Many people struggle with their weight. Perhaps to achieve that long-desired slim waist. Many resort to methods like crazy diets, gyms, and physical exercises. Others are more radical. They seek expensive and even dangerous surgical procedures. Even with these many alternatives, perhaps the expected results are not achieved.
In Japan, people are generally of slim nature. Even so, many resort to specialized products and techniques that are not so common for us Westerners. One of these techniques promises to give you a slim waist. They claim that this procedure can reduce your waist by up to 9cm in 5 minutes. The best part is, you can do it at home with just a towel. This same technique can even correct posture problems and hip issues. This method is known as fukutsuji.
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Knowing the Fukutsuji Technique
The Japanese doctor named Dr. Toshiki Fukutsuji was the creator of this method. He specializes in reflexology, shiatsu, and acupuncture. This procedure has been expanding not only in Japan but also around the world. Even various YouTubers and bloggers have tested this method also known as the towel exercise. This doctor theorized that the accumulation of fat in the abdomen primarily occurs due to poor posture.
This exercise basically serves as a body stretch, making the bones return to the right place. And the more the exercise is repeated, the better results will give. The method, in addition to repositioning the bones, strengthens the abdominal muscles. It also eliminates the fecal cake trapped in the walls of the intestine. This means that in the first days of losing a lot of weight. Consequently, exercise distributes body fat, improving appearance.
The technique is very simple, just lie on a rolled towel. This one must be well tied, with a string or elastic, so it doesn't open. your lower back on the towel, and lift your arms back. With your hand facing downwards and place your feet together. Just stay in this position for 5 minutes a day and you will already notice the effects.
Fukutsuji Technique Step by Step
- Roll a towel into a cylindrical shape and secure it with a ribbon, string or rubber band;
- Lie with your back on top of the towel, in a flat and firm place;
- Fit the lumbar region on the towel, at the height of the navel;
- Spread your legs, leaving your feet at shoulder height, letting your toes touch;
- Stretch your arms above your head, turn your palms down and touch your little fingers.
- Stay in this position for about 5 minutes. Slowly complete the exercise without sudden movements
For better results, repeat the exercise 3 times a day. What did you think of this method? Had you heard of it before? Does it really work? Leave your comments and share with friends.
