Tag: Flexibility
Can you start learning yoga when you are out of shape?
April 4th, 2010, 5 Comments
scene40 asked: I need to strengthen everything, but as I have started to work out I get tighter & tighter. What little I have read about yoga is that it helps flexibility and core fitness. I am now in the obese column, should I wait until I am a little less fat?
Is there a limit to how many times a week one should practice Pilates?
March 23rd, 2010, 3 Comments
Megs Golightly asked: I love doing Pilates. As a former ballet dancer, it is a way to retain my flexibility and lean muscles. I have heard warnings, though, that practicing Pilates too often can cause the abdominal muscles to overly form and cause the stomach to look larger because of the muscle. I’m just curious– [...]
Can yoga be done the same day as a work out?
March 13th, 2010, 2 Comments
Hey There. asked: I am planning on shaping my body. I am already in very good shape and just need to tone up. I figure I can do my daily workout plan which has worked in the past with some possible light yoga to increase flexibility. If this can be done, should I do the [...]
Problems with some Yoga poses?
February 19th, 2009, Comments Off
Holly asked: There are a couple of poses that I find almost impossible to get into:
1. Downward Facing Dog-At best, my heels are always 3 inches off of the ground. Is this a flexibility issue, or are some people just not able to flatten their feet in this pose?
2. Also in Downward facing dog- The [...]
Flexibility and Bikram Yoga?
February 19th, 2009, 3 Comments
number_n asked: I just started going for Bikram Yoga and have done two classes. I realized I am not flexible at all and even have to bend my knees to touch my toes! Before this I did not do any form of exercise. I plan to go for 3 classes a week. [...]
Yoga/stretching?
February 16th, 2009, 4 Comments
Shayk03 asked: I’m not a flexible person at ALL. I can’t touch my toes without bending my knees. I’m not very active either, I’ll walk twice a day for 30 minutes 5 days out of the week, thats about it. I want to improve my flexibility. I thought trying yoga but [...]
When I try to do boat pose in yoga I cannot straighten my legs because they shake uncontrollably. Why?
February 15th, 2009, 2 Comments
tuxedosoda asked: I would rate my yoga experience as intermediate. I work out (either cardio or strength) five days per week. I can touch my toes with straight legs, so I don’t think flexibility is a problem. I think I’m a very healthy person, so why can’t I straighten my legs during this exercise without [...]
I can’t even stretch and touch my toes. If I take a college Yoga class for 1 credit. an A for effort?
February 15th, 2009, 3 Comments
BlueWorld asked: I was always one of the least flexible in middle and high school physical education classes. I like the idea of learning Yoga, but I worry I’ll perform well below the average of the class. I need this credit to graduate, so I’m hoping that I’ll get an A based on [...]
What type of yoga is best for toning & flexiblity?
February 14th, 2009, 4 Comments
Tilly24 asked: I am 34 and can’t touch my toes, plus I have recently lost weight and want to tone my abs, and thighs. Which type of yoga should I try for flexibility and toning these areas?APRIL
