Some go on a strict diet, others exhaust themselves with high activity training, and still others take drugs to lose weight. Among those who dream of being slim, another separate trend has begun to gain popularity - bodyflex breathing exercises. Supporters of this exotic are sure that to lose weight it is enough just to perform special exercises in combination with special breathing.
So, what is bodyflex? Is it really effective? After all, if so, then maybe it would be worth promoting it more actively to the masses? Let's look at it in more detail in this article.
What to do if after bodyflex exercises the weight stays the same or increases?
Bodyflex is incompatible with a number of medications: antidepressants, hormonal medications and, in some cases, birth control pills. Also, the method fails due to the characteristics of metabolism. Perhaps bodyflex is not right for you and you should try a different breathing technique. And the effectiveness of bodyflex definitely decreases if you do not exercise regularly.
Also pay attention to nutrition. Bodyflex does not require strict diets, but if you overeat significantly every day, you will not be able to lose weight.
Results of training using the bodyflex system
The quantity and quality of changes in the body that you expect from using the bodyflex system actually directly depend not only on the regularity of training, but also, first of all, on maintaining moderation in nutrition and the individual characteristics of your body.
That is, the effect of the technique itself on weight loss can be regarded as auxiliary. First of all, it is not she who expels excess water and melts fat, but dietary restrictions and regular exercise. So is it worth undeservedly exaggerating its role in your victories?
Marina Korpan bodyflex - reviews
Lina
https://www.woman.ru/health/medley7/thread/3877259/9/#m44771502
I’m 33 and I really like bodyflex. I did it 6 years ago (god, how time flies, horror!!!) I lost 12 cm from my waist in 3 weeks, I did it once a day in the morning, then I got kind of lazy and threw it all away, and now I want it all the time start, but laziness is a bad thing, I tried it but it took less than a month. I want to say that bodyflex is cool, you just need to not be lazy. and do not eat for 2 hours after class.
Alexandra
https://www.baby.ru/community/view/126261/forum/post/213487827/
I worked out, lost 8 kg in a couple of weeks and then stopped, the kg came back only after giving birth! Now I’m going to start again, I noticed that this kind of breathing makes my stomach shrink, I actually started eating less (when I was working out), I wasn’t on a diet! Personally, it really helped me, I downloaded 8 lessons, or did
Olesya
https://www.babyblog.ru/user/id1401615/54453
I just recently gave birth to a baby doll. I really wanted to take care of myself as soon as possible. The sagging tummy and the same breasts were in the way. Everything needed to be tightened up. I found a set of exercises on the Internet called “Bodyflex with Marina Korpan.” I'm interested. I like the exercises. I only spend fifteen minutes on them! It's only been three months since giving birth, and I'm already back to my original form! Moreover, I didn’t really strain myself. Thanks to regular exercise, I not only lost weight and removed fat from my sides and stomach, but also tightened my breasts. I continue to do the exercises. Moreover, they are really effective. All muscles are worked. And legs, and arms, and stomach, and chest, and sides. My husband couldn't be happier. He is proud of my efforts and supports me. And my girlfriends are jealous that she returned to her beautiful shape so quickly. I try for myself. Try working out on the Bodyflex program with Marina Korpan. I am sure that the result of your short labors every day will not disappoint you. Some girls are also keen on the Pilates method of physical activity. Also an interesting method. Girls, have you tried the bodyflex program? Are you happy with your body?
