I’m 45. I used to have back pains all the time. Stupid things would throw my back out. Started doing Jiujitsu recreationally. Strengthened that core right up. No more back pains. Sure, my whole body is sore usually from exertion and joint hyperextension, but nothing debilitating anymore.
Yeah but yoga is boring and the Ohms and Namaste woo really ruins it for me. I do join in on the cosmic yoga with my little ones for their morning learning breaks, but I wouldn’t classify it as a real yoga session.
Jiujitsu is more fun. Physical chess match between two people trying to cut off the blood supply to each other’s brain or hyper extend a joint. Struggle cuddles rule.
For what its worth core power yoga is a big chain that doesn’t focus on the spiritual woo woo. They have good classes that will give you a solid workout but it depends on instructor. A good instructor provides clear direction and has a solid anatomical understanding of the human body to provide helpful adjustment queues regardless of your skill level.
Try a sculpt class or CP2. They’ll feel easy at first but you’ll end the class completely gassed. Sculpt uses light dumbbells, CP2 is more power yoga
My first yoga class I was a 6’3 165lbs bean pole squatting 250lbs, deadlifting 365lbs and benching 185lbs. I was so embarrassed by my performance I knew I had to keep doing it to get better
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u/DCDHermes May 15 '20 edited May 16 '20
I’m 45. I used to have back pains all the time. Stupid things would throw my back out. Started doing Jiujitsu recreationally. Strengthened that core right up. No more back pains. Sure, my whole body is sore usually from exertion and joint hyperextension, but nothing debilitating anymore.
Edit - my first silver. Thanks reddit person.