✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Low Pressure Fitness hypopressives has a learning curve and initially needs some instruction in order to understand and perform the breath sequence and the fundamentals of the alignment and postures. It is advised to join an instructional session, either a private 1-1 or the INTRO workshops to learn first, then you can jump into a beginner Flow or Hypo & Stretch class.

  • All are welcome in our Intro Workshops, whether you are looking to become an LPF trainer, you are curious about the method, or you want to start the practice for your own benefit, this is a great place to start. Our Intro Workshops are virtual, typically held monthly, approximately 2 hours in length as we cover some theory, background, and give instruction and practice on the hypopressives breathing and a few Goddess Poses. Intro workshops can be found on our Professional Courses page.

  • The answer is Yes to the postures, poses, breathwork and exercises, but do not perform the abdominal vacuum (apnea) during pregnancy. Working with an LPF trainer can help you to modify and develop an LPF sequence and program that will help fit your needs during all stages of your pregnancy.

  • Our LPF Professional Courses are for clinicians to fitness professionals including yoga and pilates teachers, and body-work professionals. LPF can be adapted and utilized in many professionals from the Physical therapist as a rehab tool, to the personal trainer teaching fitness and wellness classes, a broad spectrum of professionals can reap the benefits of this training system.

  • Low Pressure Fitness is a respiratory, postural and movement practice. If you are able to exercise, have no restrictions from your physician to perform exercise then you can perform the movements of Low Pressure Fitness. You should not experience any pain or discomfort, numbness or tingling while performing the LPF exercises, if you do, notify your LPF trainer and they can safely modify your movements or program. The only precautions are to the "Apnea" or "vacuum" maneuver of LPF. The vacuum should not be performed if you are pregnant, have uncontrolled Blood pressure and should wait about 12 weeks for healing after major surgery including abdominal and gynecological surgeries. If there are additional questions, always seek guidance from your physician and to discuss with a trained LPF provider so they can tailor and modify an LPF program fit for you.

  • In order to be recognized as an international LPF-CT trainer, you need to complete all 3 levels of the LPF main (mat) series and successfully pass the didactic written exam administered through Low Pressure Fitness (International Hypopressive and Physical Therapy Institute). After completing the certification criteria, you will receive the LPF Certified logo. For more information on the certification and to access the LPF exam in English, please contact info@lowpressurefitness.com

  • Based on the level of you training you have completed, you are authorized to represent yourself as Low Pressure Fitness Level 1, 2 or 3 trained. If you have passed the LPF certification exam then you can represent yourself as Low Pressure Fitness Certified or LPF-CT after your name.

  • Cancellations 3 weeks prior to course will receive a refund less $100 administrative fee. Late cancellations will be credited to attend a future course. If course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded in full

  • Low Pressure Fitness has been trademarked since 2014. The name Low Pressure Fitness, related names, and logos are trademarks and should only be used to indicate the source of our related training programs and products and not to refer to any other program, service, or product. All Intellectual property of Low Pressure Fitness including training materials is copyrighted and unauthorized to use, or re-use without written expressed consent.

  • LPF courses are typically 14-15 hours in length (pre-recorded and weekend course work) and currently approved for 12-14 CEUs (depending on the course) from the NJBPTE for New Jersey Physical Therapists and PTAs. Many other states or accrediting agencies reciprocate for credits. Upon request, additional information can be supplied on course criteria if you need to submit in your state or your training accreditation board.