Gym Workouts
Gym vs Yoga
Together, they form an unbeatable, wholesome work-out.
GYM TRAINING
1. Is program paced
2. Strengthens muscles
3. Heats the body
4. Builds strength
5. Uses thoracic breathing ​
6. Requires greater inhale
7. Involves additional weights
8. Radiates external appeal ​
9. Expends energy
10. Enhances physical fitness
11. Generates adrenalin rush
12. Tires the physical body ​
YOGA PRACTICE
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1. is self-paced
2. stretches tendons
3. cools the system
4. builds stamina
5. uses abdominal breath
6. encourages deeper exhale
7. uses body weight/ gravity
8. radiates inner glow
9. conserves energy
10. heightens mental alertness
11. raises endorphin levels
12. enhances mental alertness
Yoga Counter Stretches for Basic Gym Moves
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Compacting of major muscles at the gym is typically followed by various counter stretches, so
that the body experiences a sense of balance. Below are simple stretches for basic gym moves:
YOGA STRETCHES FOR GYM MOVES
Yoga Stretches for Gym Moves (Pix)
hasta uttana (standing) / bhujanga (prone)
matsya
supta parivritta
trikona
parsva kona namaskara
uthita pada (standing) / janu sirsa (seated)
pada hasta / paschimothana / bala gopala
kapota
supta vajra
kati chakra (standing) / hala (supine)
gomukha
baddha kona
abdominal crunch
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chest press
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dead lift
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dumb bells
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latt pull (upper body)
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leg curl (single)
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leg curl (double)
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leg extension (single)
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leg extension (double)
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low back extension
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triceps press down
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wide squat
Ab Crunch
Dumb Bell Side Lift
Leg Curl Double
Low Back Extension
Chest Press
Dead Lift
Latt Pull
Leg Curl Single
Leg Extension Single
Leg Extension Double
Triceps Press Down
Wide Squat
Photos Courtesy: MAZDIN MOHD, Personal Trainer, Singapore (mazdin@hotmail.com/ www.lifestyle360.asia)