Fukutsudzi Method: The Japanese Wonder for Weight Loss That Takes Five Minutes and a Towel

In Japan,

is an aspect that is highly taken into account in all strata of society.

They are even treated very seriously in schools given the country's interest in avoiding

in its population.

And in this permanent attempt to improve the quality of life, the battle against adiposity and

requires

time and dedication.

But a method developed by Dr.

, a Japanese chiropractor who specializes in treating pelvic and back bone problems, seems to have the answer.

You only need

The objective of the Fukutsudzi method is to fully stretch the entire body, using a towel at the level of the lower back.

The accumulation of abdominal fat is not only related to diet and regular exercise, but also to the

.

In this way, if the pelvis is not correctly positioned, a free space is generated for

The abdominal muscles relax, conforming to a lax musculature that does not exert any type of force and, therefore, allows the fat to camp freely.

Thus, the exercise proposed by the Fukutsudzi method

forcing the abdomen to tone up and engage in strength exercises so that muscle development displaces and undoes fat, eliminating it from the body.

To get in tune with the exercise routine, you have to lie on the floor with a

, the lower back, that is, behind the navel.

A rolled up yoga mat can also be used.

After finding the most comfortable position, stretch your arms and legs as far as possible, place your legs slightly apart and feet in, trying to touch your thumbs.

For their part,

, with the palms of the hand facing the ground.

The towel should be positioned by exerting pressure as one lies down.

The objective of the exercise is

also using the breath, preferably through the nose, without forcing the rhythm.

You have to hold the position for five minutes.

When done once, you will notice how the abdomen is in tension, which facilitates the remodeling of the area.

As with any exercise,

Performing this movement five minutes a day improves posture and will also have a positive influence on reducing excess fat around the waist.

In addition, it will facilitate better digestion and eliminate problems such as feeling

Japan and its fight against obesity

As a sign of the concern that the Japanese government has for issues related to good nutrition and the fight against obesity,

has an investment of more than 8% of the country's GDP.

Japan has specific laws to keep overweight and obesity at bay.

Overweight and obesity, issues that are highly taken into account in Japan.

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In the workplace, adults

are urged , from the companies themselves and the public health administration, to take an annual measurement of the waist contour.

Thus, if the marks are above the numbers suggested by the

, help and exercise sessions are promoted.

Walking is the most frequent activity they do in the country to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and to lose weight.

However, there is a

than on physical exercise.

Japanese Breathing Technique for Weight Loss

Miki Ryôsuke's breathing diet

The breathing method was popularized by the

, who managed

, losing 11 centimeters from his waist in a few weeks.

"In 2013 or 2014 a colleague told me about Miki Ryôsuke and his breathing techniques. Since then it has been a routine that I have in mind," explains

In any case, he admits: "But I usually recommend it to my older clients than to the rest, always as a complement to a

. Obviously,

."

Something striking is that Ryôsuke did not pursue the purpose of losing weight, but rather to

.

Breathing, one of the keys to the trick to lose kilos.

Some doctors recommended the exercises and as she carried them out, she realized that not only was she solving her back problems, but she would also

Healthy eating habits are fundamental.

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Step by step method to lose weight

The long-breath diet

.

FIRST VARIANT

​begins

by placing yourself in a specific position, with one foot in front of the other.

Then

, slightly leaning her body back, they detail in a video.

Next step, begin to

, raising your arms above your head and begin to exhale forcefully, for seven seconds, while lowering your arms and tensing the muscles of the body.

The Japanese actor Miki Ryôsuke was the one who popularized the method.

"If you watch the video in which the actor performs the exercise, even though the key is in the long exhalation while contracting the muscles, the sound he makes, very similar to

, is really motivating", remarks the expert.

According to Ryôsuke himself, since fat contains oxygen, carbon and hydrogen, when we breathe, oxygen reaches the fat cells and breaks down into water and carbon.

Therefore,

SECOND VARIANT

As

for this position, you have to keep your back straight, tensing your buttocks again, placing one hand in front of your abdomen and the other on your lower back.

Then inhale for three seconds and exhale again for seven seconds, without changing the position of the hands, but again trying to tense all the muscles of the body.

These exercises increase the production of hormones through urine and regulate the autonomic nervous system.

This exercise is also called

, and there are scientific studies that support its effectiveness, in addition to advising them as first-line treatments in cases of obesity.

In Japan they control even the measurement of the waist contour.

In conclusion, he points out that these exercises increase the production of hormones through urine and regulate the autonomic nervous system.

Precisely, they affirm, it was verified how the women participating in the investigation experienced a

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