There is no question that the hardest part for me has been following the strict diet, but with the mindset that only I can do the hard work for me (as well as the My Fitness Pal app on my phone to log the foods I ate), I have maintained my goals and haven’t missed a workout yet. Yoga History Yoga is said to be as old as civilization Some of the earliest evidence is from yoga poses depicted in stone seals from 3000BC There is no written book, guide or manual for yoga. I didn’t think I’d have fun losing weight. Check with your doctor before you begin DDP Yoga or any regular exercise program. Instead of maintaining the negative perception (stereotypes like real men don’t do yoga or it can’t help me lose weight), I used my love of wrestling and the unique chance to do a workout led by a legend like DDP to get excited about the program.Īs if the aura that surrounds the former WCW world champion wasn't enough, the wrestling references that are littered throughout the workout-like the Diamond Cutter, figure-four stretches and kickouts-have made the workouts through the first week challenging and fun. While I don’t have an amazingly inspirational story like Arthur, Roberts or Hall, I had the desire to get in better shape and the need to increase my activity level.

After being told he would never walk without assistance again and gaining weight over the last 15 years, he discovered DDP Yoga and has completely turned his life around.Īdd in the stories of triumph from wrestling legends like Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and Scott Hall-each has made strides in overcoming addiction and getting their lives back on track, as chronicled by author Keith Elliot Greenberg-and this was a program that came with plenty of hype and anticipation. The higher your heart rate is, the quicker your body burns fat.

This also helps increase your heart rate and allows you to enter your fat burning zone. The slow and mindful movements will tone your body. Boorman is a veteran that was injured in the Gulf War. There’s no doubt that DDP routines which include lots of holding in plank pose, slow-burn yoga pushups and lunges will tone your shoulders, chest, arms, core, and quads. DDP Yoga requires full body strength, including those lesser-known stabilization muscles.

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