I just ordered and received my "Yoga for Swimmers" DVD. I have watched it a few times and attempted many of the poses....it is harder than I thought and I'm way less flexible than I thought.Can anyone out there attest to the benefits of yoga when it comes to swimming? I'm trying to decide whether to do a consistent weight lifting routine or if I should practice yoga - I don't have time for both right now.
I have recently taken up Yoga. I am 55 and felt that I was getting very stiff (not that I was ever particularly flexible). I had been swimming and lifting weights for years but I feel that I have to make a change. I lifted for the pleasure not because it helped my swimming. Speaking for myself, I felt there was very little cross over between getting stronger in the weight room and swimming faster. On the other hand, my improved flexibility has given me improved ROM and that is definitely beneficial for my swimming. Also, I have found yoga HARD. Besides the flexibility, there is a surprising strength element involved. I also supplement with kettlebell and bw exercises but I have greatly reduced my strength training in favor of yoga practice. I am doing 20 minute circuits a few times a week that emphasize strength-endurance.
I have recently taken up Yoga. I am 55 and felt that I was getting very stiff (not that I was ever particularly flexible). I had been swimming and lifting weights for years but I feel that I have to make a change. I lifted for the pleasure not because it helped my swimming. Speaking for myself, I felt there was very little cross over between getting stronger in the weight room and swimming faster. On the other hand, my improved flexibility has given me improved ROM and that is definitely beneficial for my swimming. Also, I have found yoga HARD. Besides the flexibility, there is a surprising strength element involved. I also supplement with kettlebell and bw exercises but I have greatly reduced my strength training in favor of yoga practice. I am doing 20 minute circuits a few times a week that emphasize strength-endurance.
