What are the benefits and drawbacks of standing upside down

Inversion is a way of fitness for young people, and is less affected by the restrictions of the venue, but also relatively simple and easy to operate. So what benefits can inversion bring to us? And is there a bad side to it? Let's take a look at what are the benefits and disadvantages of inversions.

What are the benefits of being upside down?

Improve intelligence and reaction ability

The level of human intelligence and the speed of reaction ability are governed by the brain, and inversion can increase the blood supply to the brain and the ability to govern sensing under various conditions.

Improved blood circulation

Normally when walking upright, the direction of blood circulation is changed from horizontal to vertical, which is more likely to cause insufficient blood supply to the brain. And modern society, more and more sedentary people, resulting in poor blood circulation, and easy dizziness. And inverted people's blood circulation direction change, improve the blood supply to the brain and promote brain development.

Relieve muscle fatigue

When inverted, muscle stretching and relaxation, for the relief of gravitational effects caused by muscle tension in the neck, shoulders back and waist and other parts of the help.

Increase muscle strength

When inverted, the entire body weight is supported by the upper limbs, so the deltoids, biceps and triceps can be well exercised and muscle strength can be strengthened.

Adjustment of internal organs

The heart and intestines move downward under gravity when walking self-reliantly. This causes many intestinal and heart organs to sag and causes fat to accumulate in the abdomen and thighs, producing a waistline and large abdominal obesity. In the case of inversion, the internal organs get gravity and reverse action, so that the sagging condition is improved.

Relief of spinal discomfort

Using the natural traction and stretching effect of the earth's gravity (gravity) on the human body, it relaxes the long-standing compressed spine, promotes the growth and regeneration of intervertebral discs, helps it to restore elasticity, enhances the flexibility of the spine, prevents and treats diseases caused by various types of spinal lesions, and relieves pain.

Can lose weight and slim down

To do a standard handstand, you need to want the legs and upper body in a straight line, in the process, the hands, waist, legs together with force, tension to maintain body balance, this process is also can consume waist and leg fat, and effectively improve the body shape.

Exercise balance

Inversion requires relative balance to do up, so the exercise of balance is very effective. In addition, balance is controlled by the cerebellum, so it can also play a role in exercising the cerebellum.

Improve the body's immunity

The lymphatic system is very important for the normal functioning of the body. Lymphocytes are the "scavengers" of toxins in the body, traveling around the body to carry the toxins they encounter to the lymph nodes and remove them. Muscle tension and the earth's gravity help lymphocytes to move around the body. When the human body is in an inverted state, lymphocytes move through some parts of the body (such as the lungs) more easily and quickly.

Helps the body relax

Inversion has a very relaxing effect on the body. In inversion the person's parasympathetic nervous system is in an activated state, helping to calm the body and mind.

What are the disadvantages of being upside down?

Prone to dizziness and tinnitus

Inverted for a long time, the brain is prone to congestion, dizziness and tinnitus, and in serious cases, cerebral hemorrhage may occur.

Affects vision

After standing upside down for a long time, the increase in eye pressure may cause vision loss in both eyes, which may lead to visual distortion and visual field defects.

Prone to injury

Headstand is very dangerous, plus if you have not been upside down before, suddenly carry out the inversion, it is easy to fall down, the neck and head are vulnerable to injury, hands are also easy to sprain.