People often come to me with the question: “I want to lose weight, will Stretching help?” Let me answer this straight: Stretching alone does not burn fat as quickly as running or strength training. But over the years of practice since 2009, I noticed that Stretching becomes the missing link that helps start the process of weight loss and improve your figure without violence to the body.
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How does Stretching affect shape and volume?
When you sit a lot in the office or while driving, your muscles spasm and blood and lymph flow slow down. The body begins to swell, and heaviness appears in the legs. Regular Stretching exercises help cope with this:
- Excess water drains: gentle traction stimulates the lymphatic system. Swelling subsides and body volumes decrease naturally.
- Muscles lengthen: Unlike pumping up in the gym, Stretching makes muscles longer and thinner. The figure becomes toned, without excess volume.
- Reduces stress levels: When you're stressed, the body produces cortisol, which causes the body to store fat. Stretching perfectly relaxes the nervous system and relieves stress after a working day.
- Posture improves: By straightening your back and opening your chest, you instantly visually look slimmer and more confident.
My approach to training
I'm not a fan of training to the point of exhaustion. My technique is based on careful treatment of joints and ligaments. We work smoothly, controlling our breathing and listening to our body's signals. This helps to engage even the deepest muscle layers that are usually not involved in everyday life.
“Regular Stretching rejuvenates not only the body, but also the state of mind, restoring a feeling of lightness and filling the body with new energy.”
Many FlexDerekSchool students note that even after a hard day at work, Stretching training does not take away the last of your strength, but on the contrary, it gives a powerful surge of vivacity and energy. Vyacheslav Komakha’s technique allows you to work out all muscle groups carefully and without injury.