Combining yoga and strength training is excellent way to save time and get a more intense workout, says trainer

• Yoga provides stress release, mental focus, posture correction, and flexibility, or resistance (weight) training, which in turn provides us with stronger muscles and bones.
• On top of all that, Rick also lifts weights and practices Yoga.
• But when his schedule gets a little crazy, we actually combine the two practices into one workout.
• That's truly remarkable for someone who spends most of his day in a kitchen with really tasty food.
• It's easy for me to stay in shape, since I spend most of my day here in a fitness facility.
• We both agree that combining the two practices makes for a much more complete fitness regiment and more holistic approach.
• People in my yoga class also ask me if they should lift weights.
• We all hear about how great strength training is for preventing osteoporosis and burning fat, and how good for us Yoga is by increasing our flexibility, improving our posture, and releasing stress.
• Well, that's a major part of the reason I am writing this article.
• It can provide not only a solution to your time constraints, but also provide a higher-intensity physical workout.
• You'll improve overall strength, core strength, posture, flexibility, balance, mental focus, endurance, and self esteem.
• You will be able to control your body better and hold poses for longer periods.
• Likewise, yoga will enhance your strength training because it builds strength and stability in the joints, as well as builds muscle endurance and improves flexibility.
• We all have different schedules with varying amounts of time for our workouts, but I do recommend doing at least several yoga classes with an instructor (in a class or private setting) before adding weights to these exercises and combining the two practices.