9 Workouts that Don’t Burn as Many Calories as You Think

Yoga

“Yoga is a great restorative activity for both the body and the mind, but many yoga classes do not involve a lot of movement,” says Ariana Fotinakis, a personal trainer with Trainerize.me. “Holding a pose for a long period of time might feel challenging for your muscles, but you aren’t burning a lot of calories while you’re doing it.” To get more bang for your buck, try a vinyasa (flow) class, which includes more movement and will increase your heart rate more than a hatha class. Don’t worry yogis, yoga has plenty of other health benefits.