BIKRAM WAY OF LIFE
- By loramarie03
- 30 May, 2012
- 22 Comments
We’ve decided that we are going to turn our apartment into a Bikram Yoga studio for the summer. If a stagnant 87* isn’t hot enough, we still have the option to turn on the radiators.
It’s a little cooler today so I’ll stop my whining. Although I must say its cooler because I have all of the fans on high and the windows wide open right now… if you like to feel your hair whipping in the wind, definitely a good atmosphere for you (maybe we can advertise that as a special feature of Bikram?!).
This morning I kicked off Kara’s core challenge after my four mile run. Oh. My. God. No wonder why my abs are so flabby. Doing this workout three times a week will definitely make a difference. I had to switch out some of the workouts since we don’t have a stability ball (must invest in one pronto). I also had the help of my personal trainer to keep track of my reps this morning.
He’s available for hire this summer too. For extra motivation, he’ll throw in some head butts. Beware that the sound of food clinking in his bowl makes him go ADD and forget that you exist.
I finished up my workout with the burpee challenge. Today was 31. While I can get through more without having to take a break (today it was 15), I have to take more frequent breaks the higher the number goes. It took me 15 more seconds today just to do one more burpee than yesterday.
Now that my whole body feels like a jellied donut, it’s time to get the day started. (Is it sad that I wish I could do more torturous workouts instead of going to work?!)
What do you think about Bikram Yoga? I’ve never tried it and not sure how I’d like it since I always feel 20* hotter than it really is.
How do you keep your abs in shape?
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Not sad at all. I wish I could work from home sometimes just so that I could workout more. Can you say treadmill desk? girl can dream
That would be amazing. I wish it was an option that co's paid for office workers.
I’ve done Bikram twice. The first time I went I told my friend that it should be used as a form of torture. Then my memory faded and the second time I went my loathing was cemented. I don’t consider it yoga at all! BUT… I have a few friends who adore it.
Hahah I could see myself saying the same thing! I’ve never tried yoga before and not sure it would be a good fit for me…
I bet you'd like vinyasa, but I get that you're not sure about the fit. I feel that way about Pilates.
My abs are pathetic!! I went to a spin+abs class today and the abs killed me, it was embarrassing! I seriously need to step up my game.
Hahah I'm the same way!! I hope this helps.
I am not much of a yoga person even though I know it would be good for me since I am so not flexible. I do abs everyday. Usually just 10-15 minutes- I probably should do more…..oh well!
That's good!! That's better than what I usually do.
I enjoy it. I get bored with it though because it is the same poses in every class. I have a gym that does different types of yoga in heated rooms and I like that even better.
Oh that sounds cool! Do you do yoga often?
I try for once a week
Bikram yoga will definitely feel hotter than it is because 1. they control the humidity as well and 2. when you pack people into the room the heat naturally rises.
Oof controlling the humidity just sounds like it adds an element of toughness!
I am glad I am not the only one who has to take a break with all of the burpees!!! How cute is that cat?!?! Love it!
Hahha thanks!! YES my friend keeps telling me I need to do the 7 min challenge… I seriously don’t think I could make it.
i haven’t been timing my burpees….but that’s a good idea! I added my burpees to the end of my workout today, I thought I might puke, haha
Glad I'm not the only one… yesterday I was sick to my stomach for like three hours afterwards.
What a coincidence! I’ve been looking for a Bikram yoga studio AND a cat personal trainer!!
Just kidding, I could never do Bikram yoga. I would die. Hot Vinyasa is perfect for me-I think it only gets to about 90 degrees!
Hahah come on over to Brooklyn!! 2 for the price of 1, hahaha.
I haven't tried Bikram but I have thought of turning the heat up in my condo and doing a yoga dvd
I don't know how you survive without AC. I have my list of living "must-haves": central air, indoor parking, in-unit laundry!
I never thought I'd live without it, and without having laundry in our apartment! But to have those you have to be like a Wall Street superstar here…