Yoga
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musclewoman
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I have tried it a few times and is definitely is not easy because you have to hold poses for a while. It would be a great change to your workout. I would like to try it more but have not found the time. If I am spending 45 min to an hour in a class I usually go for cardio, but I have enjoyed yoga. It will also build up your stamina, so even though you work with weights you may have trouble holding some of the poses if you work with heavier weights at low reps. It is not easy and it definitely makes you more flexible. Go for it. It is a good change and most people say that they can tell that it tones their muscles.
Latinsteel
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I'm not very fond of yoga for fitness but if your into it more power to ya!
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Auriflex
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This brings up something I've been thinking of lately. I need to increase my flexibility, and I thought about doing something every morning or evening. Is there a decent DVD that demonstrates good stretching techniques out there?
Something like "Stretching for Old Men" or something.
Something like "Stretching for Old Men" or something.
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Harvey Balboner
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Auriflex,
My girlfriend bought a Yoga for Dummies DVD at Best Buy, it was less than $10. That might be what you want.
Harvey
My girlfriend bought a Yoga for Dummies DVD at Best Buy, it was less than $10. That might be what you want.
Harvey
Spanishfly: I have tried and LOVE 'Beekrum' -- not sure on the spelling -- Yoga. It's AWESOME! The room is 108 degrees before you even start to train. You are completely... I mean completely soaked when you are finished. I can literately wring my clothes out when finished. It is a GREAT change for cardio. I would definitely try it out!
Let me know what you think!
Let me know what you think!
Hey Girls!!
I actually teach yoga and pilates and my gym and HIGHLY recommend it for everyone! Its a wonderful change to a workout, or even a supplement on those long days! I will say to start with a beginner class if you've never tried it, no matter what shape you are in because it uses muscles in ways they are not use to. And yes, you keep the poses for a long time!! It teaches you how to breath!
Let me know how everything works out!!
I actually teach yoga and pilates and my gym and HIGHLY recommend it for everyone! Its a wonderful change to a workout, or even a supplement on those long days! I will say to start with a beginner class if you've never tried it, no matter what shape you are in because it uses muscles in ways they are not use to. And yes, you keep the poses for a long time!! It teaches you how to breath!
Let me know how everything works out!!
Spanishfly said:
Hi Spanish fly,
I have practised yoga since age 17, I think it goes very well with weight training since it lenghtens your muscles whereas weight training can shorten them & reduce range of motion. I don't do it as much as I used to because of lack of time, but I aim to do a few rounds of the sun prayer after a workout.
Medusa
There is a video out right now and it is called Yoga for Dummies, it is a really good video and gives the basic yogas moves and is about 45 minutes long. Here is a link to where I purchased it from... http://www.collage-video.com/in-stock-videos/4584.htm, they also have Pilates for Dummies and this is harder to do but is an awesome workout for muscle toning and strengthening which is about 35 minutes. Hope this helps..
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