Yoga before or after workout?

**skribbble** · 04-22-2005, 05:14 PM

Im a div 1 football player and i was wondering if it was better to do yoga before or after a workout? If i do it before i was under the impression that i could overstretch and be more succeptible to injury? If i do it after wouldnt it help me increase how flexible i am?

**bluethunder** · 04-22-2005, 05:53 PM

Good question. I would think either. Before warms/stretches you muscle and increses flexabilty. Some believe you may be prone to injury but I think you will be okay as long as you lift smart which you are suppose to do anyways. After, can help remove toxins, lactate ect.. I have never taken yoga so I am assumming your heart rate is not too elevated. Many also think that the contactile strength is decreased from stretching but in moderation I think you should be fine.

**skribbble** · 04-22-2005, 05:59 PM

yeah im looking to increase my flexibility so i figured it would be smart to do afterwards? Not that i go by pro based workouts but all of the pro receivers daily routines i have looked at all have yoga an hour or 2 after they lift. Yeah yoga is very calm no sweating or raising of heartrate.

***LewdTenant*** · 04-22-2005, 08:07 PM

which form of yoga are you talking about?

Originally Posted by skribbble

yeah im looking to increase my flexibility so i figured it would be smart to do afterwards? Not that i go by pro based workouts but all of the pro receivers daily routines i have looked at all have yoga an hour or 2 after they lift. Yeah yoga is very calm no sweating or raising of heartrate.

**skribbble** · 04-22-2005, 10:30 PM

I do the yoga video "yoga for athletes" by rodney yee. I do liek a 15 minute routine. Im not sure which form of yoga it is though its not palaties (sp?) or anythng like that

**TestTubeBaby** · 04-23-2005, 01:41 AM

its more important that the muscles are warm and that blood is circulating through them before you train. stretching is much more important after you're done lifting/running. also, if you're serious about it, stretching and yoga before you sleep is best(but should not be the only time u stretch during the day). muscle memory works best that way, right before you hit the sack.

**skribbble** · 04-23-2005, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by TestTubeBaby

stretching and yoga before you sleep is best(but should not be the only time u stretch during the day). muscle memory works best that way, right before you hit the sack.

**** i recently just got lazy with stretching before bed. Ill definatly get back on it thanks!