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Sharada
https://galya.ru/clubs/show.php?id=383981
I love classes with Korpan and I’m also destitute without chatter, and classes in which Sveta also puts in her 5 cents are generally lights out (well, whoever watched it knows). In general, Marina’s classes are very pleasant and effective, you can do it even with a lot of excess weight (since there is no such stress on the joints, for example, as in cardio steps)
https://www.u-mama.ru/user/info/12878/
https://www.u-mama.ru/forum/women/diet/271205/it helped and is helping me. I felt the results in just a couple of weeks - my jeans became too big at the waist. Now I'm working out in a group, the exercises there are very different from those of the Greer. I find them more difficult, but more effective
Fomsi*
https://eva.ru/beauty/messages-2349902.htm
I, I'm working on it, started a topic here but no one responded. Only I’m not with Korpan, I bought a book by Greer Childers, and I watched the clips on Yandex video to understand better, I’ve been working out for more than two months, in the mornings. The first week I studied in the evenings too. Well, what can I say, of course there are no dramatic results, as they promised in the book (your waist loses weight from 10 to 26 cm in a week). But I love to eat, and I don’t like to limit myself too much. But I lost five cm in the waist, one and a half cm in the hips, and most importantly, the muscles noticeably tightened, the abs pumped up very noticeably. In general, I'm happy, I'm not going to quit, because... Bodyflex does not require much effort from me - 15 minutes is realistic, no more. I even got involved, the headaches became less, really. I would like to ask like-minded people who have really excellent results, well, that is. I lost weight quickly and well, got toned, maybe I’m doing something wrong? I would like to further improve my figure, but the process is painfully slow. Lost 3 kg in 2 months. Let's communicate.
Lyudmila Vasilchenko
https://www.jv.ru/news/10803-korpan-marina-.html
Holding your breath for such a duration will not cause harm to the body; the effectiveness of the exercises will increase over time. If you want to speed up the process of losing weight, we recommend reducing calories to 1700 kcal per day. Or arrange fasting days of 1500 kcal 1-2 times a week.
Sweetie
https://xlebez.ru/marina-korpan-bodifleks/
Advantages: a second wind of life, ease of performance, little time - visible result, cleanses the lungs, tightens the muscles, a pleasant feeling of vigor and freshness after gymnast, improves complexion
Disadvantages: requires proper breathing technique
I accidentally found out about this weight loss system on the forums. I started searching and downloaded it. I liked it. My weight loss began when I began to gain weight rapidly after taking hormonal pills. Naturally this made me very sad. I did everything I could: I starved, went on unimaginable diets, drank terrible teas and medications, but it was all to no avail. And this is salvation. Without this gymnastics for me now it’s not a day at all. I can't wake up without her. After class I feel so energetic!!! I'm just flying. As everyone said here, of course you need discipline and correct breathing. But Marina explains everything so well that I got it right away. But before exercising, study the contraindications and consult with your doctor.
I add a photo:
the first 2 were in August last year, I started training in February 2011, the middle 2 were in October 2011, the last 2 are today.
I’m showing specifically the abdominal area, since it was just a nightmare, I can’t look at the first 2 photos without disgust... But now I have a flat tummy, despite the fact that I gave birth. My measurements up to: arms-33, chest-97, waist-71 ,hips-106. Now: arms-28, chest-89, waist-61, hips-92.
Now I work out 2-4 times a week, this is enough to keep in shape))))
Contraindications to bodyflex exercises:
Hypertension, hernia, heart failure, arrhythmia, high degree of myopia, any stage of pregnancy, periods of exacerbation of chronic diseases.
alya777
https://otzyvy.pro/reviews/otzyvy-marina-korpan-44331.html
Pros: good trainer
Disadvantages: no
Every woman has a great desire to be slim and beautiful, and for this effect to last her whole life. But in order to always be slim, you need to do something for this, because nothing will happen by itself. I am one of these girls and I constantly torture my body with various diets. At the moment, I am trying to stick to a healthy diet, because numerous diets have a detrimental effect on health. In addition to eating healthy, I try to keep my body in good shape, because just eating healthy muscles...
Marina Emilyantseva
https://flap.rf/Sport/Bodyflex/Reviews/6188476
I will say right away that I have no tendency to be overweight. There are several reasons for this:
1. Two-year-old shilopop. You get so much practice with it in a day that you don’t need any fitness training.
2. Eating habits. I practically don’t eat bread, I don’t drink tea with sugar, I have a hearty breakfast and a light dinner.
3. Successful genetics. My 50-year-old mother and 70-year-old grandmother (on my mother's side) are a size 44 and have the figure of a high school student.
Therefore, I studied bodyflex seriously only twice in my life. The first time before the wedding. I wanted my arms to be graceful and toned, with no loose skin on my biceps and triceps.
I studied for about a month. To be honest, perseverance and discipline are not my strongest character traits. Okay, simpler: I'm lazy. But 10-15 minutes a day, when you just needed to breathe and raise your limbs several times, was not at all stressful.
