.

What are the Steps to Successfully Perform Hypopressives?

This method combine  sequence of postures and breathing techniques to reach the maximal potential and benefits.

The success on doing hypopressives depend on learning this method from a health care professional who is certified by the  Caufriez Concept  who is the founder of the hypopressives.

 

To get started, you can learn Hypopressives to strengthen your core and pelvic floor! Follow this easy step, Just Subscribe to my Hypopressive Core 6-Video Series 1:

Posture During Hypopressive Core Series

The hypopressives are performed in different positions, standing, sitting, kneeling, half kneeling, on hands and knees, lying down on back and on stomach.

Hypopressive Core Series

Here is a Sample from my:
“Hypopressive Core 6-Video Series 1”
Follow these Steps in order to Activate the Abdominal Muscle and Pelvic Floor :
  • Head position: tuck your chin in (double chin).
  • Eyes: gaze at your front at eye level.
  • Shoulder: pull your arms down.
  • Shoulder blades apart: Bring arms far from the body at 90 degrees (shoulder level) like you want to push two big columns far from you from your side.
  • Hands: thumbs point toward your back.
  • Bend elbows at 90 degrees angle, and rest your hands (index and middle finger)at hip level.
  • Feet position: Feet hip-width apart.
  • Center of Gravity: In standing micro bend your knees and leaned forward transferring more weight to your toes.
  • Breath three times.  Then in the last exhalation empty completely your lungs.
  • Apnea: without breathing open rib cage and bring belly button in toward spine and up. Hold the apnea for at least 5 seconds (ideal is 15-25 seconds). Keeping the posture described above.
  • Inhale one time, and exhale three times. Finally, the last exhalation should be the longest to calm your nervous system and to help you with your recovery.
  • Repeat the hypopressive exercise, combined with the posture three times.
Breathing

The proper breathing technique used during the hypopressives help to activate and relax the right muscles. As a result, the diaphragm relaxed and the rib cage opens. in addition, if the diaphragm is relaxed, the organs will have more room to ascend. In conclusion, over time and training, the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles will have less pressure from the organs, and these muscle will be able to work properly.

What is the Reason of Not Being able to Open the Rib Cage During an Hypopressive Core Series?

The diaphragm is very emotional and tenses up with situations of excitement, fear, happiness, or sadness. This tension in the diaphragm can interfere with the Parasympathetic System Function, by elevating the stress level. The Parasympathetic System’s job is keeping the body-mind calm and relaxed, but it can’t if the diaphragm is tight.

How Can you Relax the Diaphragm?

The diaphragm can be relaxed with manual therapy or with abdominal breathing techniques  as follow:

  1. Lye down on your back, place a small pillow under your head and knees.
  2. Put your R hand on your belly, below the rib cage.
  3. Put your left hand on your heart.
  4. Breath in slowly through your nose and feel how your stomach push out against you right hand. in addition, the hand on your chest should stay still.
  5. Breath out through your nose slowly until your abdominal muscle relax and your right hand fall inward through the back. The left hand should remain still.
  6. Practice this breathing 5 minutes a day.
  7. Make sure to make the exhales longer than the inhales (6 seconds exhale, 4 seconds inhale). Longer exhalations slow down the heart rate, relax, the diaphragm, calm the body, and mind.

Why is so Important to do Apnea During Hypopressives?

Apnea means without breathing. This breathing technique creates the proper postural changes to produce an effective outcome with hypopressives.  Apnea decreases the excess of pressure in the intra-abdominal cavity.  This breathing technique activates the Parasympathetic System and  the diaphragm relax.  As a result, the rib cage opens and the the organ ascend with a suction effect.  For instance,  the pelvic floor muscle and abdominals muscles are relieve from the excess of pressure of the organs.  Now the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles are able to work properly to improve any functional limitations.

How Do you Know if You are Doing a Correct Apnea During Hypopressive Core Series?

It is very important to breath at least three times before the apnea.

The last exhalation should empty the lungs completely.

Then you hold your breath or do an apnea as long as you can hold it. The goal is between 15 to 25 seconds.

Breath in after the apnea, and then breathe out 3 consecutive times. The last exhalation should be the longest.

How Do you Know if You are Doing Apnea the Right Way?

Face a mirror and look for the following signs:

Neck: the collar bone look more prominent

Rib cage: The rib cage is more notorious

Belly Button: moves toward spine

How Often Should I Do Hypopressives?

Three times a week for at least 6 weeks is indicated to obtain maximum benefits.

The reason of doing hypopressives three times a week is to allow the brain to reset and learn the new task during the rest day.

The body needs six weeks to heal, and the brain needs 6 weeks to learn a new task. You will be familiar with the sequence after 6 weeks. As a result,  your brain will learn to memorize each step, your body will feel stronger, and you will have an amazing posture.

If you stop hypopressives at this time, your abdominal, and pelvic floor muscles will forget and weakness will appear.

I am Just Curious..
Do you Brush your Teeth Every day? Why? To Have a Healthy Smile!

It’s the same with hypopressives, you want a healthy body and this is only possible with commitment, love for yourself and dedication. I know you can do it!

Please Read This Before Starting Hypopressive Core Series!

If you are dealing with one or more conditions or have doubts, consult with your primary doctor or Hypopressive Specialist first.

Don’t Start Hypopressive Hypopressive Core Series if You Have:

  • High blood pressure.
  • Pregnancy, during the first trimester is contraindicated. Hypopressives can be performed during pregnancy after the third trimester ONLY with a specialized hypopressive professional. What could happen if you do hypopressives during pregnancy without the right guidance? A early labor may occur.
  • Postpartum. The body needs time to heal and recover. Total recovery time varies from person to person. The most traditional advice is to wait 6 weeks before returning to any physical activity. Why Do you have to wait six weeks?  One of the main reason is the uterus needs time to return to its normal size. The uterus shrinks from 2 ½ pounds to about 2 ½ ounces in 6 weeks after child birth.
  • Pain or discomfort in hips, knees, and shoulders. Hypopressives can be performed with modifications and precautions to prevent pain, and excess of pressure in these joints.

How Do you Do Hypopressives?

Are You Ready to Start Your Hypopressive Core Series? Let’s Do This!
In this video I Show you  a Short Version of Hypopressives Core Series While Resting in Your Back.

Take your time to learn this sequence.

Focus on learning the posture first and then work on learning the apnea.

Hold the apnea as long as you are comfortable.

Increase the apnea time gradually.

Repeat each exercise three times.

Feel free to combine this sequence with your current exercise program.

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Doctor Alexandra Chaux, DPT
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2 Comments

  • Maggie Hood Posted July 23, 2018 7:46 pm

    You came to my open house yesterday at the beach. I am really interested. Please call me. I’d like to set up an appointment to learn more and maybe start on some training.

  • admin Posted July 30, 2018 1:15 am

    Hello Maggie,

    Thank you so much for your time and for checking my website.

    I am very happy you are interested in the hypopressive method.

    I can call you this Tuesday July 31sth.

    Please let me know if this work for you.

    Alexandra Chaux, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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