5 Reasons Why Real Men Do Yoga [VIDEO]

Contrary to what you might think, Yoga is the rugged man's path to a stronger core and a healthier life. Trust me, only real men have what it takes to complete a Yoga class.

Seriously, pound for pound, men who do Yoga are the strongest guys in the gym. There used to be a Yoga instructor at my gym who also had an interest in weight training. This dude was a total bean pole; about 6'2", 160 pounds on a good day. That having been said, though, he could out-lift any of the hard core body builders.

So, why is Yoga so effective for men? The reasons are endless, but here are our top five:

• When performed properly, most poses improve muscle tone and build core strength in the abs
• With improved strength and flexibility comes improved posture.
• You can enjoy less stress and more calm after a great Yoga session.
• More and more men are expressing concern over heart disease, and Yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure.
• There is a strong probably that if you're male, and you attend a Yoga class, you might be the only member of your gender in a room full of women, most of which are hot.

There you have it, five good reasons why only real men take Yoga.