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Would it be possible to substitute power yoga for weight training?

Filed Under (Diet & Fitness) by admin on 30-08-2010

Tagged Under : Intense Power, Lose Weight, Power Yoga Classes, Weight Training, Yoga Training

Jessica B asked:


I’ve been getting back to the gym to lose weight and get healthy. I have found I really enjoy yoga, would it be possible to do 3 one hour very intense power yoga classes a week instead of weight training? Or there is no substituting?

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5 Responses to “Would it be possible to substitute power yoga for weight training?”

1. Fishhhh on 1 Sep 2010 at 9:50 am #
   
   

   yeah, i think that could work just find a good yoga instructor.
2. sonador on 4 Sep 2010 at 5:58 am #
   
   

   Yes this is just fine, do what you enjoy this is the best way to ensure you achieve your goals with fitness!
3. Karl on 5 Sep 2010 at 7:08 pm #
   
   

   The formula for losing weight is not difficult – consume less and workout more – the problems appear when we in reality try to put that into practice! There are loads of stumbling blocks in the real world don’t you think?! I found some splendid information by learning from the web portal in the box below, they have loads of instruction, I melted away 9 pounds by following their tips.
4. Fighter1987 on 6 Sep 2010 at 5:46 pm #
   
   

   yoga and lifting weights are not the same at all. this would be like asking if fruit could replace vegetables or the other way around. Don’t try to replace either disciplines with the other but do both of them. the lifting will make you stronger and the yoga will keep you limber. used together lifting and yoga form a great exercise routine for the week
5. Dances with Buddha on 8 Sep 2010 at 8:36 am #
   
   

   For a woman, I would say yes (with assumption that you were not doing weights with intention/desire to bulk up*).

   There are some muscle groups (example biceps) that almost no amount of power yoga will develop well.
   But again, since most woman do not want well developed biceps, then no concern.

   Namaste’,
   dwb

   * Many woman avoid doing any weights, due to incorrect belief it will produce masculine looking muscles.
   For majority of woman, that result is very unlikely, as women’s bodies do not have the high levels of muscle-developing testosterone as male bodies.
   Most women would have to work twice as hard as a guy to achieve the same muscle bulk.