The Western version of yoga has so far attracted more women than men. This is an unfortunate trend that we hope can be altered when more men see the benefits of yoga as part of a work-out routine. With Ryan Giggs now publicly swearing by the complementary benefits of yoga, it seems that an increasing number of men are jumping on the wellness bandwagon.
Adding yoga as a low-impact complement to your sport or gym routine can bring multiple benefits and enhance all aspects of your fitness and wellbeing. High intensity workouts are great for building the body, but the benefits of these can be further enhanced by the support of yoga. So, what are the main benefits?
Increased flexibility – yoga diversifies the methods of muscle building, and promotes elasticity. This means not only a more comprehensive muscular development, but also decreases the risk of injury through muscle strain.
Relaxation – relaxation periods after any form of exercise allow the body to soak up the changes made. An alternation of sustained postures and deep relaxation is typical of yoga and brings profound benefits to circulation, as well as mental alertness.
Builds focus – the meditative aspect of yoga builds the mental faculties and can lead one to be capable of intense concentration. This benefit transfers to every aspect of your life, and is sure to lead to success in the area of sports, to name just one example.
Enhances the ability to heal – intense gym workouts build the body by ripping the muscles, allowing them to heal, and then tearing them again as you focus on building mass. Yoga enables you to take a decent rest from this practice without neglecting your bodily development. With yoga, muscles are built to be lean and supple, a result that is sure to support your bodybuilding routine.
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