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Is yoga a good substitue to resistance training?
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Well not really: Yoga is muscle stretching and relaxation. It is not taking yur muscles. It stretches the tendons and the muscles. But I am no expert on yoga - you need to ask a yoga instructor.
Answered 11/15/2012
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