I noticed the results within two weeks. I really didn’t measure the volumes, but visually they decreased
. And then I realized that I still needed fitness. After all, centimeters in the waist and hips don’t bother me much, but I want sculpted muscles! Added presses and push-ups. Looking at yourself in the mirror has become more pleasant.
The second time I worked out was after giving birth. With a screaming toddler who is always dangling on his tit, there is no time for serious exercise. But for bodyflex - please. Moreover, you can do the exercises anywhere. Even in the elevator. The main thing is not to let your guard down. Imagine if the doors open at the sound of “groin”, and behind them is your respected neighbor, an elderly grandfather) Here, after all, you may have to call an ambulance. Either he has a heart attack or you... crazy). I even worked out on the playground, looking around, of course. But the air outside is fresher and more pleasant to breathe. And the effect appears faster. The rest of my belly disappeared two weeks after giving birth
. Without any bandages.
But most of all I like that crazy energy
, which is in full swing after classes. Excess oxygen in the body)
It’s this vivacity that I now miss, and I’m wondering if I should start doing bodyflex again?….
But I don’t want to lose more weight. I think small feminine roundness looks more attractive than angularity)
So, personally, I don’t need bodyflex…. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get rid of extra centimeters!
Elenka-elf
https://otzovik.com/review_5673331.html
Advantages:
It really works, you only need to do fifteen minutes a day, simple exercises.
Flaws:
The main thing is to learn to breathe correctly; breathing should be aerobic; if you do not follow this technique, the effect is insignificant.
One of the most widely known weight loss techniques is Bodyflex! Many articles have been written about this direction, videos have been shot, with a different set of exercises; if you wish, you can easily find any information on exactly how to practice using this method. Therefore, in my review I want to focus not on the description of specific exercises, but on the nuances that, in my opinion, affect the effectiveness. The main points that are especially important to pay attention to: + you need to exercise regularly, every day for fifteen minutes; + the main thing is to breathe correctly, breathing should be aerobic, that is, the technique of diaphragmatic breathing is used; + the exercises themselves, on average during this time, you need to have time to do at least five exercises aimed at the entire body, especially problem areas. If you wish, you can take as a basis a set of exercises from any trainer working in the Bodyflex direction, including Marina Korpan. In general, each set of classes she presented contains five exercises aimed at the main areas for desired weight loss. Some people like to do the same exercises every day, but if this is very boring for you, you can borrow exercises from other Bodyflex complexes (classes), the main thing is to do it wisely. All zones need to be upgraded! After two weeks, I had noticeable results, not as global as promised, but quite good. Be prepared that after three weeks the positive dynamics will slow down. Sooner or later, there will come a time when you decide that you are completely satisfied with yourself and perhaps eliminate classes from your schedule. Be mentally prepared that all your successes will not last. For example, I worked out for about a month, achieved good results and therefore stopped working out completely. Three weeks later, all my parameters returned to their original values. Such a short result surprised me, because having previously done other types of gymnastics, the positive result usually lasted longer, on average a couple of months. My overall impression of this technique is positive; if you want to lose weight, it will help you with this. Perhaps this is not enough for you, and you want to not just lose weight, but try some other technique aimed at improving the health of the body as a whole, I recommend trying a set of exercises
"Eye of rebirth". I wish everyone to lead an active lifestyle and be healthy!
AsyaHana
https://otzovik.com/review_1011680.html
Advantages:
The effect is very good
Flaws:
Must be done every day
After callanetics, I thought that no gymnastics could give such quick results. I read a lot of reviews on the Internet when I was once again looking for a means to quickly lose weight. And I came across a strange word “bodyflex”. Everyone praised me so much, such wonderful reviews, one minus, you need to do it every day :(. Still, I pulled myself together and started doing a bodysuit every morning. Not only did I quickly lose weight with it, but my second chin also went away somewhere. The craving for smoking is gone. And I have more than enough energy. I got lazy again, quit, and fell apart :(
Mikka Devi
https://otzovik.com/review_514541.html
Advantages:
really helps
Flaws:
you can't always find time
I didn’t immediately believe that you could lose weight so easily, but, as it turned out, there are such methods. I heard a lot about bodyflex, but I just couldn’t start. Now I regret one thing, that I didn’t start doing it earlier. The result is obvious on the face, or rather on the figure. Do bodyflexing and be healthy!
