However, when I decided it was time to get back out on the streets again, my lungs felt like they were going to collapse. It was at that moment, when the side-cramp and wheezing reached a critical zenith, that I realized I needed to balance out my yoga practice with aerobic exercise.
I still needed running.
While running has many benefits, it can also beat up on the body a little bit, which is why yoga complements it so well. Try some of these recommended stretches/poses from Runner’s World to stay loose and flexible after your next workout.
I also recommend checking out Yoga for Runners at Yoga Journal.
Couldn’t agree more, there’s been times in my life where running hasn’t been an option and my cardiovascular fitness deteriorated over time and vice versa where I haven’t fitted yoga into my routine I’ve been more susceptible to injury.
Personally, I always believe completing yoga, running and full body resistance exercises will help us become more well rounded athletes.
That’s cool how yoga and running go together even thou they are pretty different.
Completely with you on this one. Yoga has helped numerous athletes. They avoid injuries because of Yoga.