Yoga vs Boxing
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Event_Horizon975
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As a woman, a lot of people tell me I need to/should do yoga. A good friend of mine is a Yogi and even did private sessions with me (God bless her). The problem is that I just don't like it. It's not for me. I gave it my all - an honest effort. I get it. I see the benefits, but .... MEH. :indifferent:
I enjoy boxing. :happy: Beating that bag like it stole my lunch money is MY zen. Getting rhythm with a speed bag, putting a face on it & punching the **** out of it! Now, THAT'S RELEASE! OHHHHHMMMMM. Namaste beaatch! :happy:
Which do you prefer? Calming, fluid activities or beating the stuffing out of something? Maybe even a little of both?
I enjoy boxing. :happy: Beating that bag like it stole my lunch money is MY zen. Getting rhythm with a speed bag, putting a face on it & punching the **** out of it! Now, THAT'S RELEASE! OHHHHHMMMMM. Namaste beaatch! :happy:
Which do you prefer? Calming, fluid activities or beating the stuffing out of something? Maybe even a little of both?
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I think they're extreme opposites so it's kind of pointless to compare the two.0
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Curiosity as to whether or not people (women in particular) prefer one over the other isn't pointless.0
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I like heavy bag work while watching women do yoga.
Double pump.0 -
One is great for flexibility and core strength and the other is great for cardio and upper body strength. They aren't really comparable...0
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One is great for flexibility and core strength and the other is great for cardio and upper body strength. They aren't really comparable...0
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Personally I prefer the more aggressive workouts. I feel as though I get a greater calorie burn for one but I also FEEL better as a whole. I haven't really put forth the effort to try yoga but It could possible be a nice cool down type workout after you have punch the crap out of that bag0
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Yoga 'cause no one punches you in the face in yoga class! lol
Honestly, I've never tried boxing, though I've considered it. I don't think I would necessarily prefer one over the other. I might like both. I love swimming, I enjoy walking and jogging and I enjoy yoga, among other things.0 -
There obvious benefits to both and yes, they are opposites in many ways - and even similar in some. My question is which do people typically prefer....0
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Curiosity as to whether or not people (women in particular) prefer one over the other isn't pointless.
I prefer hot yoga over yoga and kick boxing over boxing.0 -
Yoga 'cause no one punches you in the face in yoga class! lol
Honestly, I've never tried boxing, though I've considered it. I don't think I would necessarily prefer one over the other. I might like both. I love swimming, I enjoy walking and jogging and I enjoy yoga, among other things.0 -
Personally I prefer the more aggressive workouts. I feel as though I get a greater calorie burn for one but I also FEEL better as a whole. I have really put forth the effort to try yoga but It could possible be a nice cool down type workout after you have punch the crap out of that bag0
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Curiosity as to whether or not people (women in particular) prefer one over the other isn't pointless.
I prefer hot yoga over yoga and kick boxing over boxing.
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I love kickboxing. I'm way too fidgety for yoga (maybe that's why I need to do it more?!)0
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as a guy id rather do yoga for the flexibility aspects of it. boxing would be fun but if i was going down that route id rather do a more complete self defense type of training like krav maga.0
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I love kickboxing. I'm way too fidgety for yoga (maybe that's why I need to do it more?!)0
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As a woman, a lot of people tell me I need to/should do yoga. A good friend of mine is a Yogi and even did private sessions with me (God bless her). The problem is that I just don't like it. It's not for me. I gave it my all - an honest effort. I get it. I see the benefits, but .... MEH. :indifferent:
I enjoy boxing. :happy: Beating that bag like it stole my lunch money is MY zen. Getting rhythm with a speed bag, putting a face on it & punching the **** out of it! Now, THAT'S RELEASE! OHHHHHMMMMM. Namaste beaatch! :happy:
Which do you prefer? Calming, fluid activities or beating the stuffing out of something? Maybe even a little of both?
I always advocate people to do a workout they would enjoy doing. Ensures that they will continue to do it for a long time. I personally LOVE boxing and if I had a choice, I will continue doing it. I was good friends with Claressa Shields (first female boxing gold medalist in the world) and her coach. I got trained by Joe Byrd (father and coach of Chris Byrd, World Boxing Champion and Olympian). They taught me a lot and I loved every minute of it.
Boxing is extremely relaxing to me because it takes my mind off of things. If I did yoga, most of the time will be spent thinking other things and thats somethign I wanna avoid when I workout.0 -
I like heavy bag work while watching women do yoga.
Double pump.
^ This. I find my zen at the end of a run or at the end of a heavy bag session. Weight lifting and watching women do yoga get me going.0 -
Have you ever tried to intermingle the two and just beat up your yoga instructor?0
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I don't find yoga as stress-relieving as adrenaline-pumping exercises like lifting weights or running. I have the attention span of a kitten, and yoga requires more focus than I have.0
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Have you ever tried to intermingle the two and just beat up your yoga instructor?0
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