Mironova Anna
https://irecommend.ru/content/moi-otkrovennyi-otzyv-o-bodiflekse
Hello everyone who decided to read my review.
Today, a lot has been written about such a breathing system that is already known and loved by many. I became acquainted with Bodyflex and the activities of Marina Korpan about two years ago. I don’t want to write about Bodyflex as a miraculous way to lose weight; many have already understood this and use these techniques with pleasure and benefit for themselves every day.
I want to write specifically about the healing effect of Bodyflex. I decided to touch upon quite intimate, and perhaps uncomfortable for some, but still very important topics for any woman.
A little bit about yourself. I'm already 30 years old. I am not overweight, I gain a little extra in winter and lose weight by summer. I am a smoker with ten years of experience. I lead a normal lifestyle, I have never been involved in sports at all, if you do not take into account physical education lessons at school and while studying at the university. I don’t abuse alcohol. I try to eat simply, I don’t indulge in fast food, I watch the amount of sugar I consume. I don’t like active sports, jumping around, dancing is not for me.
To be honest, I don’t remember where I first saw information about this technique)) I was looking for simple exercises for general strengthening of muscles and tone. Like many, I read, watched, studied, and decided to try Bodyflex. I have been working out consciously and regularly for a year and a half, there are short breaks, but the body must rest.
Now I can say that Bodyflex is the best option. Especially for people like me, who don’t like fast energetic activities, who don’t want to constantly monitor their pulse, restore their breathing, sweat and blush, but want to put themselves in order, tighten their body muscles a little, correct their posture, and increase their self-esteem.
What happened to my body and organism after several months of regular exercise:
- Posture improves, and significantly. I think this is because almost all exercises require you to keep your back straight. A straight back significantly affects the correct execution technique. And I just got used to walking with a straight back, that’s all)
- Digestion improves. Bodyflex will help those who have problems with constipation and gas formation. (Many of my friends said that their stomach began to function much better; those who took various pills to improve digestion, took laxatives or other drugs, eventually gave up on them)
- Headaches go away; when I have a headache, I can simply breathe using the Bodyflex technique and believe me, it becomes much easier.
- Menstrual pain has become weaker, sometimes it simply doesn’t exist. I noticed that when I exercise conscientiously and regularly, my periods go much easier. This is very important for me; I used to take quite a strong painkiller.
- The shortness of breath goes away, there is no cough. I didn’t quit smoking, although I know that breathing exercises helped some people quit smoking. Previously, when I climbed above the third floor on foot, I needed a few more seconds to catch my breath, especially in a stuffy room; now this simply does not exist.
- Immunity. I don't know what a cold is. I forgot when I had a runny nose.
- Increased endurance and activity. This is felt well in the off-season, when many people’s vitality is weakened.
- A muscle corset appeared. Personally, my back has become hard, especially the lumbar region, you can even feel the muscles. The spine is, as it were, surrounded by muscles. Also my stomach doesn't stick out when I sit. Many people complain about this problem, and the vacuum trains the transverse muscle very well, which is what supports our organs.
- Rejuvenating effect. When breathing, the facial muscles are very actively involved in the process, constantly active. We create different grimaces on our faces. This kind of “face building”
Marina Korpan herself says that Bodyflex is, first of all, health, and losing weight is a good “side effect.” So, speaking about this effect, I didn’t measure myself, didn’t weigh myself, I just worked out, but at some point I I discovered that I have visible abs. (I apologize for the quality of the photo and the interior, the photo was not taken for the post)
Then spring came, I put on jeans and noticed that they fit differently, no, they didn’t become too big for me, they just fit differently, during the classes, my hips and legs took shape, a beautiful silhouette was formed. I also want to say that now I started using dumbbells and special Velcro weights; I wanted to get a little relief on my arms and shoulders. I know that good visible relief can only be achieved in the gym, but what training using the Bodyflex technique can give me is quite enough for me.
