Ep. 442: When Yoga Works and When It Doesn't

Ep. 442: When Yoga Works and When It Doesn't

From Nutrition & Alternative Medicine by JJ Flizanes

April 7, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

JJ Flizanes discusses the effectiveness of yoga in achieving body results and the common misconceptions surrounding it.

In today’s episode, JJ breaks down a topic that confuses so many people— why yoga can feel amazing but still not deliver the body results you’re looking for . After 25+ years in the fitness and health industry, JJ shares the truth about exercise, body composition, and the biggest mistake people make when choosing how to move their bodies. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things… so why isn’t anything changing?” —this episode is for you. 🔑 What You’ll Learn Why yoga can feel like a “magic fix” (and when it actually works) The real reason some people lose weight doing yoga—and others don’t The difference between nervous system regulation vs. body transformation Why most exercise routines fail to change body composition How your body adapts—and why that leads to plateaus The importance of choosing the right exercise for your specific goal Why time spent exercising doesn’t always equal results 🧘‍♀️ Types of Yoga Covered JJ breaks down the most common styles of yoga and what they’re actually good for, including: Hatha Vinyasa Ashtanga Power Yoga Bikram / Hot Yoga Yin Restorative Kundalini Iyengar Chair Yoga Each serves a purpose—but not all of them are designed for…

People in this episode

Host: JJ Flizanes

Topics covered

  • yoga
  • exercise
  • body composition
  • fitness
  • health

Keywords

  • yoga
  • body results
  • exercise routines
  • body composition
  • fitness strategies

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