Experts weigh in on a popular fitness question: Should you do yoga before or after a workout?

Here’s what you should probably know.

But when it comes to incorporating yoga into your fitness routine, timing can make all the difference.

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So is it better to do yoga before or after your workout?

Heres what they had to say about optimizing your routine for the best results.

Should you do yoga and another workout on the same day?

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Yes, you could do yoga before or after your workout.

It can be a fantastic way to get the best of both worlds.

Yoga balances things out.

Woman doing hip exercises

It stretches tight muscles, helps with flexibility, and even speeds up recovery.

But how you structure the two activities can vary based on your fitness routine.

Find the style and duration that works best for you.

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Just dont go too hard, adds Horton.

After a hard workout, you wont want to do a super challenging yoga practice, says Teragawa.

You want to use it more as a cooldown to relax and recover.

Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

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Is it for physical benefits?

Is it more of a mentality practice?

This will help guide you.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

But if you prefer using yoga as a relaxation technique, a post-exercise practice may work better for you.

Its also important to assess the key in and intensity of your workouts.

If its super intense, dial back on the yoga and do a more gentle practice, says Teragawa.

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Why not try it all?

Be active and keep it exciting, says Horton.

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