Someone tried this breathing technique and abandoned it because they couldn’t hold their breath for 8-10 seconds. From my personal experience, I can advise you to choose those exercises that need to be performed while lying down, because it’s much easier to hold your breath in a lying position. when we lie down, it is easier for us not to breathe than to breathe. With regular training, you will calmly hold your breath for the required time, and the choice of exercises will be wider.
Do not pull the muscles, although these exercises are aimed at stretching the muscles, you should not overstrain them, you should not try to perform the exercises at the level of a trainer, do as best you can, gradually your ligaments and muscles will become more elastic and you will be able to perform all the exercises without difficulty.
Hold your breath in the starting position and inhale only when you return to the starting position. This is one of the rules for following the execution technique; I know many people neglect it.
Bodyflex cannot do any harm if you approach this technique wisely and do not ignore contraindications. You will not lose more weight with Bodyflex than your body allows, so I advise thin girls to do this gymnastics, because as I described above, training helps solve other problems.
I also tried other types of training, I already formed my opinion about one of them and described my feelings in a review,
YOU CAN READ HERE
Thanks to everyone who read my review. I really hope that it will help you make a decision about using the Bodyflex technique
Mon-katerina
https://irecommend.ru/content/oooochen-effektivno-no-ni-v-koem-sluchae-ne-priuchaite-organizm-k-etim-uprazhneniyam-natoshc
Good day to all!
The road will be mastered by those who walk, and if you are reading these reviews, it means you are on the path to your ideal weight and shape! You will succeed, I believe in each of us! ))) I myself was also looking on the Internet for a set of exercises to quickly lose weight, and for the lazy))) because I am sooooo lazy, plus I don’t complain about the metabolism given to me by God - I never gained much weight, even during pregnancy I had back pain slender, only her stomach showed. But either the years are taking their toll little by little, or the body is changing, but the butt has grown noticeably, has acquired cellulite, in general, a kind of wealthy noblewoman, and it’s time for her neighbor to dispossess her belly, otherwise she’s fattening herself up and bloating with importance.
But my husband is the opposite, every other day he goes to the gym, and his profession requires him to be in shape, at work he also constantly trains and passes standards, in general he is in the know. I took him on a business trip for a couple of months and decided to surprise him; now I’m thinking about how he’ll come back, and here I am like from the cover - slimmer, prettier. And I googled myself the optimal set of exercises - bodyflex)) I worked out in the morning on an empty stomach for 15 minutes, the weight came off without effort, minus 4 kg in a week, or rather even 4100g. was 60, now 55.9. I was very happy!
And then I needed to get my teeth treated; I went to the dentist for two days in the morning. Since I had to not eat for a long time after it, I didn’t do bodyflex, but before the doctor I had breakfast as usual. I’ll say right away - in general, I eat according to the rules of PP, 5-6 times a day in small portions, I don’t eat flour and sweets, I drink a lot of water. What was my upset when on the third day in the morning the scales showed +1.1 kg, that is, 57 !!! I got better again. And so I decided to confess to my husband in order to find out why this happened, he is an expert in these matters. And I got a scolding from him!
It turns out that in the morning the body takes energy to complete these tasks from fat (we haven’t given it another source of energy yet, on an empty stomach). It burns these fats naturally. But thanks to systematic exercise, the body very quickly remembers that by the morning it needs to store fat, because it will need to convert it into energy. And when you stop exercising, the body does not stop accumulating it in the morning, and the fat is deposited again. And it is not known how to study constantly, whether it will always work out. God forbid, illness is a contraindication, but by the morning the fat goes on and on and on... So now I do bodyflexes 1 hour after eating. In three days, the weight began to decrease again - 56.4 kg.
Beauty and health to everyone! ))
The history of the origins of bodyflex gymnastics
The bodyflex system is an original set of exercises that combine breathing practice with static and dynamic physical exercises. It is based on the active work of the diaphragmatic muscles. The technique is designed to use a small volume of lungs that are not used in everyday inhalation/exhalation. This provokes a short-term oxygen starvation, forcing O2 to be directed to the area of the body that is being trained. The fat layer is actively burned.
