Yoga vs. weights ..what is best for swimming?

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.
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    I have doing running and exercising; ie butt, crunches, leg lifts, pull ups,push ups, ect. for 2 years now and 3 weeks ago I had to take 2 weeks off due the flu. :bed: Ever since I stopped doing all that and stopped MAKING myself do that, I feel so much better, emotionally and physically. I, however, think that yoga is the best thing for anyone. I am a massage therapist and yoga keeps your body from getting stiff. I need to find an interval workout where I can feel good after exercise and do it outside. I don't have a gym membership, nor do I want one. Working out outside is very relaxing for me. Any suggestions would be great. I still swim, swim, swim, though! :)
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  • Former Member
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    I have doing running and exercising; ie butt, crunches, leg lifts, pull ups,push ups, ect. for 2 years now and 3 weeks ago I had to take 2 weeks off due the flu. :bed: Ever since I stopped doing all that and stopped MAKING myself do that, I feel so much better, emotionally and physically. I, however, think that yoga is the best thing for anyone. I am a massage therapist and yoga keeps your body from getting stiff. I need to find an interval workout where I can feel good after exercise and do it outside. I don't have a gym membership, nor do I want one. Working out outside is very relaxing for me. Any suggestions would be great. I still swim, swim, swim, though! :)
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