Revisión de los fundamentos teóricos de la gimnasia abdominal hipopresiva

Discrepancies were found within the following theoretical grounds of AHG: (i) AHG causes stimulation of the expiratory area, and inhibition of the inspiratory area. (ii) AHG causes stimulation of the pneumotaxic center. (iii) Through AHG, postural relaxation of the diaphragm is achieved. (iv) The supraspinal respiratory centers regulate postural tension of the respiratory musculature. (v) Executing phasic abdominal exercises causes a decrease in postural muscle tone. (vi) In order to prevent stress urinary incontinence, training of type i fibers in the pelvic floor must be emphasized.