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Looking to lose a few extra pounds and shape up your figure?<\/p>\n

*Please note, it’s always ideal to consult a health professional who can guide you through the proper diet and activity program best suited to your body.*<\/p>\n

But now that you’ve been duly warned, let’s talk about this innovative Japanese technique: the Sakuma Method.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the Sakuma Method?<\/h2>\n

The principle of the Sakuma method is quite simple: It involves doing 5 minutes of intense activity to burn fat in often neglected areas.<\/strong> The goal is to boost your basal metabolism, so your body naturally burns calories when at rest.<\/p>\n

According to its creator, Japanese fitness coach Kenichi Sakuma<\/strong>, “Weight loss<\/a> has less to do with the body shape and more to do with how we use it.”<\/p>\n

According to Sakuma, the muscles we overlook the most are the ones we need to focus on; These muscles are located in the chest <\/strong>and abdomen<\/strong>, and also the glutes <\/strong>and lower back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To focus on these muscles and see quick results, he recommends following four simple exercises each day. Here’s how to do them:<\/p>\n

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  1. Lie face down on the floor, place your hands behind your neck, and bring your ankles close together. Hold this position for about ten seconds <\/strong>while lifting and lowering your buttocks. Once finished, repeat while maintaining the same posture, but with your legs crossed.<\/li>\n
  2. Sit on the edge of a chair with your back straight. Then lift one side of your hips while you contract your glutes.<\/li>\n
  3. Lie face down on the floor, cross your arms in front of your face, and lift your legs. Hold this position for six seconds <\/strong>while keeping your glutes contracted and repeat about 10 times.<\/li>\n
  4. Kneel down and extend one leg backward. Lift the arm opposite the front leg and tilt your body toward the front leg. Hold the position for a few seconds and repeat with the opposite side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":80977,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,38,16],"yoast_head":"\nSakuma: this Japanese workout only takes 5 minutes a day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With the Sakuma method, working out only takes 5 minutes a day to be in the best shape of your life. 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