Strength Training & Yoga

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You can improve your appearance, strength muscle to fat ratio, and even your walking performance by adding strength training to your walking routine. Some benefits of strength training are Improves metabolism, Tones and shapes muscles, Improves body image, Enhances work/sport performance (stronger), Increases bone density, Positive changes in blood cholesterol, Improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, Improves strength, balance, and functional ability in older adults.

Always warm up prior to your strength training session. Do at least 5 to 10 minutes of any aerobic activity at a light intensity. After your warmup stretch the major muscles your will train. Stretching increases muscle flexibility and range of motion, and decreases risk of injury. Stretch after your warm up, between sets, and during the cool down period.

Be kind to yourself when you practice yoga. Go slowly, especially in the beginning, and listen to your body. It knows what it can do. If it says "stop," stop. Don't push it. Yoga is not a competitive sport. You don't win points for matching a picture in a book (or on a website). If ...
... you push too hard, you probably won't enjoy it, and you may hurt yourself. Whenever possible, work with a teacher, and use books, videos and websites to supplement your classroom instruction.For more details log onto www.soundbodytrainer.com