Essential Yoga Practice For Middle-Aged People

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hese days, there are numerous reports relating to health and fitness, so it is no surprise that there are many articles written on the positive effects yoga has on health. If you do some research, you will find that there's a lot of information documenting the constructive results that yoga has on the body.

[post-img]Consistent yoga practice will improve endurance and dexterity, as well as increase energy for individuals of all ages. Recent studies have, in fact, shown that the practice of yoga can help prevent some major problems associated with people in their middle age.

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Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center recently released the results of a study confirming that 30 minutes of periodic yoga practice done over a period of four years had led to weight loss for overweight middle-aged individuals.

[b-quote]From a study of 10,000 men and women, researchers concluded that yoga was much more beneficial to the men and women who practiced yoga on a regular basis than those who did not.

One common myth associated with weight loss is that you must undergo a vigorous exercise regime. However, it is reassuring to note that the individuals who participated in the survey did not enroll in a vigorous session of yoga. The researchers therefore came to the conclusion that the weight loss was due more to the way yoga acquaints individuals with their own bodies than as a result of the direct burning of energy.

So don't think that you need to do an energetic exercise program to lower your blood pressure and lose weight. As research has shown, even a moderate 30-minute yoga session can hold many benefits for individuals, particularly for those who are middle aged.

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