Can yoga be a good substitute for cardio exercises?

Yoga is known to impart several mental, physical and spiritual benefits. It calms the mind, alleviates stress and keeps your overall well-being in check.

“If you practise certain styles of yoga, such as vinyasa yoga, for a minimum of 45 minutes, 3-5 times a week, yoga can be considered cardio,” Dr Parmila Sharma, HOD – Physiotherapy, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram said.

She added that when done correctly, “a yoga session may be more difficult and calorie-burning than an hour on the treadmill.”

PEXELS “Cardio is an aerobic exercise that focuses on activities that increase the heart rate to strengthen the cardiac muscles,” Dr Narendra Shetty, Chief wellness officer, Kshemavana, Bangalore said.

“However, it leaves the individual strained and exhausted. Yoga focuses on improving the cardiovascular circulation with minimal effort and higher stability,” he added.

Agreeing, Dr BN Singh, Principal Consultant Internal Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad highlighted the role of yoga in improving blood circulation, reducing blood cholesterol levels.

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Can yoga be a good substitute for cardio exercises?

Yoga is known to impart several mental, physical and spiritual benefits. It calms the mind, alleviates stress and keeps your overall well-being in check.

“If you practise certain styles of yoga, such as vinyasa yoga, for a minimum of 45 minutes, 3-5 times a week, yoga can be considered cardio,” Dr Parmila Sharma, HOD – Physiotherapy, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram said.

She added that when done correctly, “a yoga session may be more difficult and calorie-burning than an hour on the treadmill.”

“However, it leaves the individual strained and exhausted. Yoga focuses on improving the cardiovascular circulation with minimal effort and higher stability,” he added.

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