The founder of bodyflex is American Greer Childers, mother of three children. After her last birth, the woman gained a lot of weight and was unable to regain her shape on her own. Then Greer went to New York, paying for an expensive and popular weight loss program. She successfully reached her size 44 and decided to share her personal experience with everyone. The American simplified the set of exercises that she did herself so that any housewife could repeat it. Subsequently, Greer Childers simplified the complex as much as possible, leaving 2 important points: in the morning, exercise strictly on an empty stomach, and in the evening, a few hours after the last meal.
The essence of the bodyflex technique for the muscles of the face and neck
Bodyflex is a system of exercises for working different muscle groups, initially aimed at getting rid of excess weight. The creator of the technique is considered to be the American Grig Childers. Its complex is based on a combination of muscle exercises with breathing exercises and stretching. The peculiarity of bodyflex is the presence of specialized movements for working the facial and neck muscles. By practicing bodyflex, you can work not only your hips, buttocks, abs or sides, but also strengthen your facial and neck muscles.
Bodyflex training helps prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles and correct existing ones
Bodyflex differs from other methods of facial gymnastics, for example, face-building, by the presence of mandatory breathing exercises. Movements based on diaphragmatic breathing activate the flow of oxygen into the blood, which gives the skin a healthy glow and blooming appearance, elasticity and firmness makes muscle function more efficient.
To successfully master the bodyflex method at the very beginning of classes, before getting acquainted with the basic exercises, beginners should familiarize themselves in detail with the principles of breathing exercises and study the breathing exercise.
Contraindications
Although the Bodyfilex exercises cannot be called too difficult, and the pace of training is quite calm, some people still cannot do them. The list of contraindications to bodyflex exercises includes:
- hypertension;
- heart and vascular diseases;
- respiratory diseases, including allergic reactions;
- retinal detachment;
- pregnancy;
- period of exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- neoplasms (including benign);
- problems with the spine, after spinal surgery you cannot exercise for a year;
- high temperature.
Before starting bodyflex classes, visit a therapist and get tested
Even if you feel like a completely healthy person, you should visit a therapist before starting, undergo standard examinations (ECG, fluorography), take blood and urine tests, and check your blood pressure. If the diagnosis does not reveal any health problems, you can safely start exercising.
How to breathe correctly during exercise
The first and most important thing you need to master if you want to practice the bodyflex system is the breathing technique when performing exercises. Without proper breathing, you will not be able to achieve the desired results; your workouts simply will not be effective.
Breathing technique
- Stand up straight, keep your back straight, with your legs slightly apart and resting your entire foot on the floor.
- Bend your knees slightly (as if you were about to sit on a chair), place your hands on your hips above your knees, palms down.
- Smoothly and slowly exhale all the air through your mouth. It is permissible to lean forward a little while exhaling.
- Quickly inhale as much air as you can through your nose. The inhalation will be noisy, and there may also be unpleasant sensations in the nose, which will disappear over time.
- Without holding your breath after inhaling, quickly and noisily exhale all the air through your mouth. At this stage, it is also permissible to lean your body forward a little.
- Draw your stomach in as much as possible, as if gluing it to your spine, and hold your breath for 8–10 seconds. Beginners may not breathe for 5 seconds. All muscle exercises are performed just at the retention stage after exhalation.
- At the end of the exercise, the abdominal muscles are relaxed and a slow, smooth inhalation is performed.
- Return to normal breathing patterns.
Photo gallery: diaphragm breathing technique in bodyflex
Keep your back straight during the exercise Slowly exhale all the air from your lungs through your mouth Quickly and as deeply as possible inhale the air through your nose, mouth closed Exhale the air sharply and quickly with a noise
Hold your breath after exhaling for 8-10 seconds and pull your stomach in as much as possible. After holding your breath, stand straight, relax your stomach and inhale
At the very beginning, this breathing technique may seem difficult, but as the practice continues, the discomfort disappears and self-confidence grows. It is advisable to start mastering breathing techniques when there is another person nearby. Then, in case of hyperventilation and sudden fainting, you will not be left without help.
Even if the exercises do not cause difficulties, you should not get carried away in the pursuit of quick results. Remember, the workout should last no longer than 15–20 minutes, so as not to provoke hyperventilation and fainting.
