Yoga Ashtanga: Total Body
Fitness
Exercise to Get Fit and Boost Health
Ashtanga Yoga workouts help to raise general
fitness levels by exercising and strengthening a variety of muscle-types
throughout the body, including both the cardiac and skeletal muscles.
By raising heart-beat rate, they contribute to improved heart health and
lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Muscles Worked
Ashtanga Yoga workouts are also useful for
muscle-development, as they strengthen and develop the lower back muscles
(latissimus dorsi or lats); the gluteal muscles in the bottom (gluteus
maximus, gluteus medius and glutus minimus); and keep the hips flexible
by working the hip flexor muscles, also known as the iliopsoas (consists
of the iliacus and psoas major muscles).
Ashtanga Yoga: Body Fitness Benefits
Ashtanga Yoga fitness routines improve muscle
flexibility and coordination, and help to raise resting metabolism.
Calories and Diet
Fitness routines involving Ashtanga Yoga
burn a high number of calories. When combined with a calorie-controlled
eating plan, they help us to reduce weight and keep a healthy body-fat
percentage.
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