"acid" and "alkaline" exercises?

NoraKate · 01-04-15, 04:22 PM

whaaaaaaa........?

*squints eyes*
I smell bull

any info on this?

Jennifer R · 01-04-15, 05:44 PM

Sniff sniff . . . so do I. A big ol' pile of the stuff.

Where did you find such a reference?

NoraKate · 01-04-15, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer R

Sniff sniff . . . so do I. A big ol' pile of the stuff.

Where did you find such a reference?

I was picking up a gift card at my sister's gym

I knew there was a reason I worked out at home.....

FirmDancer · 01-04-15, 07:04 PM

I haven't heard the terms applied to exercise, only food. Some foods are more acid, others alkaline. Our bodies need more alkaline, but processed food is acid,

Based on that, I'm guessing their philosophy is that high-intensity, CNS-destroying workouts are "acid" and yoga-type/balancing workouts are "alkaline".

NoraKate · 01-04-15, 07:32 PM

aaaah
so it's slop over from a dubious diet fad

like the blood type diet and workouts

got it

Pat58 · 01-05-15, 08:50 AM

I just recently heard the term "alkalizing" in a Yin practice on YogaGlo. Personally, it makes sense to me, being someone who struggles with numerous food sensitivities/allergies, and who does better when incorporating more of the so-called alkaline foods.

Sue B · 01-05-15, 09:26 AM

Acid exercises:
Burpees
Crunches
Anything involving a zillion little pulses

Alkaline exercises:
Dancing
Shopping
Lovemaking
Eating a Five Guys burger

Demeris · 01-05-15, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sue B

Acid exercises:
Burpees
Crunches
Anything involving a zillion little pulses

Alkaline exercises:
Dancing
Shopping
Lovemaking
Eating a Five Guys burger

Well, it's clear I have an alkaline predisposition. The only Acid part of me is the zillion little pulses from Callanetics.

Sophie · 01-05-15, 10:55 AM

I honestly can't think of any reason this would exist aside from the old lactic acid myth (lactic acid does exist, just the whole "oh I'm still sore from all that lactic acid in my muscles from that workout I did yesterday" thing).

I know Jen is waiting for me to say this so....

....it sounds like a pantload

Sophie · 01-05-15, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat58

I just recently heard the term "alkalizing" in a Yin practice on YogaGlo. Personally, it makes sense to me, being someone who struggles with numerous food sensitivities/allergies, and who does better when incorporating more of the so-called alkaline foods.

Pat, I can see it for food, sure. I just can't see it for exercise, and feel like it's being thrown out there as the potential newest fitness buzzword. Like what's next, gluten free exercise?

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01-04-15, 04:22 PM
NoraKate VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: pittsburgh	"acid" and "alkaline" exercises? whaaaaaaa........? squints eyes I smell bull any info on this? __________________ you can have my caffeine when you pry it from my cold dead hands

01-04-15, 05:44 PM
Jennifer R VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sonoma County, CA	Sniff sniff . . . so do I. A big ol' pile of the stuff. Where did you find such a reference? __________________ Jennifer R Dancin' in Paradise "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused"--Elvis Costello

01-04-15, 07:04 PM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	I haven't heard the terms applied to exercise, only food. Some foods are more acid, others alkaline. Our bodies need more alkaline, but processed food is acid, Based on that, I'm guessing their philosophy is that high-intensity, CNS-destroying workouts are "acid" and yoga-type/balancing workouts are "alkaline". __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

01-04-15, 07:32 PM
NoraKate VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: pittsburgh	aaaah so it's slop over from a dubious diet fad like the blood type diet and workouts got it __________________ you can have my caffeine when you pry it from my cold dead hands

01-05-15, 08:50 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	I just recently heard the term "alkalizing" in a Yin practice on YogaGlo. Personally, it makes sense to me, being someone who struggles with numerous food sensitivities/allergies, and who does better when incorporating more of the so-called alkaline foods.

01-05-15, 09:26 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Acid exercises: Burpees Crunches Anything involving a zillion little pulses Alkaline exercises: Dancing Shopping Lovemaking Eating a Five Guys burger __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

01-05-15, 10:55 AM
Sophie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Alberta	I honestly can't think of any reason this would exist aside from the old lactic acid myth (lactic acid does exist, just the whole "oh I'm still sore from all that lactic acid in my muscles from that workout I did yesterday" thing). I know Jen is waiting for me to say this so.... ....it sounds like a pantload __________________ Sophie be as relaxed as you can be, as you do what you gotta do. ~erich schiffman