It is not uncommon to hear people say that men are stronger than women and that women are more flexible than men. But with gender roles slowly dissolving in this day and age, this certainly does not have to be the case. There are many reasons why it can be beneficial for men to increase their flexibility as well as work on their muscles and strength. It can mean that less injuries will occur and they do certain tasks more easily such as picking up their kids. It can feel great for people when they are able to increase their range of movement and so many men out there will be wondering how they are able to achieve this. One of the best ways to achieve more flexibility is with a regular yoga practice. Yoga is a traditional way of moving the body that originated in India. It was originally designed so that the body could be prepared for spending long periods of time in meditation. In modern times, yoga has grown in popularity and has spread to all corners of the world. Many schools nowadays will even include yoga in their classes so that students are keeping their bodies active and are improving their concentration levels. As there are so many benefits to men taking up yoga, here is a quick look at how they can get started.
Men can take up a beginner’s yoga class
As yoga is so popular nowadays, there is usually a class that can be found anywhere and at any time. It is always wise for someone who feels that they are un-flexible to take up a beginner’s class so that they can reduce the risk of injury or over-exertion. Furthermore, these types of classes will usually spend a little bit of one-on-one time with each person in the class so that they can understand their goals and can ensure that they are doing the positions correctly. While yoga classes are filled predominantly with women, more and more men are taking classes and there are even some that are designed specifically for men. These can usually be found by performing a simple Google search. While some people will swear by participating in yoga every single day, it is wise to start out with once a week or at least once every second day.
Participate in a yoga class online
For anyone who may be feeling shy about attending an in-person class, they are able to participate in one online. There are thousands that are available on YouTube and there are many companies out there who will hold live sessions for a cost. These can easily be followed along with at home making it also the perfect option for those who have a busy schedule. Once someone has increased their range of movement a little bit, they can then move up to an in-person class if they choose to. No matter which method is chosen, it is well known that benefits will be had.
David Smith was born and raised in Calgary Alberta and loves to share his passion for health and fitness with others. Apart from running his own podcast, which uploads weekly shows that covers current health trends, he spends his time canoeing and backpacking. David recently spent a summer working at the CFIA as a health supplement reviewer. In regards to academics, David studied kinesiology at Guelph University.
