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The concept at the SORANO HOTEL is “Well-being” – a wholesome experience to invigorate the mind and body.
An important facility for providing such experience is the SORANO SPA where our dedicated team of specialists offers a variety of Well-being programs.
The SORANO SPA employs professionals from various fields, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and yoga instructors.
Our programs are built around the various training routines and lessons drawing on their specialties.
The goal is to provide a program that encourages everyone to feel energized in their bodies and minds.
The core program at the GYM STUDIO is the “conditioning program”,
which includes basic physical strength improvement for forming the base of the body,
functional improvement for restoring body parts such as the lower back and knees, and performance improvement of sports such as running, golf, and horseback riding.
We highly recommend our aquatic workout held proudly at the top floor Infinity Pool.
Take in the breathtaking view in the comfort of our temperature-controlled pool at any time of the year for a truly wholesome experience for your mind and body.
See our program list.
PROGRAMS
With the stunning view and refreshing feeling under the grand sky,
just being at the Infinity Pool on the top 11th floor is a feel-good experience.
The first program we present using this iconic facility of the Sorano Hotel is aqua running and walking.
These are very simple yet effective exercises that involve slowly running and walking in the water. You can exercise comfortably as if you were working out on clouds.
You can effectively and comfortably increase your muscle strength as water is much more resistant than the air but at the same time does not strain your legs and feet like when you are on land.
This exercise is especially recommended if you are busy or feel that exercising is a drag.
You can expect a host of positive effects from these exercises, which are adopted by many athletes, including world-class athletes.
Although the program is simple, a habitual full body workout in the water has far-reaching benefits.
These simple exercises that do not require complicated skills can be continued without difficulty for excellent results. Try these exercises for which there are detailed explanations of the effects along with tips.
Aqua Running 9 Points
Point.1Expected results of doing thigh-lifts in the water
Point.2Exercises that impact the body
Point.3Increasing metabolism for easier weight loss
Point.4Building muscle strength and physical energy
Point.5Tightening up the lower body
Point.6Simultaneously strengthening your upper body
Point.7Benefits of aquatic exercise
Point.8Breathing method
Point.9Detoxing your skin
Point.1Expected results of doing thigh-lifts in the water
Point.2Exercises that impact the body
Point.3Increasing metabolism for easier weight loss
Point.4Building muscle strength and physical energy
Point.5Tightening up the lower body
Point.6Simultaneously strengthening your upper body
Point.7Benefits of aquatic exercise
Point.8Breathing method
Point.9Detoxing your skin
This aqua running using an “endless pool” is also practiced by a new Japan record-holding marathon runner as it is possible to measure muscle balance and develop an efficient running form. For golfers, optimal exercises for adding spring to your body also prevent aging and increase the flight distance. Above all, exercise is necessary for all modern people to prevent muscle loss due to aging. Safe and effective exercises that are done in a short amount of time are perfect for anti-aging.
HOW TO
Enter the pool twice a week and aim for 500 meters each time.
You may feel that it’s hard at first, so gradually increase the distance.
The distance can be short – just try for about 30 minutes.
At first, it’s okay to change your pace by going slowly one lap and going fast on the way back.
Just continue without straining yourself.
We also recommend you to stay at the Sorano Hotel and try out our lessons.
We can suggest group and private lessons and combinations with other programs.
Functional improvement and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle are at the core of the Sorano Hotel’s Well-being concept. Here we introduce “conditioning”, exercises that are currently trending.
“Conditioning” refers to the entire process and actions, starting with understanding the current physical condition, that lead to the ideal desired condition.
In general, the purpose of personal training is to provide temporary effects such as muscle strengthening and dieting, while “conditioning” emphasizes sustaining an even healthier body. Each person’s objective (e.g., getting in shape, improving body balance, alleviating stiff shoulders and pain in the knees or lower back, improving functions, enhancing muscle strength) is inevitably achieved by restoring the inherent functions of each person’s body. We guide you based on medical findings and cater the program to each person to offer workouts that are effective for everyone from athletes to seniors, regardless of age and gender.
Takashi Ichimizu
Qualifications
HOW TO
1.
CounselingConsult with the trainer in advance about your body’s problem areas.
2.
3D Body ScanUse the latest device to evaluate body composition including body posture, muscle mass, and fat volume.
3.
Movement EvaluationDo simple movements such as bending forward and extending your limbs for motion analysis and range of motion measurements used to evaluate the habits of your body’s movements.
4.
FeedbackBy finding out your body’s current condition, you can find out what is necessary to achieve the ideal condition.
5.
Corrective ExerciseDo exercises necessary for alleviating stiffness in your body and improving your posture.
6.
Functional TrainingDo a solid workout using your entire body to regain your body’s freedom of motion.
Tai chi, or taijiquan, is a health exercise with roots in Chinese martial arts. It is a comfortable workout for the mind and body based on the movements of Chen-style Taijiquan, the root of all forms of tai chi.
Tai chi helps you refresh your mind and body and rejuvenate your body with deep breathing, flowing movements, and occasional powerful steps using your lower body.
Warm
Stimulate each meridian
with each step
Loosen
Twist and massage
your entire body
Balance
Improve your sense of balance
Purify
Detox by shrinking
and stretching your body
Anti-aging
Strengthen your bones
by standing on one foot
Activate
Move your hands alternately
to awaken your brain
Calm
Coordinate your breathing and
motions to relax your mind
●Be conscious of each movement
●Loosen up
●Do circular motions
●Have an open mind
Movements
Movement.1Qǐ shì (起勢)
Movement.2Guān kōng (観空)
Movement.3Tī tuǐ (踢腿)
Movement.4Xià shì (下勢)
Movement.5Yún shǒu (雲手)
Movement.6Báihè liàng zhī yǔ (白鶴亮支羽)
Movement.1Qǐ shì (起勢)
Movement.2Guān kōng (観空)
Movement.3Tī tuǐ (踢腿)
Movement.4Xià shì (下勢)
Movement.5Yún shǒu (雲手)
Movement.6Báihè liàng zhī yǔ (白鶴亮支羽)
Advice for the Movements
●Breathing: Deep, slow abdominal breathing
●Posture and line of sight: Straighten your back and relax your muscles
●Movement and speed: Slow, circular motions
The SORANO HOTEL is blessed with superb surroundings for experiencing the richness of the seasons, including the vast Showa Kinen Park spreading in front of the hotel.
Taking advantage of this location, we have organized a slow jogging program, inviting guests outside for a comfortable jog. Slow jogging is one of the most sought-after exercises for cardiopulmonary strengthening.
As boosting immunity has become more important nowadays, it is best to develop strong cardiopulmonary abilities and stronger bodies to increase immunity to new viruses. If infection cannot be avoided, you should make your body capable of recovery and insusceptible to severe symptoms. Exercise makes your body hunger for good nutritious food, which naturally leads you to deep sleep. The first step to take is exercise but not the strength training kind of exercise. What is ideal are full body exercises that help you strengthen your cardiopulmonary system – exercises like slow jogging and slow swims, which are slow, gentle on your body, and done over some period of time. They are low-impact aerobic exercises that do not produce active oxygen. Please join SORANO SPA trainers early every Sunday morning as we teach you the ideal jogging form and tips to make slow jogging easy on your body. (This program is exclusively available to in-house guests.)
Please contact us if you have any questions.