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> People would give up "I am not good at this" because they couldn't do some crazy poses after two years. This is a really bad example if you're trying to show
by dpark 10y ago
> People would give up "I am not good at this" because they couldn't do some crazy poses after two years.
This is a really bad example if you're trying to show that people give up too easily because they go to extremes. 2 years before quitting is a long time. 2 years of dedication can reach most reasonable fitness goals. If you follow an exercise regimen for two years and decide it's not for you, then either the exercise regimen is crap or else it's really just not for you.
- maxxxxx 10y agoMy point was that you may never achieve certain poses without injuries because you are just not built for it. But you are still doing yourself a favor practicing.
- dpark 10y agoReally depends on what the alternative is. Yoga vs sedentary? Obviously yoga is better. Yoga vs running, or yoga vs weightlifting, or yoga vs swimming? If the person is switching to some other physical activity they are happier with, then I'd consider it a net gain.
- maxxxxx 10y agoYoga is good. Just accept your limits and be content. A lot of people won't be able to ever perform a lot of the poses you see in magazines. That's OK. A lot of people play golf and won't win the US Open.
- antisthenes 10y agoSpeaking as someone who has tried both strength training and yoga as an adult - I now understand why gymnasts absolutely have to start at an early age, sometimes as young as 6-7; and also why most gymnasts are of below average height. As for yoga - some people will never be able to do a certain subset of poses without dislocating their joints. And that's fine. As for strength - height and bone structure also play a huge role. I'll never be as strong as someone who is 6" taller than me or bench 3 plates. And that's also fine.
- maxxxxx 10y agoExactly. You will also probably never be able to achieve the physique of Shaquille O'Neal :-). No matter how hard or smart you train.