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Still, research classifies hot yoga as light-to-moderate intensity, meaning that you’ll see an increase in your heart rate, but it won’t be to the upper-limits of your heart rate zones. (An older study done by the American Council on Exercise found that women’s heart rates increased to 72 percent of their maximum heart rate, or Zone 3, during a hot yoga session.)
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“When you perform the same exercises over and over, your muscles, joints, and nervous system become more efficient at those movements,” causing progress to plateau, explained Erin Nitschke, CPT, a certified personal trainer and American Council on Exercise health coach. “Changing your workout routine periodically helps you continue to challenge your body, improve your strength and endurance, and keep your workouts mentally engaging.”
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Then there’s the advice that applies to everyone: hydrate, go gently and listen to your body. The latter is particularly important; a study conducted by the American Council on Exercise on the risks associated with Bikram yoga recommended watching for fatigue, headaches, dizziness, general weakness, paleness, cold, clammy skin and profuse sweating.
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