Movement Expert: This One Exercise Taps Into Your Body’s “Rubber Bands”

A fitness coach with 35 years of experience is teaching a simple movement designed to boost vitality by tapping into the body’s natural elasticity. This exercise is particularly recommended for those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.
This move, the “Qi Machine,” avoids the fatigue of traditional, muscle-heavy exercises. Instead of squatting and pressing, it uses the fascia, ligaments, and tendons as “rubber bands.”
The technique involves standing with feet shoulder-width apart and initiating a “double bounce” in the knees. This is achieved by dropping the weight and letting the body’s elastic tissues catch and rebound the motion.
This elastic recoil, or “action potential,” springs the body back up with minimal effort. The expert notes this is far more sustainable than muscular exertion, which creates fatigue and metabolic waste.
Once this bounding rhythm is found, it can be expanded. The arms are brought in, the spine moves in a wave, and the entire body participates. This holistic movement boosts blood circulation and encourages natural breathing.
By fostering a sense of harmony between mind and body, this exercise does more than just train the tissues. It serves as a tool for daily balance, helping to clear the mind and invigorate the spirit.