Inversion Training Benefits

Inversion is the pose in which you hold your heart higher than your head.

Above - Just enjoying some inversion benefits in the natural surroundings of my garden '',) The goal behind inversion is to reverse the effects of gravity. Gravitational forces are hard on the body and when you reverse gravity, you relieve incredible amounts of pressure/tension and disrupt your normal rhythms, which carries with it benefits you cannot get with any other exercise. Inversion therapy helps your body to recover from the compressible effects of gravity and daily activities. Scientifically, it has been proven to be quite advantageous for cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine and nervous systems. In fact, inversion is a perfect exercise for the body as a whole.

Above - Lookback at one of our local private coaching client Victoria, showing some serious progression with this headstand, which apart from all the benefits listed, which is one of the aspects she wanted to improve/complete for her 'Pole-fitness' so Victoria also had that all important CLARITY

Below Victoria and moi attempting a synchronized headstand attempt in the park ;)

Taken from the OLD YouTube channel - Check out the tutorial video below from our new improved channel!

Scientific research also shows that Inversions increase the blood flow to the brain, giving it more oxygen and nutrients and making the brain function faster and better. This improves concentration, memory, observation and boosts clear thinking. It also helps to control indigestion. Indigestion, which may cause anxiety and skin disorders, is considerably improved when one practices inversions.

Standing upside down can also actually make you feel better is it aids blood circulation. When blood circulation is good, this releases neurotransmitters, balances the hormones which make a person feel light-hearted and more happy than usual. So, if you are really sad, try doing inversions! It might make you feel a lot better! This is said to control depression, premenstrual symptoms and mood swings.

It will also increase the ability of a person’s body to fight with diseases. Since it cleans the blood, an overall healthy feeling is maintained.

Above - As the online challenge continues a few of the local guys like Ben, who struggled with that frustrating back pain before he started to incorporate the 5 pillar system, are having ago at inversion on the Olympic rings outside in nature

Inversions also helps to decrease insomnia. When your mind is all relaxed and in high spirits because of the healthy blood flow, a person will be able to sleep better because muscle tension decreases by 35%. This is one of the reasons why a person can sleep better after inverting.

Inversions can actually make you beautiful. Yes really- When a person’s posture is improved through inversion, it shows grace, poise and sophistication. Good circulation will automatically bring brightness to the skin making the person look younger than he/she originally is. Acne and other skin conditions will also tend to decrease with performing inversions. It is also one of the best to keep the spine in proper posture. It will also reduce tardiness and will gain back your strength after a workout. Inversion therapy works wonders for the lower back pain caused by this physical work. It also helps reduce muscle pain by helping keep the body flexible and mobile and adaptable to changes. A flexible body remains healthy and strong even when it reaches old age. With regards to mobility health - If you don't use it you LOSE it! There are also the strength aspects, Inversion helps to make ligaments strong which are one of the basic elements of your bones. Ligaments hold your bones together. Inversion is an amazing therapy to counter stress. When a person is under a lot of stress, his body tends to revolt by back pains, headaches and joint muscle pains. Physiotherapist LJ Nosse did a study titled ‘Inverted Spinal Traction’ published in Arch Phys. Medical Rehab 59: 367-370, Aug 78. The study confirmed that inverting decreased muscle tension by over 35% within the first 10 sec! When muscle pain is gone, stress reduces. As a result, the person feels lighter and happier, ready to face the challenges in life. A lot of people will shrink as they age. Inversion can help stop that and retain your original height. Inversion therapy - The psychological feeling of turning your body against its natural position will be enough to lift you up both physically and mentally.

So there are some of the health benefits to inversion training and why we incorporate it within our training.

Above - Headstand tutorial, if you attempt without professional instruction you do so at your own risk & responsibility!

Another option would be to buy some gravity boots that you can hook up to a bar and you can just hang safely, and of course throw a few vertical sits ups in for a bonus ('',) Train for Purpose & Train Safe and include some inversion?

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Sources - Physio Doctor, bewellbuzz.