Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness (Paperback)

by Anthony Carillo (Author), Eric Neuhaus (Author) "Yoga is such an incredible discipline for the mind, body, and spirit..." (more)
Key Phrases: top dumbbell heads, right dumbbell, softly close your eyes, Sun Salutation, Lateral Raise, Downward-Facing Dog (more...)

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Product Description
Bodysculpting meets yoga in this revolutionary workout from Ironman triathlete Anthony Carillo. Learn to combine yoga poses with upper-body work for super-fast results. Add more power to your yoga routine! Developed by Anthony Carillo when he was training for the 'super bowl' of triathlons, the Ironman World Championship, the Iron Yoga method has quickly become one of the hottest fitness routines on the East Coast, and Carillo's innovative approach has already been featured in Men's Journal, Yoga, Fitness, Men's Fitness, Elle, and on CNN.

About the Author

ANTHONY CARILLO is a nationally ranked Ironman triathlete and creator of the Iron Yoga method. He teaches Iron Yoga classes at several New York City Fitness Clubs, including Equinox and NY Health & Racquet Clubs. He lives in Great Neck, New York.

ERIC NEUHAUS is a writer, journalist, and former television producer for ABC News 20/20. He is also the coauthor of The World's Fittest You: Four Weeks to Total Fitness. He lives and works in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books; 1 edition (May 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594862095
• ISBN-13: 978-1594862090
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #382,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear & Instructive, September 23, 2005

By	J. S. Levine (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm not usually a fan of exercise books. However, I find Iron Yoga to be different than the usual fare. The author's writing style is more personal and connecting. I can feel his passion for the topic. As you read it you'll understand why this variation of yoga came about and why it works so well.

I especially like the instructive text under each position. There is nothing worse than just having a picture to explain a position. Iron Yoga has just the right combination of pictures and text. The author is very clear and writes with the authority of an instructor. I highly recommend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Program, October 23, 2005

By	JR (Missouri) - See all my reviews

Recently, I started doing yoga with my wife and discovered a whole new dimension of fitness. My fitness objectives basically consist of weight control, muscle tone and staying as healthy as possible in order to do the other things I enjoy for as long as possible. This all boils down to eating less and moving more.

I'm only a novice, but this book and companion DVD have been a tremendous help. The book is best as reference tool when you want to explore details, background or study the pictures and descriptions. The DVD allows you to get started immediately.

Iron Yoga combines light weight training (2-5 lb dumbbells) with traditional Power Yoga poses to give you a full body workout. No argument here. It uses four types of poses: standing, seated, prone (face down), and supine (face up). The book illustrates all the poses with very good photos and explanations. One excellent aspect of both the book and DVD is that there are also examples of modified poses for beginners and intermediate experience levels. I found these especially helpful. Even with the 2 lb dumbbells, these poses are pretty tough, but well worth the effort. You can add weight as you become accustomed to a given weight level.

The book says that you benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don't know about that, but I've decided to replace my exercise workouts with the Iron Yoga routines combined with a good walking program.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Was Surprised and Pleased, November 14, 2005

By	Cheryl L. Malone (Costa Mesa, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a yoga teacher I buy many videos to see what others are doing. I was pleasantly surprised to see and experience this video. It is done with mindfulness and is very effective. If it becomes too easy to do the tree, I have my students close their eyes; now when that becomes too easy I will have them use light weights. The speed in which this is done is to avoid injury and I thank the instructor for that.