Yoga and Pilates anyone?

[esteban_760]

So my g-friend told me I should take a pilates class with her and also a yoga class with her. I laughed. She offered blowjobs if I did both AND could keep up the entire class - both intro classes. I stop laughing and signed up.

Ok, so Pilates wasn't that bad. I didn't find it too difficult and while I was the only dude in the room (all be it a small one) I was still behind the girls when it came to some of those weird ass ball exercises.

Yoga TOTALLY kicked my ass. I was sweating and could barely make most of the poses.

So I was wondering if anyone did Yoga to help with strengthening/lengthening muscle fibers? I did lots of readin, and it seems like lots of pro athletes will do Yoga and even Ballet to help with stretching and muscle fiber expansion.

Anyone?

Oh, and I didn't get the blowjobs.

[ScienceVsNature]

Yoga is awesome... I wouldn't look at it for bulking, but for stretching does wonders. I also find it helps strengthen the wrists and forearms in ways that weights can't. As for the pilates, I've never tried nor know much about it but hey never hurts to try something new.

[thatsright1365]

Yoga is a great stretch, and can also do something for strength. It won't make you huge, but will definitely help you be more flexible. The best thing about yoga is that it helps you free your mind, and relieve some stress.

[mandy09]

I always heard it was good for stretching and strength too. I did it at home before to a video but i have never done the class at the gym. I was actually wanting to start doing those classes.

[qhams]

Originally Posted by esteban_760

So my g-friend told me I should take a pilates class with her and also a yoga class with her. I laughed. She offered blowjobs if I did both AND could keep up the entire class - both intro classes. I stop laughing and signed up.

Ok, so Pilates wasn't that bad. I didn't find it too difficult and while I was the only dude in the room (all be it a small one) I was still behind the girls when it came to some of those weird ass ball exercises.

Yoga TOTALLY kicked my ass. I was sweating and could barely make most of the poses.

So I was wondering if anyone did Yoga to help with strengthening/lengthening muscle fibers? I did lots of readin, and it seems like lots of pro athletes will do Yoga and even Ballet to help with stretching and muscle fiber expansion.

Anyone?

Oh, and I didn't get the blowjobs.

You can not lengthen a muscle fiber. That is a load of shit they say so girls wont think they get big and bulky. Yoga is a good way to become flexible. Pilates is okay to get some extra core work but I could think of a better ways.

Waist of time and just because it is hard doesnt mean it is effective. Charles Poliquin once said that if you get a fly swatter and swing it in the air 2000 times your arms and shoulder will probably get sore and tired. Does that mean you had a productive workout for your arms and shoulders? The answer is obviously no. So just because something is hard does not mean it is good for you. The pilates I would say to hell with but if you are like most people and to lazy to stretch then I would continue with the yoga classes. That is just my opinion.

[bill220]

I'm going to try a yoga class this week for a change of pace. My sister goes every week and invited me. Can't hurt to try new things.

[Bolan]

It is great, if you have any sort of size on ya, you'll have limited ROM...AKA Muscle bound.
Yoga will cure this to an extent. Good stuff, I have a personal Yoga instructor come over to the house.
Kinda embarrasing doing it at the gym.

[YoungNJacked]

yoga is awesome for rehab. when i was in college and i tore up my ACL and MCL, i used yoga to strengthen and stabilize my knees. its a decent workout if u take the more complex classes such as hatha.

[method2madness]

I couldn't agree with you more! I've been a bodybuilder for 20 years and have seen all kinds of fads come and go. I say Yoga: Yes, Pilates:Waste of time for serious trainers.
Peace and good health to y'all
M2M

Originally Posted by qhams

You can not lengthen a muscle fiber. That is a load of shit they say so girls wont think they get big and bulky. Yoga is a good way to become flexible. Pilates is okay to get some extra core work but I could think of a better ways.

Waist of time and just because it is hard doesnt mean it is effective. Charles Poliquin once said that if you get a fly swatter and swing it in the air 2000 times your arms and shoulder will probably get sore and tired. Does that mean you had a productive workout for your arms and shoulders? The answer is obviously no. So just because something is hard does not mean it is good for you. The pilates I would say to hell with but if you are like most people and to lazy to stretch then I would continue with the yoga classes. That is just my opinion.

[Absolutfun]

Yoga comes in so many different forms that any discussion of its benefits without specifying the particular style of yoga becomes irrelevant. I would agree that most yoga practices overall are beneficial regardless of what your goals are, but they are as different as biking, swimming, weight lifting and running, which can all be called exercise. However, we know to make distinctions about them. The same holds true for yoga. The basic yoga that most people know is referred to as Hatha yoga, which mainly the physical poses of yoga. Astanga adds another element of cardio benefits and Iyengar works on improving circulation among other things, whereas Nidra yoga is more meditational and subtle. I am not a yoga expert, but if anyone on here is more versed in it, I think it would be great to get a more in-depth explanation of the various yoga disciplines.