by Answer is Fitness on March 29, 2010
MA - RI - Can sitting completely still really be as good for you as a workout as moving around? Yes it can. Holding a yoga or Pilates pose (for example the Downward Dog asana and the Spine Stretch in Pilates) offers as much challenge as 30 minutes of a heart-pounding (medium pace) treadmill workout.
Don't think that you need to be sweating and dizzy to feel as though your workout routines work. If you are overly sweating and/or are dizzy too often, that may be a sign that you need to have your heart checked or change your fitness workout routines. Your cardiologist will probably recommend a more balanced workout plan.
Don't overload your workout plan with blood, sweat, and tears. The gentle tai chi and bagua movements redirect the energy and function as effective body building workout routines without outward effort. All your muscle work is inward, no matter what workout program you choose.
