Is Yoga Really Exercise?
I get asked this a lot. Usually by someone who doesn’t do yoga, or someone who doesn’t care for it. Those who love it will tell you all the benefits. They will also be excited to share them with you. So what is the answer?
Studies Show Yoga Is Exercise & Good For You
The trend toward high intensity workouts has reinforced the notion held by some that it doesn’t really count as exercise because most of its forms don’t make the heart pound. In some cases that isn’t exactly an accurate notion. Yoga does in fact lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease and there are many studies out there to prove it.
Another group of studies has shown that overweight, middle aged people who had done yoga for 6 weeks had, on average lost 5 pounds (not astonishing but it is something). This compared to an average weight gain of 2.5 pounds for those overweight, middle aged people who hadn’t done yoga for the same time (again, not a huge number but it is a 7.5 pound difference).
Is Yoga Exercise? Yes, But Build A Complete Fitness Program
Yoga is exercise, and it can be a valuable part of an active lifestyle. It can help improve flexibility, mobility, balance, body control, and muscular endurance. Whether yoga alone is enough depends on your goals, abilities, and the other physical activities you’re doing.
At Lake Country Training, we help clients build well-rounded programs through Personal Training, In-Home Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning, Youth Training, Sports Performance Training, Nutrition Coaching, GLP- Coaching, and Nutritional Supplements.
We proudly serve clients throughout Oconomowoc, Delafield, Hartland, Pewaukee, Waukesha, and the surrounding Lake Country, Wisconsin area.
Yoga, strength training, cardio, sports, walking – there isn’t one perfect form of exercise for everyone. Find what you enjoy, address your weaknesses, train for your goals, and stay consistent.
Contact Lake Country Training today and let’s build a fitness program that works for you.
