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With the ever increasing Diabetes and other lifestyle disorder menace, it is almost mandatory for every one to engage in one or the other sort of physical activities. Dance and sports are the best options, Gym and Yoga are also equally god ones. So, here is a small debate about which one to choose. 

Like I said, Dance and sports are the best options because -
If planned perfectly, it can involve all the family members.

There is obvious enjoyment quotient.

It improves family / friendship bonding.

Between gym and yoga, it is a tricky choice to make. Here are a few considerations.

Gym or Yoga?

Gym advantages:

Gym workout helps to improve muscle mass and to burn calories quickly. Yoga exercises concentrate more on stretching and maintaining postures.

If you do gym or Yoga continuously for one hour, you will lose more calories in gym workout than Yoga exercises.

To lose weight quickly, gym and exercise is a better option than Yoga.

For youngsters above 18 years of age, gym looks a better option because a good physique can be quickly achieved and maintained by gym workouts.

In physically challenged people, it is easier to do selected gym exercises than Yoga.

Yoga advantages:

Both Yoga and gym workouts emphasize on patterned and controlled breathing, Yoga helps for a more controlled breathing.

Yoga (and pranayama) helps to improve concentration, while no such benefits can be expected out of gym.

Yoga postures and exercises involve most of the muscles of the body, but in gym, usually the workout is concentrated in specific groups of muscles.

Yoga postures and exercises involve stretching type of exercises, hence Yoga is more suitable for children up to 18 years. as it promotes proper bone growth and overall development.

Women might not like a muscular arm, which tends to develop out of gym.

There are more chances of injury with gym than in yoga.

Conclusion:

Dance and sports are best options for physical workouts, any given day.

Gym or Yoga? – It is better to decide on case to case basis.

For children and teenagers up to 18 years of age, Yoga is better as it promotes growth and much-needed concentration in studies.

For youngsters after 18, gym looks a better option as it helps to maintain a good physique and muscles. Though, Yoga is also good option for them.

For  obese people, Gym is better to lose weight quickly

For those who are already fit, for older people, and who are passionate and inclined about Yoga, Yoga is better choice.

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