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Hypopressive Gymnastics: the easy method to have toned abs and a flat stomach.

What is hypopressive gymnastics? Despite its somewhat intimidating name, hypopressive gymnastics is a simple and safe method to tone the abdominal muscles. It was created in the 1990s by Belgian physiotherapist Marcel Caufriez to prevent or correct urinary incontinence and organ prolapse during ph ...

21
Aug
2023

The Zen Body: a gentle gym accessible to all

A concentrate of soft gymnastics A discipline created by the French Federation of Physical Education and Voluntary Gymnastics in 2014, Body Zen is inspired by calisthenics and other gentle gyms like Pilates and Feldenkrais. This gym borrows movements from no less than 6 different methods includi ...

18
Aug
2022

Sport: Pilates method in 4 questions

lates was imprisoned in an internment camp in the United Kingdom. It was in the confinement of his prison that he began to develop a method of ground gymnastics requiring few resources. He also tested the exercises he invented on his fellow inmates, and the prisoners who followed this physical cond ...

08
Feb
2007

Presbyopia: 5 Questions about Vision Problems

ability to accommodate decreases, especially when reading. This is why the distance at which one can read clearly increases. Does eye yoga delay presbyopia? Eye gymnastics and eye yoga do not really allow to delay or cure vision disorders, such as myopia or presbyopia. However, such exercises can ...

23
Aug
2012

Sport, nutrition, treatment: 5 tips for a healthy autumn

o very important during this season synonymous with hair loss... And above all, it is recommended to practice gentle group activities such as gentle gymnastics, yoga, Pilates, stretching, qi gong, or tai chi to release endorphins, the hormones of well-being, and feel both more relaxed and more ener ...

18
Sep
2014

The Victoria Palazzo in Nice: a luxury senior residence

ictoria Palazzo in Nice is to offer a very large number of activities and services included or tailor-made, including: => a concierge service => gentle gymnastics classes => the organisation of cultural outings => the possibility of administrative assistance => the possibility of receiving he ...

26
July
2017

Eye fatigue: 5 tips for resting your eyes from screens

rent screens on the lens and retina. 5- Doing eye exercises The last of the 5 tips for resting your eyes from the screens is to perform daily eye gymnastics in order to move your eyes and relax them. Among the exercises you can perform very easily during the day, palming is to put your palms ...

14
Nov
2022

Chinese medicine: 3 tips to stay in shape in winter

If you're lazy about going for a run or heading to the gym for your usual workout, you can at least try an exercise from qi gong (traditional Chinese gymnastics). To stay in shape in winter, Chinese medicine recommends that you do the posture called 'hugging the tree', preferably in the afternoon ...

09
Feb
2023

Parkinson's disease: beware of preconceived ideas!

t obtain a favorable medical opinion to be able to continue driving. On the other hand, there is no contraindication to doing sports such as adapted gymnastics, yoga, walking, table tennis or swimming. It is even strongly recommended to continue physical activity by adapting its practice according ...

11
Apr
2023

Recovery: what sport after a heart disease?

els! After a heart condition or surgery, practicing yoga can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which is also beneficial for your heart. 5- Indoor gymnastics If you feel like you need the support of a personal trainer to get back into exercise after an illness or heart surgery, sign up for a gym ...

27
Apr
2023

Social connection is good for health.

lunteering in associations that provide educational support or assistance to those in need. In summary, whether you enjoy theater plays, hiking, or gentle gymnastics classes, the most important thing is to create opportunities to meet people. The chosen activity doesn't matter as long as it allows ...

05
Oct
2023

Gentle Gym: How about trying Wall Pilates?

looking for a gentle form of exercise to get back into fitness after a period of convalescence or a break from physical activity. This form of gentle gymnastics can be practiced at any age, with your doctor's approval. What are the benefits of Wall Pilates? Although this variant is less demanding th ...

23
Jan
2024

Alice Milliat: The Creator of the Women's Olympic Games

e in the feminist movement and women's sports. At the beginning of the 20th century, when it was rare to see a woman practicing any sport other than gymnastics, she became known for her sporting achievements in rowing, swimming, and field hockey. In the 1910s, she even became a rowing champion. It ...

25
July
2024