Yoga Gym: The Revolutionary 28 Day Bodyweight Plan – for Strength, Flexibility and Fat Loss
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Yoga Gym gives you the training, nutrition and motivational tools to sculpt a strong body and build a strong mind. This effective 28-day yoga training plan will get you strong and supple, build strength, improve mobility and burn fat.
Whether you’re a yoga fanatic, regular exerciser or complete novice, Yoga Gym is a totally new way to work out. Choose from over 150 poses and exercises, or follow the 28-day plan.
– Blends together traditional yoga poses with dynamic bodyweight strength training techniques
– Designed for both men and women of all fitness levels
– An effective, easy to follow, do-anywhere workout
– Contains guidance on diet and information about yoga philosophy
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (17 Dec. 2015), Bloomsbury Sport |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1472912888 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1472912886 |
| Dimensions | 20.98 x 1.4 x 23.7 cm |
by Amazon Customer
I turn 50 years old later this year and I am finding that my body struggles now to cope with HIIT classes and it does not bounce back so well from heavy weight lifting so I made the conscious decision to step away from this form of training and as I have 2 knackered knees from years of running I wanted something to challenge me but to work against my own body weight and strength. I noticed Yoga Gym in a women’s fitness magazine and ordered it straight away. The book has revolutionised my attitude to exercise and training. I have just finished the 28 day plan, it was more challenging at times than I envisaged and I have been doing pilates both mat based and Reformer for several years so I understand my core but I am yet to get to grips with the Crow – a very challenging pose and perhaps not one for a novice. The 28 day plan is really well thought out and cleverly combines all large and small muscle groups, it is easy to understand and if like me you want to get stuck straight in and go for it you can then later on go back and read in more depth about the benefit and reasoning of the flows and poses (I do attend yoga classes at my local gym when I have time to do so). I have read every page and have told all my friends about the book. I have noticed a change in my shape already as my muscles become longer and leaner. I am taking a week off from the weekly plan but I have not stepped away from it entirely as I have crafted my own programme for 3 x weekly sessions of combining yoga flows and poses with hitting the punch bag – perhaps yoga and boxing are slightly juxtaposed but it works for me and that’s all that matters! Nicola Jane Hobbs has created an exercise master piece in my opinion – thank you, it is simply brilliant and I will be back on the progamme again next week.
by Krissie
This is a brilliant book for yoga beginners and those that want to lose weight. It combines yoga poses with exercises in an effective way, over a 28 day programme. I personally have tried a number of exercise/yoga DVDs and honestly get irritated by the narration and time to do each movement. I find having a book, such as this, much more engaging, and I can do it at my own pace. The book is easy to follow and easy to learn the poses, so once you have been following the book for a few days, you don’t really need to keep flicking through the pages, although can be a little distracting at first.
I was definitely not flexible to begin with but now since starting this book two weeks ago, I have found I am more fluid with my movements and as a bonus. I have lost a few lbs and gained muscle I forgot I had in the process.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough.
by Juec
I love this book – very speedy delivery & well packaged. OMG, I don’t know how I lived without this book! I tried yoga a few decades ago but the book was not very detailed and I soon gave up due to boredom. Decided high intensity/high cardio was for me until 2 weeks ago, I tore my calf muscle, probably due to the fact I’ve had hypothyroidism for a year now and I decided to get going on all my old exercises. Thought as I’m in my early fifties now, I’ll do yoga as I never want to suffer injury again. Well, I started a week and a half ago, The first week I did non-weight bearing due to calf injury and WOW, it was amazing! I saw changes very quickly. This week, I started the monthly programme and have now completed my third session. I’ve never enjoyed anything so much; it’s not easy but the instructions are detailed and easy to follow & you can’t do anything but listen to how far your body will go. I’ve discovered muscles I never knew I had, even having practised Callanetics for over 2 decades & various other weight bearing exercises. The programme is well put together and I love it. I do this every morning before work and will continue to do so as long as I live. Being hypothyroid, it gives me more than flexibility and strength. It gives me back my optimistic outlook on life, I have more mental clarity, I am more relaxed although I have a stressful job. Nicola Jane Hobbs, you are a STAR!!!!
by xxxtinaaa
My gym routine was getting nowhere. I had been lifting weights for around 5 years and I was no longer seeing results. Eventually, training became a chore – I dreaded going to the gym and doing the same old sh*t. I bought this book on a whim, because I was looking for a change. I’ve been doing the routines for 2 months and I can honestly say that I’m now much stronger, more flexible, and more aware of my body. The physical awareness is helping me improve my posture and move more gracefully and fluidly. It’s also been amazing for my upper body strength. After 5 years of religious gym-going which included lots of upper-body work with reasonably heavy weights, I could barely manage 20 pushups with correct form, and this book has changed that (I’m a girl btw). I had assumed that yoga was a ‘girlie workout’, i.e. kind of lame. However, these workouts are brutal (in a good way) if you want them to be. The upper body routines are a killer. They won’t necessarily help you build size, but they are amazing for strength and endurance. The instructions for the poses and dynamic exercises are excellent. If you follow the instructions carefully and apply yourself then you will see results, though remember that you get out what you put in. There’s also enough variety in the routine to keep me interested. I look forward to training now, and I want to keep practicing yoga for the rest of my life.
by Trace
Picked this up as a very good item and saved £7. No brainer. Item arrived a few days after ordering and fitted through letterbox. Happy days.
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by Mrs L
I had previously read Nicola Hobbs other yoga book Thrive through yoga- I found this to be one of my favourite yoga books so thought I’d try yoga gym. Yoga gym definitely does what it says- it has daily plans which work for me best. I gave it 4 stars just because it annoys me turning back and forth from the routine sequence to how to do the movements. Overall this book is really good tho good balance of yoga and workout moves and requires no equipment. I’d definitely say Nicolas books are fantastic. If u want a bit of a workout yoga gym is the best choice but if u want to relax something a bit more restorative go for thrive through yoga.