Q&A: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped?
Posted by the Editor on May 12, 2011 in FAQ | 4 comments
Question by Cameron: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped?
For some reason I’ve seen a lot of guys who do yoga and are quite ripped. Does yoga work really good to get a nice fit body? If so does it do it by itself or do you forcefully require to compliment it with some other kinds of exercises (going to the gym)?
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Answer by Rebecca
Yes, I take dance and yoga. Yoga’s exercises make you stronger and tone muscles. You can get ripped from it but it’s not as easy as going only once a week. You have to be committed and do it 2-3 times a week for maybe an hour. Pelaties(not sure if spelled correctly) are also amazing muscle toning workouts. They are similar to yoga. I use pelaties for dance. Pelaties do work outs mostly for abs and upper body, but they do have some leg workouts. If you want to do this maybe you can find a class at your local gym. It’s quite a challenge and promises you muscle tone if you do the exercises correctly.
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You have to do ashtanga yoga to get ripped
http://www.ashtangayoga.info/practice/asana-vinyasa-series/
Well, I practice yoga for an hour or a little bit more a day 7 days a week. If you are already slender yes, yoga will tone your body. And eventually you could get ripped. But it’ll take time, of course it will not be as fast as doing extreme cardio and lifting a lot of weight. Also, you have to eat healthy and drink tons of water if you want it to work. With yoga you will improve your posture and lenghten your body which is great. I am already noticing the muscles on my thighs and arms a little bit. Oh, to get better results in my opinion you should practice vinyasa yoga or ‘power yoga’ to challenge the body
Eating a lean (low fat) diet is a big factor in getting ripped.
Yes, you have to do an activity that promotes muscle growth, but if your diet is still high in fat content, it will take you a lot longer to get ripped.
A lot of people don’t realize they already have a nice six pack; it’s just hidden beneath a layer of stomach fat. And no, you can’t “target” fat loss from a just an isolated part of the body.
Yoga can be a great way to build muscle, but like any other exercise, it’s all about what you put into it. Most yoga isn’t about building huge biceps or pecs or whatever like weight lifting is. But Yoga can be EXCELLENT for core strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, and all of those things will complement “getting ripped” if that is your objective.
Just make sure you choose the right kind of Yoga for your objectives — you’ll probably want Vinyasa or Power Yoga, using a course or DVD designed for athletes. See link below for some good options!