“Not moving is not normal.” three activities to get your body moving again

“I don’t like sports, that’s fine. But not moving is not normal, exclaims Dr. Alexandra Dalou, endocrinologist and anti-aging physician and chef Thierry Marx (1). Rather than being sedentary, we have become immobile.” We don’t even do our shopping anymore. “Too bad, because as soon as the body moves, all the youth hormones are activated,” explains Dr. Daloo. They are measured in the blood and can be seen on an MRI of the brain. We see more anti-inflammatory proteins, natural pain relievers, synapses in the brain, and above all we see more joy and energy.” Not forgetting the purely physical effect on the muscles, weight, flexibility, resistance. Regularly and without excess, any physical activity is fine to undertake as long as you enjoy it.

But before the latter comes, we have to try. And determined to start the virtuous cycle. On the eve of the Olympics, we leave the speeches to the athletes, but we put our bodies back into motion, gently, at their own pace. And it’s not just walking, yoga and pilates. there are lots of fun activities available regardless of age or level. Thierry Marx, a martial arts enthusiast, recommends tyso, the “yoga of judo.” Dance also returns to the fore. For Holissence, a holistic platform created by Elodie Jacquemond, the top four dances are the Cuban salsa, which improves coordination; kathak, a classical Indian dance that promotes flexibility and concentration; Senegalese sabar, whose powerful rhythms strengthen the cardiovascular and muscular system; and finally, Egyptian belly dance, which is good for the hips, joints, abdomen and back. And self-confidence. So should we challenge our sports routine?

Softest: anti-gymnastics

As its name suggests, this body approach, created by a physiotherapist in the early 1970s, is not a sport; unlike abs-glutes and other squats, it is based on an approach that unites the body and mind to release tension. Outwardly simple, even simplistic, all movements (standing with legs together, wiggling toes, sticking out tongue, etc.) are slow and precise and mobilize the deep muscles that ensure posture and balance. At each stage we listen to our body to identify imbalances and blockages and try to remove them. For training in a small group with a coach (antigymnastice.com), or alone or with the family, in the office or at home My anti-gymnastics classBy Marie and Therese Berterat, published by Éditions Eyrolles.

The most flexible is the Muntz tax

Designed by a former star dancer, this method aims to gently restore muscle tone, improve posture, flexibility, coordination and balance. And finally resolve tension and stiffness. Like the floor bar, it is used exclusively in the lying position. The exercises, of which there are more than 600, consist of spirals that mobilize the three main volumes of the body (head, ankles and pelvis) and are performed at a very slow pace, guided by the coach’s voice and each person’s feelings. . Focusing on the fascia, these connective tissues that cover all of our organs, muscles, tendons, this body practice helps them gain hydration and elasticity, resulting in greater freedom of movement.

List of coaches at maisonmunz.com and Sofitel Quiberon at sofitel-quiberon-thalassa.com

Not liking sports, of course. But not moving is not okay

Alexandra Dalou and Thierry Marx

The most glamorous: the Kalon method

A cross between classical dance and Pilates, this concept was created by cabaret dancers to sculpt long, lean muscles, improve posture, while working on cardio. Crazy Horse doesn’t have to be a goal to start, but once you’re out there, your head position and your look become a lot more polished. Especially if you choose Atelier Showgirl. And because the movements change quickly, you never get bored. You can attend group classes at nine facilities in Paris or watch them on VOD from home.

kalonmovement.com

(1) Alexandra Dalou is the author 100 preconceived ideas that prevent you from feeling good (Ed. Leduc) and co-authored with Thierry Marx A healthy plate (Ed. Flammarion).