Posts Tagged ‘Yoga’
Yoga may improve metabolic factors in obese women
A small recent study found that yoga could help reduce metabolic risk factors in obese postmenopausal women.
Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as “the union of mind, body and spirit,” which addresses the physical, mental, intellectual, emotional and spiritual into a harmonious state of being.
In this study, 16 postmenopausal women with more than 36 percent body fat were randomized or yoga exercise group or a control group without exercise for 16 weeks. Various outcome measures, including body composition and metabolic syndrome factors were taken before and after study completion. Read the rest of this entry »
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The body balance, a sport well-being
The body scales may be classified as mild sports. It was invented by the New Zealand group, The Mills, in 1980. This method of fitness method called The Mills, is in the form of group classes and accompanied by rhythmic music. It has been exported around the world since 1995. Among the various courses offered by Les Mills, you find the body balance.
The body balance is a mixture of different sports, fitness, stretching, relaxation, soft gyms and strength training. Include bulk, qi-gong, tai chi, yoga, Pilates … Read the rest of this entry »
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