What if five minutes a day were enough to lose weight? This is the promise of this Japanese slimming method. Easy to follow and accessible to everyone, it is based on simple and quick exercises.
Weight, figure, tone… so many subjects that concern us all this season. But what to do when you have neither the time nor the energy to follow long, demanding sports sessions? Kenichi Sakuma, Japanese sports coach, has developed a method that could revolutionize your daily life. In just five minutes a day, and without any special equipment, his technique focuses on targeted postural exercises. The idea: work muscles that are often neglected to sculpt the body effectively.
The Sakuma method is based on a fundamental principle: the importance of posture. According to the fitness coach, it’s not so much the shape of your body that matters, but rather how you use it. He explains that we tend to neglect certain muscle groups, particularly in the abdomen and torso, which are essential for good posture and lasting weight loss. In fact, by correcting your posture, you will activate these muscles and thus maximize the effectiveness of movements.
At the beginning, it is advisable to practice the exercises every day for 15 consecutive days. Subsequently, you can reduce the frequency to every other day. This rhythm allows the body to gradually adapt while strengthening the targeted muscles. And what makes the method even more interesting is that it is suitable for both men and women.
Each session only takes five minutes. No need for equipment, just a floor mat or a chair to perform certain movements. Effectiveness lies in the repetition and precision of the exercises. You can incorporate this routine into your schedule, even during a break at the office or at home.
Some basic exercises to get you started
Work the lower back muscles
This exercise is performed in a seated position, on the edge of a chair. Keep your back straight and slightly lift one hip while contracting your gluteal muscles. Hold the position for 3 seconds before releasing. Do 10 repetitions on each side.
Tone the glutes
Lie on your stomach, place your hands under your chin, arms crossed. Cross your legs and lift them off the floor, keeping your glutes tight. Hold this position for 6 seconds and repeat 10 times.
Sculpt the thighs and torso
Still lying on your stomach, place your hands behind your neck and squeeze your ankles. Contract your glutes and hold the position for 10 seconds. Then, without releasing, cross your legs and repeat the movement. Alternate these postures for a minute for a full session.
Strengthen the lower abdomen
Sit in a chair and grab your elbows. Raise your arms to shoulder height, then place them behind your head. Contract your abdomen and lean to one side, hold for 3 seconds, then do the same on the other side. Repeat five times on each side.
By devoting five minutes a day to these exercises, you can gradually correct your posture, strengthen the targeted muscles and see visible results within a few weeks. Of course, diet remains a key factor for significant weight loss, but this method already allows you to add a dose of physical activity to your daily life, without disrupting your schedule.