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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Exercise
Confused between yoga mats and dumbbells? Let’s settle the debate with facts.
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Choosing depends on whether your goal is weight loss, flexibility, muscle building, or mental peace.
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Yoga improves flexibility, posture, stress levels, and sleep quality—perfect for overall wellness.
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Lifting weights, cardio sessions, and HIIT at the gym build strength, stamina, and promote weight loss.
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Dynamic yoga styles like power yoga or vinyasa burn calories and reduce belly fat over time.
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Resistance training boosts metabolism, helping you burn fat even at rest.
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Regular yoga reduces anxiety, lowers cortisol, and enhances mood.
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Yoga is low-impact. Gym workouts carry more risk if done with poor form or no supervision.
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Yoga can be done anywhere, anytime. Gym needs equipment and often a membership.
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Yes, Yoga on rest days can complement your gym routine by improving recovery and flexibility.
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Choose What You Enjoy. For muscle goals: Gym. For mind-body balance: Yoga. For both: Do both! Your consistency matters most.
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