Inversion exercises: the fitness trend that has people head over heels

  • Date: 27-May-2021
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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Inversion exercises: the fitness trend that has people head over heels

While it's safe to say the way we've been working out has changed over the years, there are some workouts that are completely turning things around – 180 degrees, to be exact.



Inversion exercises, which require the human body to be upside down, aren't new, but demand has certainly been on the rise. Simply swipe through social media and you'll find images of trainers and fitness influencers in hard-to-fathom positions. From swing yoga, which allows the body to be suspended upside down in mid-air, to headstand holds, workout poses that require the body to be in an inverted position are becoming popular as they