Weight Loss Yoga??

MrsBobaFett
MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,

This is my first post on here :)

I have just bought myself a copy of "The Biggest Loser - The Workout Weight Loss Yoga" as I am guilty of not being the biggest cardio fan.

Just wondering if anyone else has tried it out and if anyone has had any successful weight loss since?

Feel free to add me as a friend, I'm a little lonely out here lol :)

Thanks,
Georgi!

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  • Panda307
    Panda307 Posts: 61 Member
    Let me know how you like it. I just picked up the Jillian Michaels meltdown yoga dvd. I might try it tonight or tomorrow. Good luck to you :)
  • porkchop_13
    porkchop_13 Posts: 122
    Wow, i bought this and got it in the mail yesterday. I plan on trying it tomorrow morning! We should all meet back here same time tomorrow and share our thoughts! :happy:
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    I know that some times I really get my heart rate up doing yoga. Plus I have friends who swear how they lost weight doing yoga. So go for it.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Just bought Rodney Yee's AM/PM Yoga and Yoga for Beginners. I didn't buy for losing weight but rather relaxation and stretching... also very important in life. Hope you enjoy your DVDs. I started mine this morning. Ahhhhhhhh... lovely!! :D
  • mollylookalike
    mollylookalike Posts: 60 Member
    I go to an "instructer led" (not taught) class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.. I feel like I get a good workout, but I bought a heart rate monitor to see how much it's really getting my heart rate up. It's supposed to be here today - I'll try to let you know tomorrow morning what my conclusion is! :)
  • momma2jillian07
    momma2jillian07 Posts: 33 Member
    Ooooo!! I'm also curious about Yoga!! I've never tried, I'm a bit intimidated. I'm interested in the BL or Jillian yoga videos.
  • djtessatessa
    djtessatessa Posts: 54 Member
    Go to hot powerflow classes.

    Doing yoga at home is pretty awful as far as I'm concerned, too many distractions
  • KimJohnsonsmile
    KimJohnsonsmile Posts: 222 Member
    I use that same "BL - Weight Loss Yoga" DVD and love it. I can't say whether IT specifically has helped me lose weight because I do other workouts too (elliptical, turbo jam, 30 Day Shred), but I can definitely say it has improved my muscle tone. I'm usually sore after doing it. It makes me sweat and makes my muscles burn. Muscles burn calories. So, it definitely does something!
  • Camgage
    Camgage Posts: 6 Member
    I too hate cardio but I love yoga. It did not necessarily help me lose weight but it motivated me to. There are a lot of moves that cannot be accomplised with a gut in the way. LOL
    The best part of yoga is regaining my flexibility. As an older and heavier woman this is quite a feat.
    Please let me know if you enjoy this yoga video. I have cancelled my yoga membership and would be interested in a video.
    Best of luck to you.
  • mrsfriedrich
    mrsfriedrich Posts: 1
    I personally love Jillian's Yoga Meltdown. Its a little tough at first if you're not a "regular" at yoga, but it gets more doable very quickly. Good luck!
  • KimJohnsonsmile
    KimJohnsonsmile Posts: 222 Member
    I use that same "BL - Weight Loss Yoga" DVD and love it. I can't say whether IT specifically has helped me lose weight because I do other workouts too (elliptical, turbo jam, 30 Day Shred), but I can definitely say it has improved my muscle tone. I'm usually sore after doing it. It makes me sweat and makes my muscles burn. Muscles burn calories. So, it definitely does something!

    Let me add that I hate typical yoga with the breathing and all that. I, personally, think it's boring and it does nothing for me - it's just not my thing. However, the "BL-WLYoga" is not traditional yoga and Bob really keeps you motivated.
  • MegaHeather
    MegaHeather Posts: 6 Member
    I use biggest loser yoga a couple times a week in addition to regular cardio. I love it, and yes I have seen results from it. Rather than weight loss it's mostly toning muscles and loss of inches.
  • mgoetsch1982
    mgoetsch1982 Posts: 339 Member
    That yoga program is really good. I have done it before and love it. Bob gets your heart pumping and will finish the program sweaty! I also have Jillian's Yoga Meltdown which is also a challenge!
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    I do not have any specific info on this or any workout DVD.

    But, I do have some experience with exercising hard and not losing weight as I was not monitoring what I ate.

    I am certain that any increase in physical activity will improve your health and well being. DVD, Youtube, gym class, running, etc. , etc.

    Just make sure to keep on top of your food at the same time or you might end up I did. Gaining weight while exercising hard!
  • JerseyGirl081
    JerseyGirl081 Posts: 98 Member
    I have done this workout but I do LOVE yoga and yes it does help with weight loss. You'd be surprised how much cardio and muscle work you get from doing it. Good stuff!! Enjoy! :)
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    When I first started this 3 years and 50 lbs ago I started with Suzanne Deason Yoga for weight loss. It did work well til I got into better shape. Today I did her Yoga for women. It has a bigger focus on balance. I love it. Not sure if that is the component that has brought me so much success.. But, it makes me feel wonderful.
  • yogivette
    yogivette Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I haven't tried that workout video, but I'm active in yoga (hot yoga; three times a week). My body is beginning to tone; as you burn fat and build muscle. Yoga has been my form of exercise for 2 1/2 years.

