I worked out like Nigella Lawson for a week — here’s what I learned about the 66-year-old’s ‘slow’ exercise routine
Here's everything I learned about Nigella's workout routine.
Nigella Lawson, the 66-year-old host of the new Great British Bake Off, has been praised for her anti-diet philosophy. Instead of resorting to calorie counting or dieting, she attested to a single workout: Iyengar yoga. This form of yoga, which contrasts faster ones like Vinyasa, concentrates on maintaining difficult poses for longer durations.
By keeping muscles under tension for an extended period, Iyengar yoga can enhance muscle strength and endurance as it maintains muscles under tension longer. Over time, lean muscle can burn more calories at rest than fat tissue, elevating your resting metabolic rate.
The benefits of Iyengar yoga encompass improved posture, as it emphasizes finding balance and symmetry in the body. The practice can be particularly effective in treating chronic back pain, given its emphasis on improving posture and alignment. Additionally, Iyengar yoga promotes stress reduction, lowers heart rate, reduces anxiety, and aids in managing hypertension. It is also a low-impact form of yoga, making it suitable for those recovering from injuries or seniors.
In the article, the author tried Iyengar yoga for a week and shared their experience. As a runner who moves quickly even when not running, the author found Iyengar yoga to be a slow-paced, challenging workout. While the author appreciated the slow pace and focus on breathing, they preferred faster workouts like Vinyasa flow or Pilates. Despite this, the author plans to incorporate yoga classes into their routine, following Nigella Lawson's advice to find joy in exercise.
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