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If your looking to get in better shape, strengthen your cardiovascular system and tone your muscles up among other things, I've got one word for you...YOGA!
Yoga has been around now for about 3,000 years and yet you don't here all that much about it, although yoga is becoming one of the fastest growing exercises around. They even have yoga classes for kids now.
When you think of exercise, you probably think of physical activities such as running, lifting weights or working out on the heavy bag to the point where your sweating and out of breath. Yoga takes a different approach in that it is still a very physical exercise, but a more controlled exercise. Yoga can provide relief of stress and tension and is also very good for the mind and spirit as well. And even though yoga may look easy, once you try it, you'll soon see that it is very demanding.
Yoga exercises will help your muscles become more limber which increases flexibility, it also helps your concentration and focus and will give you better balance along with lowering your blood pressure and better your sleep habits.
There are many types of yoga and if you are a beginner I would encourage you to by some books on the subject, call your local gym or look up a type of yoga on the internet that is right for beginners. Because with any exercise, if you over due it, you may cause injury to yourself.
Better your mind, body and spirit by giving yoga a try. If your interested in yoga, you might want to check with your local gym, as most gyms have yoga classes.
Remember, start out slow and gradually increase your workouts when your ready.
