To compare it to a runner's workout, there timing, pacing, and duration involved. The idea of getting your heart rate into a specific range only works if you're actually getting into and staying in that range.Īs OP said, if you're not sure if you're exceeding, you could be overdoing in some fashion. The HRM is a great tool for both sides of the spectrum. Also, I paired it with this activity tracker. (Pro tip: my Best Buy had this for $69.99 in the store, so make sure to show them this price on your phone to get the price match). In case anyone is curious, here's the monitor I bought. You'll be amazed as to how great of a workout you can get while making sure you're only engaged enough to stay in your fat burning zone. So, if you're like me, set aside a little cash as soon as possible to invest in a heart rate monitor. Of course, this is no fault at all to DDP, as he makes it known at the start of every workout that you should be wearing one. This is much more satisfying, leads to a better workout, and I'm definitely feeling the difference. It also lets me focus on my breathing more. I use the modified positions more often, but now it's in an effort to control my heart rate and fat burning instead of just giving in to exhaustion. Now that I know where my fat burning zone is, I have more control over the workout and my body so that I'm not burning muscle or over-exerting myself. I actually am able to hit my zone (130-150) after only about 10 minutes in most of the workouts if I'm highly engaged.
After a couple of weeks, I can say that I was grossly incorrect about my heart rate. I then decided to pick up halfway through the Advanced plan, but while wearing a monitor. This was the same strategy I used with Insanity. I assumed that I should push myself to the max and only modify when I felt too weak to complete a move.
I enjoyed the workouts, and I lost about 30 lbs total. I completed the entire Intermediate plan without wearing a heart rate monitor.
The most useful section of the book is based around specific exercises for injuries and weak joints (ankles, knees) and is something that actually isn't covered specifically in the whole program but is great if you want a deeper more comprehensive understanding - its probably why this is required reading if you want to do the certification program for teaching the system.I just wanted to share this in case there's anyone else out there like me who has been putting off the purchase of a heart rate monitor. I would say for me, i bought this as a companion to the DVDs but the instructions and photos would be enough for some people. This book was written as a companion to the then YRG- Yoga Regular Guys system (which has now been renamed DDPYOGA) which was developed based around Power Yoga but also using isometric resistance training, which in a nut shell involves contractions of a particular muscle or group of muscles so you actually workout using your own body toning and strengthening your muscles in the process.ĭespite the DDPYOGA rebrand the content is up to date and complete, I expect they will do a small edit on the book at some point to reflect the rebranding. Short version - if your interested in a different form of YOGA or in buying the program this is a great addition.
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