The Science of Rest!

When considering crucial components of a conditioning
program, what comes to mind first? Is it strength
training? Aerobics? Core exercises? While hopefully
all of these choices came to mind, what you may
not have considered is the most commonly over looked component of
an exercise program: Adequate Rest and Restorative measures.

I'm sure you hear us talking about our SHY program (that's Smokin' Hot Yoga!) all of the time to various clients and current members.

It has become a vital asset to our facility and a key component to our Restoration.

Proper rest is a fundamental part of our Conditioning Principle
as well as an overall healthy lifestyle. The stress placed on your
musculoskeletal and cardio-respiratory systems during exercise is
what actually stimulates adaptations and improvements in these systems—
increased strength, gains in lean mass and aerobic improvements.

However, the actual adaptations take place when you are
resting. If you are not experiencing adequate sleep, you are not going
to maximize the potential benefit of your training.

Generally, 48 hours of rest is needed between intense bouts of resistance
training to ensure that musculoskeletal tissue has fully recovered
and you are able to perform at your best. This rest period does
not always apply to cardiovascular exercise, but caution should still be
applied here. A little common sense goes a long way.

Listen to your body! If you are experiencing a nagging pain or discomfort in a muscle or joint, rest is most likely a better alternative to exercise.

Go here and learn more about SHY and the class descriptions!

http://www.stickwithitfitness.com/shy.html

And if you don't think you are flexible enough to start practicing or if you think yoga is "whimpy"! Tell it to the BIG GUY!!

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