Why Yoga is so important to fitness

Since started doing Yoga, I've seen my overall balance, strength, and fitness has improved. I am calmer and things doesn't bother me as much. Don't get me wrong, I am not the flexible guru by no means, but each time I do Yoga, I'm able to twist and stretch in areas that would have been impossible for me to do few months ago. So, I thought it will be a good thing to read up on the benefits of Yoga. Your ready? Here's the lowdown.

• Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
• Pulse rate decreases
• Respiratory rate decreases
• Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors)
• Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases
• EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)
• EMG activity decreases
• Cardiovascular efficiency increases
• Respiratory efficiency increases
• Gastrointestinal function normalizes
• Endocrine function normalizes
• Excretory functions improve
• Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
• Breath-holding time increases
• Joint range of motion increase
• Grip strength increases
• Eye-hand coordination improves
• Dexterity skills improve
• Reaction time improves
• Posture improves
• Strength and resiliency increase
• Endurance increases
• Energy level increases
• Weight normalizes
• Sleep improves
• Immunity increases
• Pain decreases
• Steadiness improves
• Depth perception improves
• Balance improves
• Integrated functioning of body parts improves
• Psychological Benefits of Yoga
• Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
• Mood improves and subjective well-being increases
• Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
• Social adjustment increases
• Anxiety and Depression decrease
• Hostility decreases
• Concentration improves
• Memory improves
• Attention improves
• Learning efficiency improves
• Mood improves
• Self-actualization increase
• Social skills increases
• Well-being increases
• Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
• Self-acceptance increase
• Attention improves
• Concentration improves
• Memory improves
• Learning efficiency improves
• Symbol coding improves
• Depth perception improves
• Flicker fusion frequency improves

Day 79 on P90X

It's been 79 days! The result has been great all around. Tonight I did my Plyo workout and each time my stamina has improved tremendously. Reflecting back on the first day, I just couldn't believe how far I've come! I'm excited to be able to come this far. I have taken my progression pictures, which I will post right now. The next picture would be my final when I finished the first round in 11 days. Here it is! Respond if you see change. :)

Week 5 of P90X

I've been struggling with P90X, unlike the first time I did it. Now, I am more focus than ever. My wife has became my partner and we have at it for the past five weeks, eating right and bring in it. I am just so ecstatic of the changes in my strength and my stamina. I cant wait to finally complete the first 90 days. I am very confident of it this time. It is a battle, no less and yes, you are going to get disappointing and even failed, but do not quit. Sit out and come back with a vengeance. I am also excited that two of my friends are doing the P90X. We are using facebook to encourage each other. I've taken my 30 days picture but I'd like to wait until 60 days so the changes are more evident and then I can start posting pictures every 30 days after. I know this is a 90 day program, but my goal is to take it to a year and then gauge my transformation.I'm done for tonight, just completed Yoga X.

Toward the end of P90X first Round

Toward the End of Week 8: Recovery Week

My wife will be posting my pictures. I'm still at it. I've measured myself and am satisfied with the progress, but I have not check out the pictures. Hopefully, it will give me a pleasant surprise.


I have been doing mostly Insanity with the Yoga X in the Recovery. Brutal but effective. 


Check out tomorrow when I post the pictures.

Week 5 Day 29 Chest, shoulder and triceps

Didn't complete my workout last week, so I repeated all the workout from last week. Today, I did chest, shoulder, and tri. I was amazed on the improvement I've seen in my workout. Abripper X is still very challenging. Still could not complete the whole workout, but I have seen my numbers and my forms improve tremendously. I was amazed also that I could do one arm pushup on my knee, but regardless, I'm doing it. I am so stoked that I can't wait for tomorrow. I no longer tread on even the most challenging workout. I can start to fit into my other clothes that has been collecting dust in my closet. If week 5 is this good, imagine week 12, 90 days!! AARGH!!!! Bring it!!!

Day 26 Week 4 Core Synergistic

Got back from work late last night. Just doesn't have the energy to do a one hour workout. Especially not Core Synergistic. So I took the night off and reschedule my workout today.
It was a good decision seeing that I lack the energy needed for a full workout. I still couldn't do full motion on certain workout, however, what I did on the first cynergistic vs. tonight was a 50% improvement. Can't wait to do yoga X to see if my strength and flexiblity keeps improving. 
I feel healthier with a ton of energy!
Tomorrow will be the end of fourth week and I will post my picture in here and the teambeachbody webstie: http://teambeachbody.com/rippleeffect