Now the tightening of the waist started – a little weight is enough to help

Feel free to add weights, trainers are often advised. It is true that muscle strength is developed most effectively by pressing heavy weights. Still, small, 1–3 kg dumbbells have their own important function. They are particularly suitable for pilates-type exercises, where control of the middle body is emphasized.

A small weight helps to find the right muscles and activate them in movement.

– When the weight is in the hand at the end of the lever arm, it challenges balance and activates the middle body, says the occupational physiotherapist Anni Seppälä About the bee.

The midsection is like the foundation of a house. If the support structure is in order, there will be no collapse.

– When movements are made with hands and feet, the middle body transmits the forces. If the middle body is not active in the movements, the back is easily loaded and the position of the pelvis is disappointing. A strong middle body prevents back problems.

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Go to the side moon. Now you don’t lie in a slouch, but keep your torso upright and suck your side off the floor. The head is also a direct extension of the body. You can put a hand for support. Tightens the stomach, so it supports your midsection. Exhale and bring the dumbbell back in a controlled manner while the upper leg rotates forward.

Then breathe in and stay. Exhale and bring the weight forward and the leg straight back. The movement shakes the balance, so the muscles of the middle body work hard to control the pelvis.

The movement can also be done as a challenging version in the side plank.

The movement strengthens the strength and control of the core and pelvis.

Expert and model occupational physiotherapist Anni Seppälä from Mehiläinen.