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SLOW YOGA

Holding a pose will...

• Increase flexibility as you fight through tension and tightness.
• Improve muscular endurance with isometric (i.e., still) muscle contractions.
• Develop your mental toughness during uncomfortable positions (looking at you, chair pose!).

Try this 30-minute yoga routine for strength:

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POWER YOGA

Moving through rapid transitions will...

• Burn up to two more calories per minute than slow flows (that's 120 extra cals torched in an hour-long class), says new research.
• Increase muscle activation significantly, helping you get stronger faster (FYI, your muscles will recover during static poses).
• Reduce pulled-muscle injuries, thanks to the extra-dynamic stretches.

This article originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!