5 minutes of exercises a day to lose weight: discover the Sakuma method
Lose weight by doing just 5 minutes of exercises a day: this is the goal set by the "Sakuma method", which, in two weeks aims to shape the body in an visible, noticeable way. This workout routine was devised by a Japanese fitness guru, Kenichi Sakuma, and has become extremely popular in recent years.
It is not a strange, miraculous diet, but emphasizes leading a healthy lifestyle - which, of course, also includes a balanced diet - and 5 minutes of physical exercise every day, divided into steps that are easy to execute. Read on to find out more:
The method was also published in a book which was translated into multiple languages, becoming a very popular fitness manual. The routine, in fact, is not made up of exercises that are too difficult or for which it is necessary to equip yourself with various special pieces of equipment. These are mostly postural exercises, each to be performed for about one minute.
Let's see which steps the Sakuma method consists of:
- One: Lie on your stomach, with your hands behind your neck and your elbows out. Your chin should almost touch your neck. Meanwhile, the legs are crossed at the ankles. From this position, raise your legs and head at the same time, keeping them elevated for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
- Two: The next exercise is similar, but the legs are not crossed - they are just pressed against each other. Repeat 3 times, for 10 seconds each.
- Three: In this step, the legs are bent and crossed at the ankles, so the calves perpendicular to the thighs. Instead, the arms will be crossed under the chin. Lift 3 times, for 10 seconds for each lift.
- Four: Seated Exercise - Lower your shoulders away from your head as much as possible, but always keep your back straight. At the same time, lift one leg with pressure on the hips. Keep the leg raised for 3 seconds then alternate it with the other. Repeat 10 times.
- Five: Stand up, with your legs slightly apart and extend your arms above your head, stretching your hands (just touching the toes). Keeping your arms in this position, drop down to a squat position (lower than squats), then stand up. Repeat 15 or 20 times in a row.
- Six: A torso twist lunge - Bend your left leg forward, at right angles to the ground, while the other remains bent back with the knee touching the ground and the toe pointing to the ground. Extend your arms in front of your chest and join your hands. Twist the torso without moving the legs, moving the hands to the right side and down, return to the center and continue bringing the clasped hands to the right upwards. Repeat 20 times. Alternate legs and do the same.
You can see an full description and explaination of the steps by clicking here. The manual indicates tips for a correct diet and a series of habits for leading a healthy lifestyle. Together, these simple exercises can give appreciable results in just two weeks.
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