In between Seasons
Country Road's Look is Casual and Comfy!
With a few tight numbers to spice up life!
Winter’s almost over and those of us who have been hibernating are ready
to break free into summer with a renewed and invigorated sense of purpose to
lead a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise combined with good foods found
right in store at Woolworths!
Pilates and Yoga: Are They Good Exercise?
If you are tired of counting repetitions and pedaling a stationary
bike to nowhere, try yoga an activity that will stretch your muscles as well as
your mind. It may even become your workout of choice. A lot of people seem to underestimate the physical benefits of
yoga which include breathing exercises and poses. Yoga practice will make you
stronger and more flexible, physically and emotionally.
Mind Body Fitness
Activities such as tai chi (a martial art performed in a series of
slow, choreographed movements), Pilates (low-impact exercises that build core
strength), and yoga are called mind/body fitness because they emphasize
physical and mental strength. "The movements also referred to as poses or postures
strengthen your body and improve your flexibility by teaching you how to move
your body and focus your mind," says Kevin W. Chen, PhD, MPH, associate
professor in the Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland
School of Medicine.
Yoga and Pilates: Going for the Burn
If you're interested in burning more calories, some advanced yoga
and Pilates sessions move at a faster pace. For instance, a 155-pound person
can burn about 298 calories in a regular one-hour yoga class. But doing Bikram
or power yoga will burn even more calories. These classes require students to
hold complex poses for longer periods, offering a more intense workout. But
beginning classes that teach you how to perfect a plank pose and other
mind/body postures provide significant health and fitness benefits beyond a
high-calorie burn.
Yoga for Strength Building
Similar to aerobics classes or weight-lifting workouts, the
intensity level within each discipline varies by style and instructor. But the
specific practice you choose is less important than simply engaging in it. Doing
mind/body exercises consistently will build up strength. The beauty of this
exercise regime is that you can do your training in the sanctity of your home. Marathon
runners might be able to outrun you, but you’ll be more flexible and have
better core strength.
Barefoot
Prepare to go barefoot during your session. Taking off your shoes
helps you feel grounded, an important part of the mind/body philosophy. Enjoy! May your new summer season be truly golden!
