Does it even help you lose weight? How? And can that be your only source of cardio thats enough to help? Ide like any facts about yoga :) Thank you!
2007-07-17 13:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by Psychgrl77 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are no yoga classes in my area. Im clueless....is there a way to do yoga on my own? How can i get help?
2007-07-17 13:53:40 · update #1
it teaches you to use every part of your body, using your weight, I would not have it as your only sourse of cardio. I just started 2 weeks ago, and I feel great. You cannot drink OJ before hand you will get sick. U will sweat like u are running. I had real bad joint pain, and I'm feeling good Like I said I just started but so far so good.
2007-07-17 13:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by lynnn30 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some types of yoga can help you lose weight, but not all types. There's one that's done in a hot room that's set at a temp of around 97 degrees. That form, I can't remember the name of it, makes you sweat A LOT! You can lose some weight that way.
Other forms of yoga are more for relaxation. Yoga is good to add to your workout, but it shouldn't be your sole form of cardio. You just won't get enough to make a difference. I use yoga in addition to cardio. In fact, I use yoga and Pilates once a week each to vary my workout routine.
If you're looking for a good workout, try Pilates. You won't work up that much of a sweat (especially on the floor version), but you'll still get a great workout. If you pay for the Pilates reformer classes, those will put your body through a rigorous workout (staying balanced on a machine while you workout is hard!).
2007-07-17 13:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by DH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how strenuous your yoga classes are. Some yoga classes are really intense and get your heart rate elevated, however many are really very low impact. you need to find an activity that gets your heart rate elevated for 40-60 minuetes 4-6 times per week. This may be high impact yoga, jogging, areobics etc.
Keep in mind that a lot of people enjoy yoga because it is peacefull and relaxing... this is not the type of yoga that will help you lose weight,
2007-07-17 13:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by megs1bq 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes the benefits to Yoga are endless. You become more relaxed, more focused, more confident, more flexible and you tone up and lose weight and become stronger. I have done the Rodney Yee yoga videos, I've also gone to google and typed in yoga, yoga positions, etc and have been able to find a sheet I can print out with several yoga positions on it. I taped this to my wall and follow it so I don't have to think of what to do next, I can just copy cat the paper or pick and choose which poses I want to do. Afterawhile you develop your own routine of what you like to do.
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