Layfhaker understand what antigraviti why you should replace a yoga mat in the hammock, there is a danger in such training and what is the use of decompression coups.
What is antigraviti?
Antigraviti (antigravity) - a relatively new fitness program that combines yoga practicePilates, ballet barre exercises and elements of acrobatic gymnastics. In contrast to the classical lines it uses suspension equipment (silk hammocks), so it is often called yoga or fitness in a hammock. The use of such devices allows different postures unavailable in conventional yoga and facilitate or, conversely, to complicate conventional postures.
Who invented it?
The creator of this trend is Christopher Harrison (Christopher Harrison), a Broadway dancer, choreographer, acrobat, a lifetime to do yoga. Artists often work on the web, one end of which is fixed on the ceiling. Harrison decided to fix the second end of the web, receiving a hammock, which can successfully practice as classical yoga asanas and specific provisions are made up of normal postures and elements of the air gymnastics.
antigraviti lessons not only allow to normalize blood circulation, improve posture, develop flexibility and endurance of the muscles, but also to diversify your workout. You learn to relax, focus on your body and your feelings, to control the breath. The main difference between training in the air on a hammock is inverted postures. It is the only fitness program that includes decompression coup. Today in the arsenal antigraviti there are about 3000 different poses.
What is decompression coup?
This exercise is the hallmark antigraviti. It can be done even in the first session. Decompression revolution is hanging upside down on a hammock, allowing to pull the spine, without burdening the joints and muscles, and even increase by 0.6 cm height.
Why useful inverted poses?
Inverted postures have a special impact on the human body: in the head-down position internal organs "rest" from the constant influence of gravity.
They enhance blood flow to the head, improves brain function and purified vessels, which helps to improve mental activity, the development of coordination, balance, and increases the tone. Improving the supply head and activates hair growth.
Due to increased supply inverted postures stimulate the pituitary gland of the endocrine system of the body, normalize the metabolism and hormones.
The lower and upper limbs comes enriched with oxygenated blood. As a result, the legs and arms a good rest, cease to be tired, are swelling, numbness disappears, convulsions syndrome "cold finger" and other problems associated with impaired blood supply limbs.
It happens outflow of blood and improves blood flow to the liver that contribute to its purification. A similar effect in the intestines, kidneys and reproductive system: eliminating blood stasis, improves blood circulation and nutrition, cleans.
Thanks to a smooth tractive effort improves the hydration of the intervertebral discs, leaves tension in the waist, Stoop and stiffness in the cervical spine.
Do a workout in the hammock dangerous?
Hammocks are made of high-strength materials and can withstand the weight of 3-4 times the weight of a large man. Fall out of it at a very difficult subject to strict instructor recommendations. On the spine, ligaments and joints have a moderate load.
What are the contraindications?
Pregnancy, some injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the post-operative period, glaucoma, hypertension, hernia.
How are classes?
The first step is the preparation of a hammock under the parameters dealing with. Like any sports training, antigraviti begins with a warm-up the muscles and joints, and only then do you do with a hammock. First performed simple elements with support on one or two legs. As you progress you start to master the more complex positions and dynamic exercises with the hammock. At the end of the training focuses on relaxation and breathing stabilized. Typically, classes last for about 75 minutes.
What to wear to the gym?
Clothing, adjacent to the body, but does not hinder movement. Suitable sports elastic top of non-slip fabric, such as leggings, you may need a bandage on his head and gloves. Jewelery is better to remove. Shoes for training is not required. If you do not want to engage in bare feet, you can wear special socks for yoga with open toes and a heel.