Try Yoga at Gyms in New York and New Jersey

Yoga is an excellent way to improve fitness for anyone of any age or activity level. Why? Because when you are working against your own body weight, you build strength without stressing your joints. And balancing postures engage your core muscles and build core body strength.

You need not be flexible to benefit from yoga—one beginner class a week can contribute to your overall health and fitness even if you can’t wrap your legs around your head. In addition, yoga is usually a safe exercise when you are recovering from an injury. But be smart and avoid poses that irritate an injured area or that require movements that you can’t handle until the injury is healed.

There are types of yoga to fit almost any fitness level or interest. If you want a more active yoga practice, try ashtanga or bikram yoga. If you want to focus on body alignment, opt for iyengar or kripalu. Caveat: Some classes have more of a spiritual element than others, so you may need to sample a few classes and styles before you find the right fit.

Ready to try yoga? Getting a gym membership with give you access to yoga classes. Let Exchange Place match you with gyms in New York and New Jersey.