Anthony Carillo - Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness

2005 by Anthony Carillo

Photographs 2005 by Rodale Inc.

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Photographs by Darryl Estrine Photographs on courtesy of Action Sports International

Book design by Susan P. Eugster

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Carillo, Anthony.

Iron yoga : combine yoga and strength training for weight loss and total body fitness / Anthony Carillo with Eric Neuhaus.

p. cm.

Includes index.

ISBN-13 9781609616380 ebook

ISBN-13 9781594862090 paperback

ISBN-10 1594862095 paperback

1. Aga yoga. 2. Weight training. 3. Physical fitness. 4. Weight loss. I. Neuhaus, Eric. II. Title.

RA781.68.C37 2005

613.7'046dc22

2005005636

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the following individuals who either played a huge role in this project, in some way were a part of the creation of Iron Yoga, or at some point influenced and touched my life in so many positive ways.

Mom, you have lived each day of your adult life with the desire to be the most incredible mother three boys could possibly havewe are so fortunate. Dad, ever since I was a little boy, you have always been my role model and hero. By example, you taught the meaning of respect, trust, hard work, and loyalty. From storytelling, help with homework, cheers at many baseball games, marathons, and ironman races, to encouraging us to reach for the starsyou both were always there for us. Thank you for your love, guidance, and devotion, and for instilling a solid foundation of values and morals that are my pillars of strength and endurance.

My brothers, John and Joeyyou guys are not only amazing brothers, but best friends. Your integrity, honesty, dedication to family, and tremendous hearts and souls make me proud to be your older brother. Thank you for your support and encouragement and for always being there.

My aunts, uncles, cousins, and late grandparents, thank you for making Sunday my favorite day of the week when I was growing up. The memories I have of family vacations and holidays together will last a lifetime.

My mother- and father-in-law, sisters-in-law, Marina, Laura, Stacey, and Christine, thank you for opening your arms and welcoming me into your family.

My nephews, Thomas and Christopher, and nieces, Daniela and Holly, you all bring tremendous joy to my life, and its terrific being your uncle.

The team of professionals at RodaleMargot Schupf, Andrew Gelman, Susan Eugster, Christine Bucks, Patricia Field, Jessica Roth, Sara Sellar, Nicole Lewis, Jessica Guff, Donald Silvey, and Bob Mezan. Also thanks to Peter Demas and Penny Price. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to create this book and video and share my workout with others. You all have made this experience such a positive one.

Eric Neuhaus, my coauthor, thanks for your assistance with my manuscript and your expertise and creativity in turning my workout and story into a book. We once talked about how it was so important for you to master the synergy between the mind-body-spirit and mind-muscle connectionsyou have definitely done so. Thanks for your patience and hard work.

Laleli Lopez, without your help and interest, all of this would not have been possible. You first planted the seed that the media should be alerted to my Iron Yoga creation, and you were instrumental in making the appropriate connections. Your countless hours, enthusiasm, and drive are greatly appreciated.

A special thanks to Maryann Donner, group fitness director of New York Health & Racquet Club, for giving me the opportunity to teach my first Iron Yoga class in Manhattan and taking such an interest in my growth and development. Thank you also to the following group fitness directors for including Iron Yoga on their schedules: Jill Oppenheimer, Michelle Ruocco, and Kim Mayer of Equinox; Dorian Pascoe and Paul Weiss of Asphalt Green; Jo-Ann Houston of the New York Athletic Club; Sharon Abeelhamid of Sharons Underground/Verols Gym; and John Boyd of Chelsea Piers. Thank you also to Jay Travis, director of marketing at New York Health & Racquet Club, for getting Iron Yoga exposure on TV, in magazines, and in newspapers.

My Uncle Dudy for creating the Iron Yoga logo, layout of my Web site, and the sketch of this books cover design. Your artistic talent is extraordinary, and I will always cherish the hours of stories you have shared with me spanning a remarkable 48 years of working on Madison Avenue as an art director.

Darryl Estrine and your staff for an incredible photo shoot of the Iron Yoga workout.

Lori Roth and NIKE for providing the apparel and yoga mats for our photo shoot.

Drew Hong for constructing the www.ironyoga.com Web site.

Van Cushny, Ronald Kaye, and Anne Vranos for your counseling, business, and legal advice.

Swim Coach Doug Stern for the opportunity to teach Iron Yoga during your triathlon camp on the beautiful beaches of Curaao at sunset.

Alan Ley and Andre Lapar of the USA Triathlon Coach Education and Development Center for giving me the opportunity to present an Iron Yoga workshop to newly certified triathlon coaches.

Maryann Herklotz for the opportunity to present an Iron Yoga workshop to the physical and occupational therapists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital.

My cousin and schoolteacher Louisa Markewitz for inviting me to Tangier Smith Elementary School to present Iron Yoga to the first- and second-grade students.

Nancy Lazar for the opportunity to teach Iron Yoga to your employees at International Strategy & Investment Group, Inc.

My friends David Lipsius, Tim Doran, Bob Gordon, Andrew Motola, David Schneider, Swim Coach Steve Shtab, teammates at Runners Edge and Asphalt Green Tri Club. It has been so incredibly fun taking my ironman journey with you and sharing training and racing experiences. Thank you also David Lipsius for your insight and advice relating to Iron Yoga and the numerous brainstorming sessions we shared.

My friends Andrea Rhodes and Amy McKoy, you were my first Iron Yoga students. Thank you for the hours you let me practice teaching and experimenting with new sequences and weight-training exercises. Your positive feedback and praise gave me the confidence that I could teach this workout to others.

My friend Judi Delmaestro for inviting me to watch the 1992 NYC Marathon. Feeling the energy of thousands of runners along First Avenue was the motivation and incentive for me to race the following year and eventually led to my love of long-distance running.