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Really 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 t
by dpark 10y ago
Really 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.