HIIT and yoga can be combined for a effective fat-burning, sweat-inducing workout. HIIT Yoga classes are broken up into three portions: Warm-up with a few minutes of Surya Namaskar (2 to 3 rounds will suffice)The HIIT Yoga SessionStretch & relax. Start with a short flow to warm up the body before getting into the tough stuff. The warm-up phase will cover the … [Read more...]
Yoga Vs. Static Stretching
Recently the presence of yoga has been reported in the NFL players, over-riding stretching (static). The fast-paced, hard-hitting sport has accepted the more calming practice of yoga poses that emphasizes conscious breathing and body flow to enhance performance & avoid injury. Let’s have a look at the difference between the two & why yoga seems to dominate. … [Read more...]
Forcing A Stretch Is A Recipe For Injury
Movement is essential for survival, if you don’t move through a joint’s full range of motion, you can develop a limited range of motion. With Rio competitions in full swing, there are some aspects that need to be looked upon - stretching or rather overstretching is one of them. In the words of Asker Jeukendrup, an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who has worked … [Read more...]
