Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) is a system of breathing, hypopressives and posture exercises designed to strengthen deep core muscles, including the pelvic floor, by reducing pressure in the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
By combining controlled breathing techniques, specific postures, and an apnea (also known as a breath-hold), we train the muscles and fascia in a different way that reduces pressure.
This encourages deep muscles to engage rather than relying on forced contractions. This is how we build strength from the inside out.
Everyone! There are different reasons you may choose to practise LPF.
At Core Forme, we have a special interest in developing women’s wellness. We have classes and workshops specially for designed for women based on the changes the female body goes through, as well as general practise open to all.
Post-partum women, peri-menopausal women, athletes, body-builders, individuals wishing to improve posture, and those recovering from surgeries can all benefit from LPF.
LPF at Core Forme starts with connecting with your senses and breath. We begin by waking up our breathing muscles and relaxing the diaphragm with some guided massage before moving on to the postures.
The class can be dynamic and follow a flow of goddess postures, or it can be focused on a couple of targeted positions.
Classes and workshops vary in length from 30 mins to two-three hours. At the end of the class people usually feel calm, confident, and energised.
Re-train and re-connect your core after having a baby and heal common issues such as diastasis recti
Help to reduce and prevent incontinence in menopause and post-partum
Symptoms can be improved as supportive tissue and fascia is trained and organs lift under correct intra-abdominal pressure
Train the inner core muscles and corset which flattens the belly
Improve tone and well-being overall and help to activate under-trained muscles
Connecting the breath and parasympathetic nervous systems, and improved pelvic muscle tone can improve enjoyment in the bedroom
Please reach us at Studio@coreforme.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You can practise LPF with minimal equipment. You may find massage balls, an exercise band or physio band, and some massage oil helpful.
If you are joining a class or workshop at the Core Forme studio, all equipment is provided and items such as massage balls are available to purchase.
It is best to wear clothes that are not tight-fitting and where you can easily expand your ribcage and stomach. We recommend a you dress to feel comfortable.
Depending on what your goals and prior experience with LPF are, most people benefit from individual tuition or joining a workshop where we really focus on the techniques to help you gain the greatest benefit from the group classes.
There are customised programmes available where we work with you on your individual goals and creates a guided training plan over four, six, or eight sessions.
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You should feel calm and energised after the first class.
Most people find that flexibility can improve within one or two sessions, and incontinence and pelvic organ dysfunction symptoms can begin to improve with six sessions and regular practice.