Yoga Strength

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Did you ever think about adding cardio in addition to weight training in your routine? How long do you weight train for? I would add some cardio in the same days you do weight training. Or better yet, try circuit/interval training which consists of aerobics and weight lifting in different sessions or intervals. Like 10 minutes of cardio, 10 minutes of lifting. I think the reason you are bulking up is because you aren’t burning enough glycogen or fat for a more leaner physique. However, since you are a female, you shouldn’t bulk up TOO much since we don’t have that hormone called "testosterone." Pilates is also great for the lower body. I used to take ballett classes when I was younger for about 7 years so I know how you feel, kinda like "not feminine." When I first considered weight training I was like "No way, I don’t want to look all bulkey." But I ended up buying an interval training tape after having my 2 year old since it was called "Weight Loss" workout that included light weights, and I started noticing some muscles coming out….I thought they looked pretty good. So I ended up buying the Firm videos and I love them. But I learned to incorporate a higher ratio of cardio versus weight training though. I didn’t think I would like having some muscles but now I do, and my husband thinks it’s sexy.  I try to do yoga at least once or twice a week so…. I don’t know, I’d give more cardio a try or interval training. I couldn’t help to respond to your thread cause I know how you feel.

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I have been doing yoga on and off for about 3 years now and about a year ago I added weight lifting as well. I lift weights for for about six weeks then I have to stop because I just feel so uncomfortable and stiff, I stretch after every workout but I still feel very bulky. I was a ballet teacher for many years so I understand the importance of stretching the muscles, I just feel like I never get a good full stretch in while I am lifting weights, this is why I always go back to yoga I love how it makes me feel I have a small frame and tend to be on the thin side, even though yoga doesn’t give me a whole lot of muscle definition it seems to ease tension and make me feel very flexable. Has anyone experienced anything like this, (the feeling of being bulky). I want to prevent osteoprosis that is why I started to lift weights in the first place but it makes me feel awful, will yoga be enough to help prevent this. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

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