Famous throughout the world, Swedish gymnastics never ceases to seduce. This joyful fitness practice has many advantages both in its practice and in its results on the body... and the mind. Very complete, Swedish gymnastics is a discipline that is both intense but gentle, ideal whatever your level. A very clean activity!
What are the origins of Swedish gymnastics? Inspired by a Swedish physiotherapist at the end of the 19th century, the practice of Swedish gymnastics has since revolutionized the teaching of gymnastics. It is based on the combination of gymnastics as it is usually practiced with in addition movements developed from an analysis of natural body movements. But it is Per Henrik Ling who developed the concept of Swedish gymnastics today renamed Swedish Fit. The latter aims to bring together an optimistic and playful state of mind and a practice of varied exercises in a complete but above all balanced session, all to dynamic music. In short, Swedish gymnastics is an intense and joyful moment that works the heart, breathing and... the joy of living in harmony with the body. A strong fitness inspiration for a practice respectful of the physiology of the body recognized as "of public utility" in Sweden!
The health benefits of Swedish gymnastics
Swedish gymnastics has above all a health objective: to improve the body's metabolism but without trauma. It avoids all movements that would go against well-being and is practiced with a broad body awareness. The postures are the result of a detailed and global body analysis to preserve the skeleton. The movements are always performed with respect for anatomy. Regular practice strengthens the muscular and cardiovascular systems. The virtuous dimension of the exercises designed by physiotherapists also improves posture, coordination, and balance without risk of injury. Finally, the stretches that punctuate the beginning and end of the session work on flexibility. In short, "Swedish fit" is a practice that is both simple and precise, which does not require any equipment or training. It is accessible to everyone.
Course of a Swedish gym class
As is often the case, the class starts with a warm-up that includes specific stretches before moving on to the exercises. A Swedish gym class lasts about an hour during which movements will follow one another at a pace that is always controlled, allowing you to manage your effort so as not to be out of breath, and to spend a lot of energy in a good mood. Swedish gym does not require any special equipment, the class can combine running, jumping and strengthening exercises targeting a part of the body (arms, legs, neck, etc.), always punctuated by static phases. The practice of Swedish gym includes stretching to stretch the muscles and a relaxation phase to end the session perfectly relaxed.
Swedish Fit, is it for me?
Swedish gymnastics is extremely accessible and does not aim for performance: the course does not involve any complicated movements or choreography to remember, it is both very basic but not boring. The courses imagined by the teachers must respect precise specifications with movements chosen from a list of 500 exercises regularly updated, validated and corrected by physiotherapists. Swedish gymnastics is part of this tradition but does not lack evolution and is now available in different versions that allow everyone to find the right level, from soft to intensive. Practiced without a mirror, for fun and in a friendly atmosphere, Swedish gymnastics responds well to the concept of "lagom" dear to Sweden which consists of practicing the art of balance and moderation in everything.
Swedish gymnastics, recently renamed Swedish Fit, is an essential fitness discipline with the added soul of its Swedish origins. It is a benevolent gymnastics whose sole purpose is to do yourself good and keep your body in shape, without overzealousness, but above all by preserving the physiology of the body, the tendons and the joints and in harmony. With the guarantee of not getting injured thanks to movements validated by professionals. Swedish gymnastics is reassuring, effective, and what's more, it can really be practiced anywhere! What are you waiting for to try it?
