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Which is better for weight reduction-yoga or aerobics?
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Aerobics: Aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day is an excellent way to burn fat resulting in better weight loss than one can get from yoga. Yoga is important for flexibility and core strengthening, however.
Answered 1/20/2012
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High impact: Sustained exercise for at least 20 minutes has been found to increase basal metabolic rate for up to 48 hours. Yoga is good for stress reduction.
Answered 12/13/2016
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