Anaerobic and aerobic exercise demystified

Anaerobic and aerobic exercise demystified

Have you ever been caught in a sudden rain squall without an umbrella, made a mad dash to your car and found that you were suddenly out of breath? That’s an example of anaerobic exercise, as is jumping, lifting weights and running hills. Anaerobic means without oxygen, and this type of activity means your muscles need more energy than can be supplied by burning fat.

A growing community: Charlotte yoga teachers

A growing community: Charlotte yoga teachers

For many Charlotters, yoga is an important component to everyday life here. From meditation at the beach, to classes at the Berry Farm and with studios just over town lines, yoga has touched all corners of Charlotte. Spending my first summer here in three years, I felt drawn to learn more about the yoga community while also exploring my own practice.