Is yoga any good?

hevurxo
hevurxo Posts: 27
in Fitness and Exercise
fancy trying it but I dont really know what the outcomes are or whether its very effective?

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  • erin4609
    erin4609 Posts: 131 Member
    I know a lot of people who have gotten pretty toned from yoga. depends on the type you want to do. Either way, what it does for your mindset is life changing. (seriously)
  • 6spdeg
    6spdeg Posts: 394 Member
    depends on your goals for doing it.. relaxing yes, stretches are great makes you more flexible.

    If you are looking though for a real workout to me it wasnt enough alot of times you move fairly fast through positions depending on the teacher....

    if you are looking for a real workout that will test you that is similar to yoga.. do pilates.
  • carrieebg
    carrieebg Posts: 20 Member
    I love going to hot yoga. It's difficult and I love how I feel. I have tone, flexibility and balance. Give it a try.
    In my first class, I really struggled so expect that and also bring water and a towel.

    Good Luck, I hope you give it a try :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    It's great for you. I can't make myself go though.
  • Cairine63
    Cairine63 Posts: 40 Member
    Yoga is awesome! It is a great addition to a fitness program. It improves balance and flexibility... and even one's peace of mind.
  • hevurxo
    hevurxo Posts: 27
    is it good to do along side cardio workouts? to lose weight and tone?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SOOOOO GOOD! Love my yoga!
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    P90X yoga is really good for fat loss. It gets your heart rate up, then slows it down with stretches.

    Others yogas also work that way to help you build stamina.
  • ebr250
    ebr250 Posts: 199 Member
    is it good to do along side cardio workouts? to lose weight and tone?

    Yoga really helps me with aches/pains/soreness, so it may help you stay motivated to keep doing cardio and weights since you may hurt less.
  • Alphastate
    Alphastate Posts: 295 Member
    is it good to do along side cardio workouts? to lose weight and tone?
    Coupling cardio and yoga can be very effective in a number of ways. Balance, flexibility, peace of mind, calories burned. Everything other posters have said is true. I did a class yesterday and my shoulders are so sore today!
  • hevurxo
    hevurxo Posts: 27
    Wow sounds like I'm going to start a new class then! Thanks guys!
  • macantrell
    macantrell Posts: 112 Member
    Hot Yoga is amazing, so many benefits for your body. Google Bikram yoga benefits. It also helps with learning to breath correctly, so it helps when you do cardio! Hot yoga is stand alone workout you must get past the thought that others are watching our or that others are better. Truthfully, you will soon realize when practicing that you must be in tune with yourself and be in the moment! Try it is amazing!
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    Yes, very good. :)

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  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    effective in what way exactly?

    A lot of people like yoga. I want to take a yoga class one night a week. Not for a workout but for the stretch and what not.
  • kaykaylaws
    kaykaylaws Posts: 3
    i do hot yoga vinyasa - and I really don't do anything else because I don't like cardio and I think the vinyasa class gets my heart rate up enough as is. it is definitely a work out
  • Alphastate
    Alphastate Posts: 295 Member
    is it good to do along side cardio workouts? to lose weight and tone?
    Coupling cardio and yoga can be very effective in a number of ways. Balance, flexibility, peace of mind, calories burned. Everything other posters have said is true. I did a class yesterday and my shoulders are so sore today!
    Effective for balance, flexibility, peace of mind, calories burned...
  • lintino
    lintino Posts: 526 Member
    Yoga can also increase the strength in your arms and legs. I love it.
  • Kpablo
    Kpablo Posts: 355 Member
    I practice yoga on my light days, so twice a week. Even then I still burn between 300-400 calories in an hour.
  • sunshineandprayers
    sunshineandprayers Posts: 38 Member
    I LOVE Bikram Yoga, not much ever in the moment because it is tough! 105 degrees and 40% humidity and not a class if you are looking just for stretching and relaxing. It has totally changed my overall health. Less back problem, less anxiety, less of a lot of negativity and lots of overall great feeling in my body and mind. I haven't lost a ton weight wise, but I am more toned and find the benefit of improved overall well being more sustainable sometimes. If you pair it with running or other cardio you will see great results appearance wise.
  • WhyFlowersExist
    WhyFlowersExist Posts: 78 Member
    I love yoga, its amazing especially after a hard workout it rejuvinates every muscle in my body. My flexibility has doubled, and honestly it calms me down after a stressful day try it! You wont regret it :)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    depends on your goals for doing it.. relaxing yes, stretches are great makes you more flexible.

    If you are looking though for a real workout to me it wasnt enough alot of times you move fairly fast through positions depending on the teacher....

    if you are looking for a real workout that will test you that is similar to yoga.. do pilates.

    This!^ I love pilates .... key: if it seems easy to you .... you're not doing it correctly.

    I agree with this yoga "can" be a workout ...but more often it's not enough. Yoga is great for flexibility & balance.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    is it good to do along side cardio workouts? to lose weight and tone?

    it depends on what kind you do, there are some designed to tone, some designed for fat loss. I do a long (1hr) yoga workout once a week and a short stretching routine that incorporates yoga moves after each cardio/strength workout. It helps with flexibility and also (if done correctly) can help prevent injuries. Yoga, if not done correctly, can cause serious injuries, especially to the back.
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Bro-ga where its ok if you can't touch you're toes...
  • abheshek
    abheshek Posts: 525 Member
    take it from an indian guy....Yoga is effective....
  • BaackOnIt
    BaackOnIt Posts: 26 Member
    I do yoga once per week and workout on the other days. It is SO good for your mental and overall wellbeing with the meditation and it strengthens muscles that regular work outs do not. I would say DO IT! You won't regret it.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    Depends on what you want it to do -

    My yoga studio also does Pilates, but I haven't tried that part yet. I have yoga classes 4 days a week (some are an hour, some are an hour and a half). I pay a monthly fee for unlimited classes (it's a chain, so I know every place is different)

    I do not do any HOT yoga, as I have medical issues and am not allowed to be in heat or humidity for any long periods of time (anything over 15 minutes), so I can't tell you about those, but I have friends who did a class or two and really enjoyed it, but the price is horrendous.

    You can always try it and if you don't like it don't go. Depending on where you live, sometimes you can find a groupon for a week's trial at a low price or try a free class coupon.
  • tacguy
    tacguy Posts: 196
    depends on your goals for doing it.. relaxing yes, stretches are great makes you more flexible.

    If you are looking though for a real workout to me it wasnt enough alot of times you move fairly fast through positions depending on the teacher....

    if you are looking for a real workout that will test you that is similar to yoga.. do pilates.

    Ha! Have you ever tried P90X yoga? I never though yoga was a "real workout" either until I tried that! :laugh:

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