Body Shape is a modern form of fitness exercises that sculpt the whole body. The effects of Body Shape are appreciated by more and more people, because in addition to visual changes in the appearance of the figure, exercise guarantees an improvement in well-being and gives an energy boost. Check why it is worth choosing Body Shape in the offer of your fitness club and to whom these classes are especially recommended.

Thanks toBody Shape fitness exercisesyou will sculpt critical parts of your body: abdomen, thighs, buttocks and arms. The effect of regular training is to slim the figure and improve skin firmness.

Are you wondering if Body Shape exercises are for you? Find out what the classes are about and what results you can count on.

Contents:

  1. What are the Body Shape classes like?
  2. Body Shape fitness - exercise effects
  3. Body Shape exercises - for whom are they recommended?
  4. Body Shape - contraindications for training

What are the Body Shape classes like?

Body Shape fitness classes , just like any other organized physical activity, eg in the gym, begin with a warm-up. It is a combination of the basic steps to prepare the body for vigorous exercise. Its purpose is to prevent injuries caused by strains. It usually takes about 10 minutes and covers every part of the body.

After warming up, gentle stretching follows, which additionally raises the body temperature. The next half an hour consists of basic exercises. They are often performed in series and include all muscle parts in order to model the entire body, i.e. arms, chest, back, thighs, buttocks and abdomen.

During Body Shape classes, additional props in the form of dumbbells, rubber bands or steps are used. Examples of basic exercises during Body Shape are all of the strengthening groups. After doing them, i.e. just before the end of training, spend a few minutes stretching and relaxing.

Body Shape fitness - exercise effects

People interested in fitness training, including Body Shape exercises, usually expect quick results that are noticeable to the naked eye. They are mainly concerned with the physical sphere and changes in the appearance of the body. Body Shape classes have a positive effect on body shaping, but that's itit is not their only advantage. These exercises are a conscious process of introducing changes through systematic work, also on the social and emotional level, which translates into a general improvement in the quality of life and deriving greater satisfaction from it. The effects of Body Shape training will be noticeable if 4 of its components are kept in the right proportion, i.e.

  • appropriate frequency (at least twice a week),
  • intensity (calculated from your calendar age and resting heart rate),
  • time volume (approx. 45 - 60 min) and
  • module (specification of the form of exercise corresponding to the unit) with the principles of: progression, specialization and continuity.
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Check what regular Body Shape workouts give you!

Physical effects of Body Shape classes:

  • burning unnecessary fat and increasing muscle tissue,
  • increase in bone tissue density, mass and mineralization,
  • skeletal muscle growth and improvement of their vascularization,
  • increasing cardiovascular capacity,
  • reduction of resting heart rate, blood pressure and blood cholesterol level,
  • increase in muscle strength and endurance,
  • increase in VO2 (this is the so-called VO2 max, i.e. the indicator of maximum physical activity),
  • increasing motor coordination, e.g. the range of movements in the joints, their flexibility and stability,
  • ligament strengthening,
  • increasing the range of stability and mobility of joints, increasing their blood supply and vascularization,
  • stimulation of the immune system,
  • slowing down the aging process,
  • acceleration of metabolism, i.e. increased consumption of calories (depending on the starting weight and the level of involvement in training).

Kinesthetic effects of Body Shape classes:

  • better feeling of the body, improvement of its motor skills and posture,
  • improve control, economy and coordination of movements.

Impact of Body Shape classes on the mental sphere:

  • increase in motivation to work on oneself with each subsequent training,
  • commitment to work also on the personality (perseverance, determination, etc.),
  • improving assertiveness,
  • job satisfaction, training pleasure,
  • increase in self-acceptance and improvement in well-being,
  • significant reduction of stress and the related acquisition of the ability to temporarily forget about problems and introduce active relaxation,
  • awareness of the need for physical activity on a daily basis,
  • increase in motivation toactivities in areas not related to training.

Body Shape exercises - for whom are they recommended?

Body Shape is one of the forms of music and movement fitness training, which is a good proposition for people who are not necessarily at a high level of training advancement and for those who want to include endurance exercises in their physical activity. In the absence of illnesses and ailments, Body Shape classes are recommended to everyone, regardless of age and gender.

Body Shape - contraindications for training

A person who wants to permanently incorporate regular Body Shape training into their exercise schedule should take care of their he alth first to minimize the risk of injury. The basic risk factors that may be an obstacle in training Body Shape are listed below. These factors do not disqualify from the possibility of participating in the classes, but require informing the trainer about the he alth condition and prior consultation with a doctor in order to obtain consent to do fitness in this form.

These factors include :

  • hypertension,
  • very high blood cholesterol,
  • long-term nicotine addiction,
  • diabetes,
  • a family history of serious heart disease or arteriosclerosis,
  • sedentary lifestyle,
  • seriously overweight or obese,
  • high levels of triglycerides or HDL in the body.

The above recommendations regarding consultation with a doctor should also be followed:

  • people, i.e. men over 40 and women over 50, regardless of their he alth condition,
  • people with clinical cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases, e.g. chest pain, sweating, heart murmurs,
  • people with diagnosed traumatic injuries of the locomotor system that occurred within the last six months.
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Looking for other exciting fitness activities? Check it out!

  • Zumba,
  • TBC,
  • ABT,
  • Fat burning,
  • Aqua aerobics,
  • Spinning,
  • Hatha yoga.

Bibliography:

D. Ambroży, A. Ambroży, "Fitness in physical culture", Kraków 2010.

D. Olex-Mierzejewska, "Fitness - theoretical and methodological foundations of conducting classes", Katowice 2002.

D. Olex, "Fitness - methodology and practice", Katowice 2001.

K. Mrożek, "Fitness - profession or passion?", Kraków 2007.

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