If we ignore it or don't take it seriously, our body will go against our wishes for health and beauty. Do you have a moment to catch your breath amidst your busy work schedule? Below are 9 simple breathing and physical exercises that can help you restore energy and strength gently, and shape a beautiful body curve.
1. Effective Deep Breathing: Stand upright with eyes closed, exhale all the air from your lungs as much as possible, then slowly inhale, filling your abdomen, ribcage, and shoulders with air. Maintain this state, relax and jump slightly like the movements of a puppet. When you can't hold it anymore, exhale deeply. Repeat this three times, then breathe normally and open your eyes. This exercise can help expand the chest and tighten the abdomen, while also being ideal for resisting fatigue and awakening the body's vitality.
2. Promoting Psychological Sensitivity: Lie flat on your back, place both hands side by side on your abdomen, silently count to five, and inhale slowly through your nose. When your lungs and abdomen are filled with air, your fingers will spread apart. Hold this state for five seconds, then exhale through your mouth. Repeat this cycle ten times. This traditional relaxation method not only effectively removes excess fat from the abdomen but also slows down the heart rate, allowing free and smooth circulation of energy, calmly supplying oxygen to the brain, and clarifying thoughts.
3. Limb Muscle Exercise: Lie flat on your back, gently separate your arms and legs, turn your palms towards the ceiling, close your eyes, and do three deep breaths, focusing entirely on the feeling of your body becoming completely empty after each exhalation. Then, gradually contract and relax the muscles from your toes to the top of your head, carefully sensing every step. For shoulder and head muscle movements, use rotation instead of contraction. This is an effective exercise to develop body flexibility, has strong relaxation properties, and can relieve tension.
4. Longer Calves: Stand barefoot or in socks on the floor with eyes closed, lift your heels, and try to stand on your tiptoes for as long as possible. Lower your heels, then lift them again, repeating several times. In the process of finding balance, your calf muscles get a good stretch.
5. Joint Training: Slowly lift one foot and take a gentle step forward. During this extremely slow motion, feel how your foot moves, from the heel to the toes, and notice the different sensations in each joint (toes, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and neck). This exercise helps you discover parts of movement you usually overlook, making them more flexible and supple.
6. Walk with Head Up: Place a small bag of rice or a book on your head and walk forward, using your hands to keep it balanced if necessary. Feel the sensation of this vertical axis and time yourself. This exercise is excellent for shaping the spine and improving posture.
7. Stretching Shoulders and Arms: Lift your shoulders several times, noticing the changes, which brings a sense of comfort. The shoulders are where stress accumulates; try walking with completely relaxed shoulders, avoiding frowning, maintaining a graceful posture by relying on the natural balance of your arms.
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