Hypopressives is best known for its benefits in improving pelvic floor muscle function, reducing symptoms of incontinence and reducing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
Hypopressives involves static and moving postures combined with breathing techniques. It is a low impact form of exercise. The poses it involves can improve overall muscle strength, posture and general fitness. The breath patterns in hypopressives involve a “vaccum breath” which creates less pressure in the abdomen and causes a light activation of the abdominal and pevic floor muscles. When practiced often this leads to a strengthening effect. As the pelvic floor and diaphragm muscles work together to create core stability, practicing breathing patterns without consciously thinking of the pelvic floor can be beneficial for those with tightness in this area.
Hypopressives can be adapted to suit different levels of fitness, ability and health. It can also be adapted to be practiced in pregnancy to prevent pelvic floor problems after birth. For more information and to find out how hypopressives can help you head to the hypopressives page.
