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KitKat posted 1 year ago.
I can't do yoga, the coordination is not there for me and I can't pay for a one on one with an instructor. BUT I somehow manage to do Pilate and LOVE IT. I think both are great for injury prevention while also building strength in muscle weaknesses. I train for HIMs and do a 60 min class per week and then 20-30 mins 2-3 time a week in the mornings on my own. What distance do you train for? I expect to continue my Pilates through my IM training. Knock on wood, it's the first year I've been injury free.
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jrs961 posted 1 year ago.
I take a yoga class that is offered at lunchtime at the courthouse where I work... I take the class on Tuesdays, and it is usually not my only workout that day. I will either treat the day as recovery and maybe do transition practice (working on leaving my shoes on the bike) in the morning, or I will pair yoga with speedwork in the evening. I think that it is important to maintain flexibility, and yoga definitely helps!
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brittda posted 1 year ago.
I do hot (Bikram, and or a power class) 4-5 times a week 90 minutes each. Have been doing it since March when I could not run due to a stres fracture. I can tell a huge difference in : my strength, flexability and speed running. I have lots of free time which is why I do it so frequently. I highly recommend it.
As for fitting it in, I don't know that I am the best to give advice. I am "retired" since last July, and have no kids so pretty much have all day to work out. This year my focus is HIM (taking a year off from IM).
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qb ant posted 1 year ago.
I take a yoga class regularly, but when I can't get there I have a dvd - Rodney Yee (I think) Yoga for Athletes. He does 10 minutes sessions for different sports - running, biking, swimming and a couple others. It's great to do at home and it's short enough to do anytime.
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hammerin hop posted 1 year ago.
Wow, thanks for all the feedback. I'm a newbie to tri.. aiming for a sprint in early October. I'm coming back from a running injury, and yoga has helped me incredibly with that, although I usually only go to 1 60 minute class a week. Even if it does nothing else, I feel like it helps me to relax and take care of myself - I'm a glutton for overtraining.
I've also found www.yogatoday.com which has free 1hr yoga videos posted daily. Most are taped near Jackson Hole, Wyoming and are geared towards skier/snowboarders or other outdoor activities. It's a good alternative if you can't get to a class or need a little guidance!
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Leroy Bonkers posted 1 year ago.
I do me some Yoga about once a week. The "YogaX" workout from P90X. since starting 10 weeks ago I've added 7 inches to my "sit and reach" test, as well as eliminated many of my IT band issues. Love it.
I'm about to start trying the Rodney Yee discs next week.
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cogirl3 posted 1 year ago.
I do yoga about 1-2 week depending on how much I"m training and what races I'm training for. Usually in the winter 2 times a week but summer I only get there once a week since I spend so much time doing tri training. I usualy fit my yoga class in on a day where I only do a 60 minute run for my workout for the day. I find that when I go out for a 2-3 hour bike ride there is no way I'm doing yoga after that, nor when I do any brick workouts during the week. Or I might do yoga on Sunday night since I have the time from being able to get in my long workout that morning/ afternoon. Yoga is great and I have found so many benefits to my training from it including breath control, flexibility, strength, and just overall making my body feel good!
Does anybody do yoga while actively training for a race? I've found it a great way to prevent injuries and stretch out, but I'm not sure how to make room for it in a training program. Any ideas?