    Enjoy learn to pose and seeing the benefits :D)
  • kerriotto
    kerriotto Posts: 93
    I haven't used this video but I practice hot yoga 3-4 times a week. It is my main form of cardio.
    I've lost 10 inches from my waist, hips and thighs in the last 2 months.
  • alybaby007
    alybaby007 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi,

    I absolutely love yoga. I do power yoga (vinyasa) 3-4 times a week and I wear a heart rate monitor. I burn anywhere between 500-750 calories during a 1hr 15min class. It's a much better work out than other cardio (ex, I burn 175-250 cal in a 3 mile run with my dog) It takes a while to build to the harder classes, but its so good for you, both physically and mentally. I suggest taking a class. The nice thing is that they are judgement free zones! Find a small one with a good teacher, they always tell you to do YOUR practice. If you can't do one of the moves, they can give you modifications until you are strong enough. :)
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    Wow, some great success stories here, hoping it will work for me as I've tried so many different types of exercise but never yoga!

    I've just finished a quick 15 minutes just to trial it out before my son woke up from his nap and I was starting to work up a sweat in that short space of time, could really feel the burn in my hamstrings!! Love the breathing, really puts me in a good state of mind!

    Going to do a full hour of it tomorrow morning, can't wait!!

    Thanks guys!! :wink:
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    Hey,

    That sounds great!! I'm the same I could run for 3 miles and lose about 200 cal, it can be quite demotivating.

    I'd love to have the time for a class but it's difficult with a 20 month old, I'm sure when he is older and in school I will be able to find the time to attend one then. I would love the support of a group but until then I'll stick to it at home :happy:
    Hi,

    I absolutely love yoga. I do power yoga (vinyasa) 3-4 times a week and I wear a heart rate monitor. I burn anywhere between 500-750 calories during a 1hr 15min class. It's a much better work out than other cardio (ex, I burn 175-250 cal in a 3 mile run with my dog) It takes a while to build to the harder classes, but its so good for you, both physically and mentally. I suggest taking a class. The nice thing is that they are judgement free zones! Find a small one with a good teacher, they always tell you to do YOUR practice. If you can't do one of the moves, they can give you modifications until you are strong enough. :)
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    Will do hun, hope you get on well with yours too :)
    Let me know how you like it. I just picked up the Jillian Michaels meltdown yoga dvd. I might try it tonight or tomorrow. Good luck to you :)
  • VickiMitkins
    VickiMitkins Posts: 249 Member
    Just bought Rodney Yee's AM/PM Yoga and Yoga for Beginners. I didn't buy for losing weight but rather relaxation and stretching... also very important in life. Hope you enjoy your DVDs. I started mine this morning. Ahhhhhhhh... lovely!! :D

    I also have the Rodney Yee AM/PM. I really enjoy it in the morning or aftern time on the elliptical. It did wonders for my TMJ too. I have some of the power yoga DVD's also. They can get your heart rate up and some are really challenging. I think adding yoga to your routine is very beneficial. It's great for strength, flexibility, and balance. However, it's like other cardio, if your heart rate does not go up its not going to burn a lot of calories (but certainly better than sitting in front of the TV). Rather like taking a stroll through the park versus a power walk.
  • dmkoenig
    dmkoenig Posts: 299 Member
    I've been taking yoga classes for about 2 months now. I do a lot of biking, jogging, group fitness classes etc. and for me it fills a gap the other cardio experiences just don't provide. Flexibility, balance, and mental de-stressing are all dimensions the other exercise forms typically do little for that yoga is very strong in. . On the surface, to some it may appear to be boring, but it's like comparing going out clubbing with all the pounding, strobes and excitement to a candlelight dinner. They all have their place, one doesn't necessarily replace another. I know many on this forum are viewing everything strictly in the context of weight loss but in the bigger picture it's really about adopting a healthier lifestyle. I think that yoga can be an important and very benefical part of helping achieve that larger objective.
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    Well I just finished my yoga workout, it was only 30 minutes long but wowee my legs are burning!! According to MFP, I would have only burned about 85 calories in a 30 minute session which is fine by me as it's more than I would lose just sitting on my butt!!

    Now I'm going to go on a house cleaning frenzy :)
  • liannesaut
    liannesaut Posts: 34 Member
    I've been using that Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga DVD for a few weeks now and I really enjoy it. I can barely make it through the first set of yoga but am making it through the second chapter which is more pilates-like. They don't build on each other so you can switch around and do the warm up and cool down too. The ONLY problem with the DVD is that he doesn't really talk about posture, breathing, body alignment, etc., which I think is a really important aspect of yoga. I LOVE this website - some of the beginner videos are great and help you to understand alignment, breathing, holding your stomach and shoulders in the right place, etc. and they are short videos! www.doyogawithme.com
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    I've been using that Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga DVD for a few weeks now and I really enjoy it. I can barely make it through the first set of yoga but am making it through the second chapter which is more pilates-like. They don't build on each other so you can switch around and do the warm up and cool down too. The ONLY problem with the DVD is that he doesn't really talk about posture, breathing, body alignment, etc., which I think is a really important aspect of yoga. I LOVE this website - some of the beginner videos are great and help you to understand alignment, breathing, holding your stomach and shoulders in the right place, etc. and they are short videos! www.doyogawithme.com

    Hi Lianne,

    I woke up this morning and can feel the burn from yesterday's session. I haven't gone on to the pilates part yet, need the equipment for it. You're right about him not talking about posture, I noticed that when I was doing it and tried to take it upon myself to align my body correctly. It's my first time doing anything yoga based so I'm sure I'll reach for something else eventually. I'm starting the 30 day shred this weekend, I hate cardio but needs must lol!

    Thanks for the link, I'll have a look when my little one is asleep :)
  • liannesaut
    liannesaut Posts: 34 Member
    yes, I definitely feel it the next day after his yoga session! Check out these two for sure - I found them SUPER helpful for breathing and posture and they are "easy" and relaxing - not strenous but great for stretching, relaxing, and I'm sure I'm still getting a strengthening workout and my heart rate does rise!

    Yoga for Athletes: The Mogul Muncher and Prana Pumps by Michelle Rubin.

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