Practice Yoga Here's How My Yoga Practice Makes Me a Better Gym Rat With physical fitness, a little intention goes a long way. Share Icon Share Bookmark Icon Save (Photo: Canva)I am a gym rat insofar as I go to the gym about five mornings a week. As it turns out, all I needed to hit the gym was more time on my yoga mat. After completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training this spring, I felt more in touch with my body than ever before. Your definition of a gym rat may differ from mine; I don’t prioritize fitness over everything and likely never will.