Yoga on Rest Days
emAZn
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I'm currently training for my 6th half marathon (race in 3 weeks) and my first full marathon (race in 15 weeks). I do two training runs, a tempo run work out, a long run, and a recovery run for 5 runs per week and two rest days. I'd like to add yoga in on my rest days but I've only ever done Hot-Bikram yoga before. I like the idea because I'm in need of a some non-running stress relief and I think it would be good to stretch those muscles out.
Question is... hot yoga can be pretty intense and also a huge dehydrator... Do you think it's too much for a rest day and I should just stick to a more "normal yoga" or would it maybe help since it does provide a cardio work out and the heat is good for stretching?
Question is... hot yoga can be pretty intense and also a huge dehydrator... Do you think it's too much for a rest day and I should just stick to a more "normal yoga" or would it maybe help since it does provide a cardio work out and the heat is good for stretching?
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I was doing Hot Vinyasa while running 60+ miles per week. Just make sure you hydrate after.0
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I do yoga on my non-running days. I've never done hot yoga before, I live in a very hot place and am hot all the time so the thought of making myself extra hot on purpose doesn't appeal at all. But if that's what you like then go for it! My plan is do a harder class one day and then a gentler, more stretching type class the other day.0
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If Bikram is what you enjoy, then stick with it and drink lots of water. Your body is already used to it so you should be fine. I personally really like a good vinyasa flow class. I also try to keep a lookout for special workshops that my studio offers (like hip opening workshops, things like that). If you experiment with some other types of yoga, I'd suggest trying to find evening classes. I'm so much stiffer in morning yoga classes compared to evening classes and if you're used to Bikram where you can get really bendy from the heat, it might be a rude awakening to try something else first thing in the morning.0
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I run and I like to do yoga. I believe it helps. However, my wife, who just finished the Chicago Marathon, tends to avoid yoga when she is training for a marathon. She thinks that it changes things up and leads to her injuring herself. She stretches a lot, and she has many different sized rollers she uses. But, when I try to invite her along to my yoga classes, she demurs.
Just something to think about. Maybe right now, in the middle of serious training, is not the time to add something else intense.0 -
I LOVE yoga for strengthening my core and the leg muscles I need to support my joints when I run. I agree with dori, stick with bikram if it works for you - as long as you keep on hydrating you should be fine, but I also recommend vinyasa flow or power yoga classes. Maybe just try adding it once a week and see how you feel?0
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I just ordered Rodney Yee's Yoga Conditioning for Athletes DVD, which apparently has a 60 minute all-round routine and some 10 minute sport-specific routines that I plan on doing after runs.0
