Q.
I tried yoga and I felt a good burn in my muscles, but will it help me burn calories?
A.
This is a great form of exercise, but it shouldn't be your primary source of calorie-burning activity. Burning calories in yoga depends greatly on the type you're doing. Some forms, like the more active Ashtanga yoga, will have you burning more than others. But, on average, you'll expend about 250 calories per hour in yoga class. Now, 250 isn't a puny number, but if you're looking to lose weight, you may also want to add a few cardio sessions to your weekly routine. But remember, some of yoga's many benefits include stress relief, mental clarity, and improved flexibility and balance -- all of which can help contribute to weight loss.
[Nestpert] Jessica Smith, a personal trainer and creator of the exercise DVD Women’s Health: Train Your Body Type
-- Grace Jidoun
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