Bikram Yoga as a Training Supplement?
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brittda posted 17 weeks ago.
I do Bikram 5 times a week usually and just hydrate before and after. Yesterday I lost 7 pounds (usually it's around 5, but was retaining a bit of water this week...) I have noticed no side affects other than the strength and flexability I have gained have helped me a lot.
I also do a hot power (flow) class that helps the upper body strength as well. Just make sure to replentish the fluids.
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TonisFirstTri posted 17 weeks ago.
I do regular Yoga, not Bikram, but I am dying to try it. I just want to comment that doing Yoga really helped strengthen my core in a way nothing else has. After 4 kids, I never thought I'd see my abs again! Before Yoga, I was training hard and in good shape and I was happy with that. After I started doing Yoga, I noticed these odd lines on my stomach. What do you know? It was my top two abdominal muscles. I have a "two-pack!"
Since I am doing my first tri this Sunday, I have nothing to compare performance wise. But I would be curious to see if anyone has experienced a performance boost from Yoga during a tri after completing one with out Yoga as part of the training process.
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brittda posted 17 weeks ago.
TonisFirstTri wrote:
I do regular Yoga, not Bikram, but I am dying to try it. I just want to comment that doing Yoga really helped strengthen my core in a way nothing else has. After 4 kids, I never thought I'd see my abs again! Before Yoga, I was training hard and in good shape and I was happy with that. After I started doing Yoga, I noticed these odd lines on my stomach. What do you know? It was my top two abdominal muscles. I have a "two-pack!"Since I am doing my first tri this Sunday, I have nothing to compare performance wise. But I would be curious to see if anyone has experienced a performance boost from Yoga during a tri after completing one with out Yoga as part of the training process.
Well, like I said I notice a huge differece in strength (leg) in my run. I was out for 5 months with a stress fracture and concentrated on swimming, yoga and cycling. When I started running again I had minimal "trauma" and came back running faster than before I was injured. I am sure the cycling helped too, but I know the yoga helps.
I've been doing Bikram yoga recently after developing some lower back pain. For those who are unfamiliar this is the type of yoga performed in 100+ degree heated room.
I've been maintaining my workout schedule as it was before, in addition to the Yoga classes which are 4 times a week. Given that I sweat off between 3 and 4 pounds in one of these classes, is it safe to carry on with my normal workout otherwise as long as I re-hydrate? Essentially, hydration issues aside, can excessive sweating cause problems for me?