What size yoga balls do you usually buy?
Fitness balls are generally made of PVC materials harmless to human body, with a diameter of 55-75cm. It needs to be inflated, some with smaller diameters are suitable for children, and some with larger diameters are suitable for extremely tall people. But when choosing the ball, we should not only consider the height, but also the length of the legs and the comfort of sitting in different positions.
1.5- 1.6 meters people choose a ball number of 55-60 cm (about 60).
1.6- 1.7 meters crowd choose the ball number of 60-65 cm (about 65).
1.7- 1.75 meters crowd choose the ball number of 65-70 cm (about 70).
1.75 meters above, choose a ball of 70-75 cm (about 75 yards). If you are a petite girl, you can choose 45 cm or 55 cm fitness balls, while 65 cm and 75 cm fitness balls are more suitable for tall men. In addition to the choice of size, it is more important to choose a sturdy and durable fitness ball produced by regular manufacturers, which is very elastic and safe.
What are the benefits of practicing yoga?
1. Training the human body to balance the yoga ball is an "unstable" yoga aid. When you leave the ground with the help of a yoga ball, try to keep balance, and don't let the ball roll or let yourself fall off the ball. This requires the comprehensive strength control of your legs, waist and abdomen, which can well maintain the coordination and muscle strength of your body.
2, massage effect Yoga ball movements will try to make the body fully contact with the spherical surface, and the yoga ball is made of soft PVC material. When the human body comes into contact with it, the yoga ball will massage the body evenly and gently, which is conducive to promoting blood circulation.
3. Correct posture When you sit on the yoga ball, all parts of your body are constantly fine-tuned to keep your body stable. These small movements can promote blood circulation, strengthen the strength of the back and abdomen, make you sit up straight, involuntarily open your shoulders, and correct your long-term wrong sitting posture.
How long can I lose weight by practicing yoga?
Yoga ball can not lose weight in a day or two, but it is a long-term process. Under normal circumstances, it takes at least 1 month to see the effect. After losing weight, you need to continue to practice to ensure that you don't rebound. In the process of practice, we should properly control our diet, eat less fatty foods and eat more fruits and vegetables to achieve the effect of reducing fat. Otherwise, the energy consumed by yoga balls can be supplemented from the diet immediately, and it is difficult to achieve the effect of slimming.
When is the best time to practice yoga?
Before 8 o'clock in the morning, it is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach after defecation. Because the energy consumed by practicing yoga at this time is mainly fat, and at this time, the body has just woken up, and people are also the most energetic and easier to concentrate. In fact, there is no strict limit to the time to practice yoga. If you can, you'd better practice for a fixed period of time every day. Of course, the most important thing is perseverance, so as to achieve the effect of slimming.