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Yoga Vs. Sculpt Yoga: Which One is better?

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  Yoga Sculpt incorporates yoga sequences with cardiovascular exercises and weights. It is a full-body workout program that puts each muscle in your body to work. It also encourages better blood flow to the brain which helps in bettering your concentration levels. Sculpt Yoga is way more effective than yoga alone. Here’s why you should choose to do sculpt yoga: ·         Fit for All : Since sculpt yoga targets muscle workouts, they are safe for both beginners and people who have been practicing for a long time. The intensity of your workout depends on how much weight you are adding to it. That means that you can modify the intensity of your workout. Start with light weights and move up to heavier ones slowly. ·         Energy Level Boost : Yoga is a slower process and boosting your energy levels with yoga alone can take a little time. Sculpt Yoga on the other hand gives you an instant energy boost and puts ...

Yoga with Weight Training for Runners

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You would be surprised how adding weights to your yoga routine can make all the difference you need to boost your performance. As a runner, it’s important to build strength to run your best without the risk of an injury. Combining yoga with weight training has multiple benefits for those who aim to run miles before they sleep.  Yoga is great for recovery exercises that help your body cool down correctly. It guides your body to move in different poses that relax your muscles and create more room for blood flow. This in turn pumps more oxygen into your muscles. The focal point of yoga is breathing that naturally induces relaxation. This is a response runners need to recover from the physical stress of running.  Increased oxygen to your muscles and the relaxation response help in healing the body. Adding weights to this routine increases bone density and support which reduces risk of an injury. This is particularly important for runners and women. Women annually lose 1-2 % of the...