what is better for joint flexability yoga or palaties or kickboxing?!
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i always have hip pain and i'm 21, i don't want it to get worse when i'm older and have to have surgery.
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I'm sure if you look hard enough you could find yoga palaties kick boxing. LOL just meant to be funny
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Not kickboxing then, it is harder on the joints, I would say yoga because it tones and elongates the muscles.
Let's see..if you are looking for something "not boring" then maybe yoga is not the right choice for you, however, don't knock it until you try it. I do not know much about pilates except that it really works your core muscles. That is not your goal either. Kickboxing is okay if you want something more exciting, but I think it is easier to hurt yourself if you do not do the kicks properly.so, with all that in mind, have you tried martial arts? It has a little of everything that was mentioned above, but you will learn the correct way to kick and stretching is usually incorporated in the class. I suggest Tae Kwon Do or Tang Soo Do in the Korean Martials Arts because they do a lot of kicking, which will strengthen you legs and hips.
I have similar issues with my hips from wear and tear from playing soccer most of my life. I found Karate to be an excellent "sport" to strengthen my weaknesses and it helped so much with my flexibility. My hips, lower back, and legs are much stronger and flexible than I can ever remember.
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Any weight bearing exercise is good. If you're not doing so already, start lifting weights. Be absolutely sure to get good training so as to avoid incorrect form and further injury. This is critical for everyone, especially if you may have existing joint problems. Kickboxing is probably a bad place to start right now, but as your muscle and joint strength improves, you may be able to enjoy it.
As to your other question, pilates is a system developed originally as a physical therapy technique for spinal problems and other ailments. It is essentially a weight lifting exercise using your own body as a weight rather than iron. It focuses especially on core strength training. Many of the poses are the same as those done in yoga, but it is more about the posture and flexability than the spiritual aspects of yoga. Pilates is a common exercise for dancers to help build some strength and a lot of flexibility (in addition to their workout routines).
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Read more about Pilates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates
Kickboxing is, IMO, the most interesting of the three: you're learning a skill, and as a (fairly) practical martial art it combines elements of dance, fitness, conditioning, and whatnot. However, it has some long-term consequences on your joints if you're not careful, and is especially hard on your hands/knuckles. The reason boxers wrap their hands/wrists, for example, is to help prevent arthritis that comes from striking a hard surface for hours on end. However, this is assuming "real" kickboxing training: ie, training you'd do if you plan on getting into a ring and beating someone up a couple of times a year. I don't know about the pure exercise version - I've never done just that.
Yoga, in contrast, is extremely good for posture, breathing, flexability, and long-term health. Personally, though - I found it kind of boring. I actually prefer applied Tai Chi for 90% of what yoga offers you; however, that's just me. (I studied kickboxing/muay Thai from an instructor that also taught Tai Chi - they actually compiment each other very well together, if the Tai Chi is taught as a practical martial art.) There's also an undercurrent of hindu metaphysics associated with Yoga; if that's your thing no problem, but if you're just looking for exercise it's something to be aware of. (And yes, there's an undercurrent of Daoist metaphysics in Tai Chi, as well.)
I'm only tangentally aware of pilates. From what I understand, it's an exercise routine that emphasizes the strength and conditioning of your 'core' - ie, the middle of your body: upper leg, abs, lower back, and so on. From what I understand, it's pretty good for you, but I've never done it myself.
EDIT - oh, for flexability? Probably yoga. Yoga masters are the folks you see on TV that fold themselves up into odd shapes and then stuff themselves into tiny boxes. However, that's well into the "Hindu form of enlightenment" aspect of yoga.
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done kickboxing for 4+ years, have done a couple of months of of yoga, know people who do both yoga and pilates
I'm 19 and have minor joint issues. I find that yoga is the easiest on the joints, and it's not boring. Do Power Yoga
You will love it.
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