The folks at KMR Communications shared some information with me on a new fitness program you can practice at home – Pulse Yoga.
Pulse Yoga is a combination of yoga flow, Pilates, core fusion and weight training, created to be an easy, quick, and fun way to incorporate multiple fitness disciplines into your everyday workout.
Pulse Yoga was created by Argie Tang and Prisca Boris, both accomplished yoga practitioners. It is available four different DVDs, each offering a different twist on traditional yoga workouts. Pulse Yoga I: Basic, Pulse Yoga II: Balance & Tone, Pulse Yoga III: Stamina & Strength, and Pulse Yoga Express. Each DVD features challenging and fun workouts ranging from 1 hour to 30 minutes in length.
How Does Pulse Yoga Compare to Traditional Exercise Routines?
Heart-pumping, cardiovascular exercise has not often been linked to yoga, due to its gentle, slower approach to fitness. For this reason, many people doubt the effectiveness of yoga as a main form of exercise. According to Prisca Boris, co-founder of Pulse Yoga, “the combination of free weights and micro movements in yoga create a more intense, full-body workout. It strengthens and tones key areas such as the abs, lower back, upper arms, and glutes, all while teaching core awareness.”
In an eight-week study conducted by Dr. Paul Arciero Head of Exercise Physiology at Skidmore College, participants who practiced Pulse Yoga three times a week, for 60-75 minutes a day, experienced positive results in the form of decreased body weight, hip/waist circumference, and cholesterol. The study also found Pulse Yoga to be as effective as functional training when it comes to total body fat loss, and aerobic fitness levels.
According to Dr. Arciero, “Pulse Yoga is a scientifically proven fitness concept that provides numerous benefits to one’s health. After the conclusion of my eight-week study, I had many participants ask to continue the program on their own, because of their fantastic results and experience.”
What Makes Pulse Yoga Different?
“Pulse Yoga is a new concept that adds the elements of toning and strengthening the muscles, targeting specific trouble spots, and defining the arms and glutes,” says Argie, “I wanted to create one, great routine that is light and fun.” Pulse Yoga is Argie’s new way of looking at postures, and adding new dimension to yoga for fitness.
“Through the four different DVDs, which are all on the same skill level and difficulty, you can choose to mix and match your routines, depending on which workouts you like best,” says Argie, “it is perfect for people who want to build bone density, create firm, sculpted arms, toned buttocks, and a flat stomach without having to go to the gym.”
Who Can Benefit from Pulse Yoga?
Prisca notes that Pulse Yoga is great for anyone who is interested in increasing their strength and wants to improve their overall bone density and health. Argie and Prisca have introduced Pulse Yoga to everyone from professional athletes to young adults, noting each group gains something different and important from the class. “For athletes, Pulse Yoga can help lessen recovery time and improve performance. Young adults enjoy the class because they learn about their own bodies and understanding balance,” says Prisca, “women of all ages, especially those who are older and concerned about their bone health, are perfect candidates for the system since it incorporates weight training in a gentle way.”
About Pulse Yoga
Pulse Yoga is a result of Yoga Instructor Argie Tang’s personal quest to find yoga routines that accomplish much more than other yoga styles. After being diagnosed with osteopenia, Argie began incorporating weight training into her yoga practice, in an effort to add more toning, strengthening, and muscle definition without using machines in a gym. Pulse Yoga combines all of the best elements and disciplines of Pilates, Weight Training, and Yoga. It includes micro movements that primarily target areas such as the gluteus muscles, abdominals, upper arms and lower back. These micro movements within the yoga postures are highly effective with results that are noticeable immediately. Pulse Yoga DVDs are available in I (Basic), II (Strength & Stamina), III (Balance & Tone), and Express Versions, for $14.99 each. For more information, please visit www.pulseyoga.com
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The winner of this giveaway will receive a free Pulse Yoga EXPRESS DVD.
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THE SMALL PRINT.
US addresses only please. This contest will end on Monday 09/07/09 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 1:27 am
I’d like to start with Pulse Yoga 1-the basic DVD. It’s best to start any exercise routine at the beginning and proceed slowly.
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on Sep 1st, 2009 at 1:28 am
I subscribe via email.
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on Sep 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
Benita,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
Benita,
Sounds like a good plan.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
I would like to “try” the Pulse Yoga 1 Basic. Maybe an old dog can learn new tricks. lol Never hurts to try.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I like all of them, but the Balance and Tone would be most beneficial for me.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Subscriber!
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Marci,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Marci,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Marci,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Marj,
Tina Turner did but then she was not that old herself–neither are you–and it was meditation.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I’d like to try the Pulse Yoga I Basic DVD.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I am an e-mail subscriber.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Nancy,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 1st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Nancy,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 am
I would like to try Pulse Yoga III Stamina & Strength.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:03 am
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on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 am
I’d like the Pulse Yoga Basic because I think starting at the beginning and working through these would be beneficial.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 am
I get your RSS feed via google reader.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 am
You are a Technorati Favorite.
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on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
Merrmaid,
Thank you. Incidentally, do you swim?
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
Merrmaid,
Hi again.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
Merrmaid,
Welcome to the site.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
Dan,
Muscle building?
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:29 am
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on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
I just started practicing yoga about a month ago and so far I’m loving it. The addition of hand weight sounds interesting. I would like the Pulse Yoga I Basic since I’m just starting but they all sound very beneficial.
Thanks for the chance to win!
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Kimberly,
I think all exercise should be explored as options.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
The balance and tone video looks interesting.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Caroline,
Great things to work on.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
The Pulse Yoga I Basic sounds like it would be a good place to start and then work my to the others. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I subscribe to your feed via rss! Thanks again!
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Rebecca,
Why thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Rebecca,
I like the prizes to vary if possible to appeal to all interests and talents. Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Pulse Yoga Basics looks good to me! Thanks for the chance to win!!
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I subscribe by Google!
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I follow on Twitter! natdey
on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 11:42 pm
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I blogged!
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on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 am
balance and tone seems good!
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 12:39 am
subscriber
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 12:39 am
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on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
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on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
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on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
DG,
Hi again.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
DG,
Appreciate your following.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
DG,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
DG,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Natalie,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Natalie,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Natalie,
Appreciate it.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Natalie,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I would like to try the stamina and strength DVD.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I follow you on Twitter under the name ferbird.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Jen,
Appreciate your following.
Pat.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Jen,
Way to go.
Pat.
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Pulse Yoga Basics interests me the most!
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I follow on Twitter as monkeyami!
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I subscribe with Reader!
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I have your button on my sidebar!
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on Sep 5th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Cindy,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 6th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I’d be interested in the Balance and Tone dvd, since I have neither, lol.
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on Sep 6th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I follow you on twitter (27lisa27).
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on Sep 6th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I follow via google.
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on Sep 7th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Lisa,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 7th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Lisa,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 7th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Lisa,
Everything is relative–your standards must be realistic with reasonable expectations. Don’t beat on yourself.
Pat.
on Sep 7th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Pulse Yoga III Stamina & Strength would interest my neighbor who is very much into Yoga.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
on Sep 7th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
diand,
Woorking out together would make the time go by better.
Pat.