@levina apa - Yoga....you want me to do Yoga for peace...seriously ?
Men lift weights....men don't practice yoga !
And women should start lifting weights too if they don't want osteoporosis later in life....'cause lifting weights increases bone density !
Let me be frank....
Not everyone needs to lift weight, since our body isnt made for it...not all of us are Pehalwans or intend to be sumos so why should one be lifting weights???
I seriously think that you torture yourself by sweating it in the gym (something that I tell my hubby too). I'm sure you would have noticed that though you're tired after a game of soccer, your brain is jubilant, alert and de-stressed, but the same is not true for Gym; Gym sessions are torturous to say the least.
Let me tell you one more thing about gyms, although gym gives you enough muscles and strength, it reduces your flexibility and your "functional strength". you know what I mean?
Another thing that i have learnt is not to over do it. I dont want to end up looking manly after lifting weights. Jogging helps me remain slender, I also like Russian crunches.
Btw I dont understand the correlation between lifting weights and osteoporosis?
The bone density reduces with age, vitamin D and a good diet can help you prevent it, but since osteoporosis is genetic there's not much you can do to prevent it.
Yoga on the other hand is about controlling your breath as you exercise, it helps you concentrate and puts your brain at peace. The best thing that you will notice about yourself after doing Yoga is that you start looking more pleasant (somebody who smiles more) and your skin begins to glow.
