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By: NjJay

NjJay — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:12:57 +0000

For those out there even thinking about it should try some Yoga. I’m a 32 year old ex marine, and some of the stretches are just for lack of a better word phenomenal. I’m not gonna lie and say it was easy, but after just one class I liked the way I felt, and I loved what Yoga had to offer. Namaste.

By: Andrew Ilnicki

Andrew Ilnicki — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:03:43 +0000

Thanks John!

I have tried pilates, its ok not great for me. When I tried hot yoga at my wife’s insistence after sustaining an ankle injury from running it was like light switch.

one week of bikram healed it — and it hasnt been a problem since.

that series is unbelievably effective, there are elderly people taking classes to battle spine injuries, arthritis in your joints, EVERYTHING.

I’d love to get the Giants as a team to try it — they wont believe the results.

By: Andrew Ilnicki

Andrew Ilnicki — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00:39 +0000

you make a great point about running backs, but even so I hope Jacobs and Bradshaw show us why we love to put them at the top of the chart this week.

By: John Fennelly

John Fennelly — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:59:22 +0000

Great article…I mean great…..you are spot on. I know Strahan was into pilates, which many teams have now embraced…it’s a combination of yoga and fitness that I have tried, and let me tell you…it’s always made me feel better and more flexible….this is the first I’ve read about players engaging in hot yoga ..JF

By: Andrew Ilnicki

Andrew Ilnicki — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:58:37 +0000

@Jesse

Yoga is irreplaceable as a training technique for stretching, strengthening, healing, and prevention.

it is an all in one quality of life booster.

Hot Yoga if you have an injury nails it — there is no better solution for undoing the injury and reestablishing strength and suppleness in your muscles. the gym doesnt heal at the fundamental areas… yoga does.

give it a try — go to Bikram and you’ll feel what im talking about. you cant go once though, atleast 2 times within 24 hours!

By: Jesse Bartolis

Jesse Bartolis — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:54:49 +0000

I’ve been thinking about starting yoga (I haven’t). But Hopefully I’ll get around to it.

In response to your last comment on this article about the most indispensible New York Giants:

http://www.giantsgab.com/2009/09/24/the-most-indispensable-new-york-giants/#comments

I agree with you that Brandon Jacobs can set a tone for the team and that he is invaluable. But I think Running backs in general, with a few exceptions, are largely replaceable. I think the more important thing is the OL.

Also, despite how much I like Brandon Jacobs, I’ve seen the Giants succeed without him in the run game that’s why I had him at #8.

I’m getting a little nervous about all the injuries, the Buccaneers defense isn’t terrible.

But so far I’ve seen it likely that these folliwng players are out:

Danny Ware, Domenix Hixon, Hakeem Nicks, Justin Tuck, Aaron Ross, Kevin Dockery, Chris Canty

But NOT Clint Sintim. yet.

hopefully he can go.

By: Andrew Ilnicki

Andrew Ilnicki — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:39:54 +0000

ABSOLUTELY

“A friend then suggested Yoga and I have yet to sprain my ankle in seven years. Knock on wood!”

I am in the exact same boat!!! among other issues.

Yoga is the absolute best option to stretch and strengthen and prevent injury…. and many pro’s are using it to be the best competitor possible.

Thanks for the info Shane! Who else has a case study to share?

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:37:21 +0000

Yoga is bar none, any athlete’s best friend.
I watch a little blurb that tit is becoming a hot commodity in the NFL about 2-3 months ago.

My experience is not much different than most.
I love playing basketball, but kept turning my ankle. Several braces, a couple hundred dollars later, and nothing changed. A friend then suggested Yoga and I have yet to sprain my ankle in seven years. Knock on wood!

Many professional athletes have been doing Yoga that I am aware of for at least the last 15 years. I spoke with one instructor who’s client’s included Rick Fox and the U.S. Judo team.

It is clear that the “old” way of doing things is not adequate and some of these guys need to get the number for Toomer’s instructor immediately.