Most people think they need to be doing lots of intensive cardio to shed the pounds, but yoga fans will be pleased to hear that doing their favourite posess is an effective way of losing fat as well.

Women’s Health Magazine explored the benefits of yoga on weight loss, telling readers that relaxing the body reduces the stress hormone cortisol in the body.

A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care in 2016 showed that cortisol is actually a huge stumbling block for those trying to lose weight, so lowering these levels can assist those on a weight loss journey.

The key to this is being in a calorie deficit as well, making sure that the amount of food you are eating is not more than what you are using every day. Of course, the more you move, the more calories you burn, making this deficit larger.

However, those who do an activity they enjoy are more likely to stick at it for longer, rather than punishing themselves on a treadmill for a few weeks before ditching any exercise at all.

Practising three to five times a week, going on daily walks and focusing on dynamic poses will help burn fat, as well as alter the body composition as you gain strength, helping you to look leaner.

Hot yoga is particularly beneficial, as it allows you to warm the muscles more quickly, so you can push yourself that little bit harder during your class.

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