Replacing my instense workout for yoga?

AshleyPao

lately ive been feeling really sluggish and i have no motivation what so ever to workout. I go 10 minutes into my exercise and i stop because I'm just not feeling it. I don't know why though. Ive been working out non stop for the past month and then BAM! no motivation. The one thing though i do look forward to is yoga. So my question is, is it ok to switch my regular exercises for yoga?

StrongLife

I don't see any reason you can't change it up. The lack of motivation may simply be a signal that you do need to change it up. If you are looking for a strength yoga there is one I really liked "Hardbody Yoga by Tari Rose".

Azdak

"No motivation" and "working out hard for past month" doing intense exercise usually equals "overtraining". Take a break and look at tweaking your routine. Sounds like it is unbalanced.

almc170

Yep, time to take a break. Do yoga for awhile if you want. You'll know when it's time to change things up again.

Cynclancurrie

Why replace? Why not do yoga and half of your intense workout?

babyblake11

take a week off and do yoga. then find a new balanced program.

irishblonde2011

I love yoga I have notices such a change in my body with yoga.
Why not try a few classes then when your feeling ready you can a bit of both.
Enjoy

AZKristi

Are you eating enough? 1200 calories per day might not be sufficient fuel to power you through a high intensity workout. Yoga is excellent, but its only part of the fitness trifecta. I would add it to your routine rather than using it as a replacement for strength training or cardio. If you haven't done yoga before, you might be surprised by how challenging it can be - especially if you take an ashtanga class.