Let DDP Yoga Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
DDP Yoga, the exercise program developed by former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, is best known as the workout that inspired disabled veteran Arthur Boorman’s incredible transformation.
When Boorman started DDP Yoga, he had been told he’d never be able to walk again without crutches. After 10 months of DDP Yoga, he had lost 140 pounds and was able to walk and even run unassisted. (Click here to watch the viral video of his amazing journey.)
The DDP Yoga workouts rely heavily on 13 poses known as the Diamond Dozen. The poses are loosely based on traditional yoga poses, but adds dynamic resistance so you’re flexing all of your muscles as you move from one position to another. This increases your heart rate and gets your body into the fat burning zone.
At first glace, DDP Yoga looks really easy. Even though I’m not in very good shape at all, I got through most of the poses without too much trouble. The ones I couldn’t do had modifications shown to make them easier. The next day, however, I was sore all over.
DDP isn’t joking when he says dynamic resistance will give you a good workout.
For me, the main appeal of this program is that DDP gives off a down-to-earth vibe. I’m not a huge fan of traditional workout videos because the instructors always have a fake perkiness that gets on my nerves.
DDP comes across as a normal, everyday sort of guy-which was surprising to me because I was expecting all of the over the top theatrics I’ve always associated with professional wrestling. If you want an instructor who manages to be motivating without being annoying, DDP is the guy for you.
If you are looking for an exercise program you can do with your spouse, DDP Yoga is a great choice because it has more “macho” appeal than most other workout options. The DDP website is filled with testimonials from wrestlers, boxers, and football players who swear by the program, as well as amazing success stories from everyday men and women.
I was thrilled when my husband expressed an interest in trying this with me since we both need to make fitness a priority in 2014. We also really liked that the program only 20 minutes a day three days a week, so it seems doable even if you have a super busy schedule or just hate breaking a sweat.
DDP Yoga is available exclusively through the DDP Yoga website. There are several different options, but I’d suggest getting Pack 1 with the workouts, poster, and program guide. I found the poster helpful in jogging my memory regarding how to perform specific poses and the program guide has nutrition tips that can help with your weight loss efforts.
Disclaimer: Product samples were provided by the manufacturer for the purpose of preparing this review.
Photo credit: DDP Yoga
