Body Myths uncovered................

1. I'm slim so I don't need to exercise

FALSE! You might think you don't need to do regular exercise if you're slim but you still need to tone your muscles.  Slim people often have high body fat ratios ('skinny fat') and if this goes unchecked, they will continue to eat the same but gradually put on weight - unlike a regular exerciser who strengthens their muscles and is aware of any changes which occur to her body.

Also, women lose on average, ½ a pound of muscle per year after the age of 30.  This is BAD news as it means you burn less calories, leading to an increase in body fat percentage. Even if you weigh the same, your clothes may begin to get tighter and your body shape will change and become less toned and firm. BUT regular Lotte sessions prevent this by allowing you to retain and further strengthen your muscles ………forever!

2. Lotte Berk classes won't help me lose weight

FALSE! Each Lotte class burns approximately 350 calories an hour (and more if you have a lot of weight to lose).

3. I still need to do my aerobics class............

TRUE AND FALSE! The body needs aerobic exercise but never fear! Lotte is here!

Lotte is aerobic - aerobic exercise’ simply means exercise which keeps us moving for continuous amounts of time.  We don’t ‘jump around’ aimlessly like most ‘aerobics’ classes, however Lotte classes keep your cardiovascular fitness in check as well as being the best and most effective method for sculpting your body.

 4. All women can get a flat stomach

TRUE!  A common problem area for women.  Lotte students know that a typical class involves a lot of stomach work and that the stomach muscles are working even during exercises that look like they are targeting other muscle groups (such as ‘Escape’ and ‘No escape’).

 5. It will take me months to get a good body

FALSE! The Lotte Berk Technique shapes the muscles which even gives existing fat more defined contours and a better silhouette. So, even if you are not the size you want to be yet, by starting Lotte classes now, you will gain a shapelier body, increase your confidence and this, in turn, will encourage you to keep coming to class and watching what you eat!

Squeeze!

The pelvic floor muscle

Why work it?

As Lotte is a very ‘female’ class and so it is imperative that we do not ignore this muscle.  Childbirth, delaying going to the toilet, being overweight and aging all weaken this muscle but help is at hand as always in the form of Lotte Berk!

How to work it?   

Imagine that you  have just drunk a lot of water and that you  need to pass water (or even actually do this). Then imagine that there is no toilet at hand and that you will have to 'hold' the muscle that stops you going to the toilet. This is the 'pelvic floor' muscle that we 'squeeze' in class. 

How do we use the muscle in class?

In class we think of this muscle as having different 'levels' eg. 'the highest level' is the part of the muscle deepest inside your body.  

We identify each 'level' up the muscle.
For example, you'll hear the teacher say "Go to the lowest level and ‘squeeze’" or "go up to halfway and HOLD!" (which means identify and hold the muscle as if you are trying to stop yourself from passing water without actually squeezing it).

Many students find it difficult to locate it at first but with practice, your awareness of this muscle will improve and you will reap the benefits of this essential exercise.

Madonna

Calling all Lotte girls!! Check out Madonna's new fitness regime -  it's called Barre 3 and is yet ANOTHER workout which originates from the Lotte Berk Technique.

 

"With her perpetually buff arms and ripped abs, Madonna has always been a fitness trendsetter. Her newest strength-training obsession is Barre3, an hour-long workout routine  that combines ballet, Pilates exercises, and yoga poses". 

Luckily for you, Bend Stretch Fitness provides you with the ORIGINAL and BEST - 'The Lotte Berk Technique' - Exclusive to the UAE.......................