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The Mizoguchi method promises us to be in shape in just 3 minutes, how does it work?

For lack of motivation or lack of time, you have abandoned the practice of a physical activity ? Know that ignoring it has many consequences on both our mental and physical health. Indeed, we do not always realize it, but the sport has real benefits on our perception of ourselves. When we no longer practice it, we often feel demotivated, tired, and our self-esteem drops. Fortunately, there is a Japanese fitness method that promises you, in 3 minutes of small efforts a day , get in shape and loosen up your body. This is the Mizoguchi method.

What is the Mizoguchi method?

Known on social media as Hako Body tuning, Yoko Mizoguchi , a former dancer turned yoga and Pilates teacher is at the origin of this method. She recently released a book titled A Perfect Body in 3 Minutes , in which she discusses not the importance of pampering your body , but also to free your mind to live fully. In her guide, she delivers 5 exercises that "will help you reorganize your body, forget about back pain, release tension, increase your body's strength, balance the nervous system, regulate the function motor and to aid digestion. According to her, these exercises also have the ability to improve your breathing capacity, strengthen your immune system and improve the quality of your sleep.

How to adopt the Mizoguchi method?

The Mizoguchi method is 5 exercises to do daily and at home.

  • The rotation of the shoulder blades: From a lying position, move your shoulders up and down and back and forth. Finally, rotate your entire back several times from left to right.
  • Ankle Stretch: Sitting on a mat or chair, stretch your legs out in front of you and move your feet back and forth for about 30 seconds. This exercise relieves tension in the ankles . Breathing and opening the torso are also important, to promote better tissue oxygenation.
  • Shoulder rotation: lie down on the mat, make circles with your shoulders, then rotate them forwards and then backwards. This exercise is effective in case of accumulation of tension in the shoulders and neck.
  • Stimulate the buttocks: lie on your back on a mat, place a small ball (tennis or golf) under one of the buttocks, start moving your hips for about 30 seconds. Switch to the other buttock.
  • Walking on the buttocks: sit with your legs straight and your back straight. Swing sideways without using your limbs, so your buttocks simulate the action of walking. Try to come and go, without resting. You can do this exercise with your legs crossed (right on left then left on right). It improves the movement of the pelvis and hips.