Does doing Yoga make me a big cissy?

PhilipByrne

Starting Yoga next week as I feel I need extra flexibility. I find I'm getting a lot of muscle pain after running.

Questions. Is it likely to help the problem? Has anyone noticed if it helps their weight loss and most importantly does it mean I'm a big cissy?

melsinct

Tons of men in my area do yoga. Both yoga and pilates are harder than they look. Get through a class and then tell us how sissy-like it was

rbryntes

It strengthens the core muscles and is totally not sissy.

ArroganceInStep

One semester at college I took Yoga with buddy of mine. It was an 8AM class, and he and I were the only men in a class of 30. It was the ONLY class in all of college that I never missed. Trust me it doesn't make you a sissy, just smart.

That being said, I absolutely hate yoga. It works but it's painful and not at all what I'm good at.

ArroganceInStep

Apologies double post

Ezwoldo

NO I do it as part of my training for the same reason, I have noticed that I was not getting as many aches and pains till I did my back but it has helped that too.


One great thing about it is the eye candy can be nice too

tattooedtwiin

You are definately NOT a big sissy. The above poster is right, get through a class and see if it wasn't a bit harder then it looks. You will LOVE it...And there's nothing wrong with being really flexible too!
Enjoy!!

♥_Ellybean_♥

My husband thought this too, until I Finally convinced him to do a class with me.. and then he was into it more than I was. He still does Yoga EVERY day..

surfrgrl1

In no way does it make you a big sissy. Flexibility and balance are very important , and yoga will definitely help you with those things!! I've had a lot of pain in my elbows and shoulders, and yoga has made a huge difference in how I feel.

aimelee

no way, yoga is freaking hard!!

horndave

At first I thought the same thing. However after doing Yoga a couple of times and noticing an increased fliexibility range and improvement in other areas of my endurance and strength, it is something I will do the rest of my life. Not sissy at all. Try it and if you think it is sissy after that, you didnt work hard enough.

BlessedandBeautifulBrown

no yoga is awesome relaxing and hard.. and i got a lot of good breathing tips in there also

fatboypup

mmmmmmmmmmmmm yoga butt

PhilipByrne

Thanks for the input folks, will try it and see. I understand I don't need to wear a leotard either, which is nice.

Regards
P

mushalek

Im actually going to yoga today! i was skeptical about it before but it feels great to stretch out after a nice long run and i've noticed a big difference in my flexibly plus my strides seem to be smoother i recommend it to everyone!

mandemonious

Flexibility is good for tons of reasons. Yoga can be very hard and great at toning muscle and weight loss.

And only sissies think yoga is for sissies :laugh:

Contrarian

Yoga is excellent.

Spruillie03

Chicks TOTALLY dig guys who are man enough to do yoga.
:-D

Alacey88

Tons of men in my area do yoga. Both yoga and pilates are harder than they look. Get through a class and then tell us how sissy-like it was

At my work, we get a few men in yoga classes. It is harder then it looks, but it does help with streching and loosing up your muscle before running. I would have to say that you should just try it and let us know how you like it. What is that famous quote.....ohh "you don't know if you like till you try it" :happy:

Shizzman

Yoga is totally cool for guys to do. Heck my CrossFit gym has a yoga class. I sometimes do Yoga, and frankly wish I made it a more regular practice. I wouldn't mind more of the benefits it provides for balance, flexibility, and centered-ness.

rbryntes

Thanks for the input folks, will try it and see. I understand I don't need to wear a leotard either, which is nice.

Regards
P

Hah. Just comfortable clothing.

Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused

I've tried it. I felt totally pussed out doing it. But, it does do wonders.

alyssamiller77

Of course it makes you a cissy (sissy?). Only yucky girls do yoga.

Seriously, yoga helps with muscle strength and flexibility. I believe it's also been shown to improve certain brain functions through improved blood flow. The improvements in flexibility and strength may very well help with the pain you're feeling from running. Of course strength training and regular stretching at the end of your workouts can also be just as effective.

There are plenty of professional athletes including football players, soccer players, baseball players, etc who all keep to a regular regimen of yoga sessions.

sparrow747

The best part about yoga is watching the men struggle into poses that don't come easily to them since women are naturally more flexible. Depending on what kind of class you take it'll be a great workout -- flow vinyasa will make you sweat buckets and tone up! I practice 3x a week and it's changed my life and body - no more lower back pain and I even did a handstand last week!

seastreifel

I find yoga gives me a serious rush of (endorphins??) and I feel AWESOME after. I can see how there are people who are actually addicted to yoga. And a bunch of the serious body trainers at my gym are always in the yoga classes, so no, it doesn't make you a cissy.

I do recommend a specific class if you can find it: its call Group Centergy http://www.bodytrainingsystems.com/pages/bts_programs/GroupCentergy.htm
its waaaay more fun than classic yoga- its a mix of yoga and pilates that is broken down into 8 difference targets and timed to upbeat, classic, old and new music. Check out a youtube video of it if that doesnt make sense.
Anyways, since I've done Centergy, I cannot do classic yoga.. just doesnt keep me interested!

Rikki444

Often, the studio where I practice Bikram, women are outnumbered by men..... not cissy at all. Yoga should be a regular part of our training routine... and I know that in my case, it did get me over a place where I was not losing weight anymore, even in my very best diet.

I'm sure you will be surprised at how well you feel with yoga in your life.

Namaste

moxette

A word of advice, don't wear short running shorts either. :noway:

╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮

absolutely not!
Enjoy your yoga!!!

Jade_Butterfly

Football players do ballet and yoga, so definitely not. . it helps with flexibility as well as strength. . So what I am saying is there are tons of men that do yoga. .. Bob Harper / Biggest loser does yoga and advocates it for all the competitors on there.

koosdel

Starting Yoga next week as I feel I need extra flexibility. I find I'm getting a lot of muscle pain after running.

Questions. Is it likely to help the problem? Has anyone noticed if it helps their weight loss and most importantly does it mean I'm a big cissy?

Apparently, you've never seen 'Roadhouse'

jeyko

Yoga is not for sissies, it doesn't seem like much while doing but wait until the next day. You will notice a difference in your running pain for sure, it helps to stretch the muscles that tighten up. Hope you enjoy it!