The world health organization has declared stress to be the biggest health risk of the 21st century. Chronic stress does not only make you sick, but also fat.
There are numerous causes for stress: too much work, disputes with the neighbours, familiar burdens, problems in the partnership. There is no time and peace to get rid of these problems. It is assumed that in Germany alone, every third person suffers from chronic stress.
Whereby short-term stress is a positive quality, as in case of emergency it enables a rapid processing of stimulations and a similar quick decision-making ability. Such sudden alertness is required to protect us in case of need.
However, long term stress has exactly the opposite effect. The body reacts with exhaustion, mood problems, migraine or back pain. As a result of the permanent load, the exceptional situation becomes a rule.
Why stress makes you fat.
In order to direct stress into the correct paths, messengers such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine are available to the nervous system. Another hormone that energizes the body in stressful situations is cortisol. It does this by reducing the metabolic activity.
And not only that, cortisol also inhibits the so-called saturation hormone leptin. In case of constant stress this is permanent. A vicious circle which quickly leads to becoming fat: due to the deficiency of the saturation hormone, one is constantly hungry and therefore puts on weight faster, because the metabolism has slowed down.
The so-called emotional eater finds consolation in sweets and fatty food. The short-term feeling of happiness perceived thereby usually results in a long-term weight problem.
To deal with stress.
Each of us reacts differently to stressful situations. Some are relaxed, others fight it with activity. The only important thing is to get a regular rest and to balance yourself.
If you belong to the agile, dynamic people, then you should face the stress with equal enthusiasm. For example, with jogging in the morning, a walk at noon, cycling in the evening, boxing, tennis or dancing at the weekend. In short: any kind of movement and physical activity makes you more resistant.
If you are a rather calm, gentle type, you may find systematic relaxation methods for stress management. For example, the autogenic training, the progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson or the mindfulness method according to Jon Kabat-Zinn. Also, Far Eastern techniques such as yoga, tai chi and qigong, which combine relaxation and exercise, have a strong effect on the inner calmness.
Use HYPOXI to overcome the stress
“It was so nice and tingly …!”
Did you have a stressful working day? Can’t get into the swing of things? Or don’t feel comfortable in your own skin? The HYPOXI-Method has a few pleasant and totally beneficial side effects!
Apart from the fact that HYPOXI successfully fights unwanted fat stores, many of our clients agree on one thing from the beginning of their training: It feels good! Miriam J. from Munich describes her experiences: “After a hard day at work, HYPOXI-Training is totally relaxing.”
Karin S. from Hamburg is equally excited. “I not only lost a lot of weight, but I also realised that HYPOXI has a positive effect on my general wellbeing. I’ve got a completely new attitude to life that I want to keep forever.” Subjective feelings, or is there more behind it?
One of the main achievements of HYPOXI is increased circulation in the skin and fatty tissues. The intensified metabolic activity results in a targeted fat reduction and faster removal of toxins.
The entire body reacts to this with a pleasant tingling feeling, which makes people feel more active and refreshed. It‘s an effect that not only feels good but is also used in competitive sports.
Gerald Bauer, an Austrian athletics coach, and himself a professional cyclist, takes advantage of the regenerative effects of HYPOXI during training and after strenuous competitions, for himself and his athletes. He swears by the positive influence of HYPOXI on performance, and knows its unique effect very well. “Thanks to HYPOXI, micro tears in muscles from strenuous training sessions and demanding competitions heal much faster”, confirms Bauer The result: The body recovers quickly. Legally doping, so to speak!
Geri Bauer also confirms the tingling feeling with HYPOXI: “I just feel so much better after HYPOXI-Training, and this feeling lasts until the next day.”
Even following surgery, the gentle alternating over and under pressure tratment in the HYPOXI-Trainer has a positive impact on rehabilitation. Haematomas and unsightly swelling around surgical scars can be reduced more quickly, and sclerotic tissue is loosened. In short: The entire healing process is accelerated.
Give it a try! Maybe you’ll have the same experiences as Melanie P. from Frankfurt: “HYPOXI completely changed my attitude to life. I feel more balanced, relaxed and fit. I have a more positive presence. And people keep telling me that.”
