Lower Back Pain During PregnancyLower back pain is one of the most common problems associated with pregnancy. This is primarily due to the added weight carried in the front of the body. By being aware of the connection between the hips and the spine and planning your exercise around these principles, you can experience comfort, support and joy during your pregnancy. |  |
Modifying Exercise During PregnancyToday most women know they can and should exercise during pregnancy. What they may not know is how to modify particular exercises when balance becomes an issue.
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Important Exercises During PregnancyMany women decide to begin exercising when they find out they are pregnant in order to take better care of themselves. It is important to map out a realistic program with your physician and a qualified personal trainer or physical therapist that has experience working with pregnant women.
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Postural PainDid you know that each year more than one million people experience some form of back or neck pain? Physical therapy is one of the most effective choices for treating your pain quickly. |  |
Cancer Health and FitnessAlmost everyone has a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer.
While this is certainly devastating news, it doesn’t have to mean the end of an active life. Woman's Cancer Health and Fitness Program is designed to improve overall fitness by increasing strength and endurance, reducing pain, and improving function, and is for both men and women who have been diagnosed with cancer. |  |
Workout Fuel Most of us use exercise as a tool to lose weight and burn body fat. Make sure you practice good nutrition habits to maximize the amount of body fat you burn at your next workout.
Always eat before doing any physical activity to ensure your body has enough stored energy from carbohydrates to not only complete your exercise routine but also to start the fat burning process. Examples of healthy choices for meals or snacks before exercise include whole wheat toast with peanut butter, a piece of fruit, yogurt with granola or a cereal bar. Try to avoid choices with caffeine, a high amount of simple sugars, and choices without carbohydrates. A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has the educational background and training to help you manage your nutritional health. You can find these nutrition experts at Woman's! |  |
Bridging the Gap Between Therapy and Independent FitnessMaking the transition from being a physical therapy patient to a fitness club member is a big step and sometimes scary. By exercising regularly you can manage your health and stay injury free. Our goal through Forward Motion is to make the pursuit of wellness a way of life for our participants. |  |
Increase Your Metabolic RateAre diets exhausting you? Do you feel hungry but still skip meals when you are trying to lose weight? Well, it is time to leave old diet habits behind! Here are a few steps to help you increase your Metabolic Rate and lose weight by eating more calories, more often. - Start your day with breakfast
- Snack Smart 2 -3 times a day that include low fat dairy vegetables and whole grains
- Eat a balanced Lunch and Dinner that include vegetables and lean protein and whole grain starches
- Trade in your after dinner sweet treats with low fat dairy or fresh fruit choices
Join Nutrition Bites to discuss healthy eating and receive nutrition counseling and education in a group setting. |  |
What is Tai Chi?Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise with movements that originated as a martial art form. Tai Chi is practiced widely for its health, stress management and relaxation benefits. It also helps to improve balance and creates an awareness of how the body moves. Tai Chi helps to calm the mind and reduce stress by focusing your attention on the movements. Integrate your body, mind and spirit with techniques learned in Tai Chi. |  |
Great AssetsIt doesn’t seem fair, but women usually have more fat than men and store it in our hips and thighs. While losing fat and inches in one area is almost impossible, there are workouts that can help achieve better results. Focus on developing the lower body with strength and conditioning exercises. Our 6-week group personal training program works, and begins October 12 or 13. | 
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Vitamins and SupplementsMany supplements available may provide symptom relief for certain conditions. For the relief of menopause symptoms try supplements that include: For the relief of depression symptoms try supplements that include: - Valerian
- Lavender
- B Vitamins
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
For the relief of Joint Pain or Arthritis symptoms try supplements that include: - Evening Primrose
- Flaxseed oil
- Glucosamine
For more information on vitamins and supplements, attend our free seminar on Wednesday, September 9 at Woman's Center for Wellness. |  |
Healthier RouxThe heart of Louisiana is its cooking. Unfortunately, most of that cooking is high in fat and calories. So, I’d like to share my recipe for making a healthier crawish etouffee. (Adobe Acrobat required) |  |
Forward Motion: Older PopulationExercise can be a magic pill. Like medicine, it must be taken regularly and in the right amount in order to gain its wonderful health benefits at any age. Forward Motion provides a safe exercise program for home or a traditional fitness center environment appropriate for the health and fitness needs of clients new to exercise or therapy patients. |  |
Calorie Busting WorkoutsA regular workout routine may begin to get stale and ineffective. Once you have been exercising regularly, it is time to consider adding some intense, calorie burning workouts to your routine. Fitness Club members enjoy a variety of classes offered for different class time lengths and levels.
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Healthy PantryA healthy pantry should include wholesome whole grains, low sodium canned foods, smart snack choices, heart-healthy fats, bold flavors, and everyday produce. Whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals add fiber to our diet which can lower cholesterol and promote weight loss. Low sodium canned foods make it easy to prepare a quick and healthy meal. Snacks like kettle corn and granola bars provide beneficial nutrients without too many calories. We should use heart healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil rather than saturated and trans fat choices. Use vinegars, dried herbs, or low sodium Asian sauces for big flavors. Keeping a stocked healthy pantry will help you to make better choices; getting you one step closer to achieving your healthy eating goals. Use items from this list of health choices for your pantry. (Adobe Acrobat required) |  |
Measuring MetabolismWe now have a proven way to measure your metabolism at rest and provide you with a tailored plan to help. Melissa, our registered dietitian now uses the Med Gem system which measures how many calories her client is burning while sitting. If you are struggling with losing weight, make an appointment today to find out how we can help you make some permanent changes in your weight, health and metabolism. Call Woman's Center for Wellness at 225-924-8300 or email us. |  |
Reading Food LabelsReading food labels is an important part of creating a healthy lifestyle. But food labels have so much information on them that sometimes it can be confusing. Check is the serving size, evaluate the calories, and look at the Saturated Fat, Trans Fat and sodium and fiber. Reading food labels may make you grocery shopping trip longer, but in the end the health benefit of choosing the right food is worth it. Have our registered dietitian guide you through a grocery store tour and learn more about improving your shopping skills. |  |
Setting GoalsSometimes we can change our image of ourselves by committing to a goal and working towards it with physical and mental training. You may discover by setting these goals that the “means” may be more important than the “end.” At the Fitness Club we are here to help you reach those goals whether it’s by yourself or with a personal trainer. | 
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Svaroopa Yoga Svaroopa® yoga is a unique and powerfully transformative style of yoga that works simultaneously on all levels, physical, mental and emotional. Svaroopa® yoga classes are suitable for new and experienced women.
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Pilates Allegro ReformerWomen are always interested in the long and lean look that can be achieved on the Pilates Allegro Reformer. Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Specialty classes are offered through the Pilates Reformer program. You will attain a higher level of balance in your exercise program as you simultaneously strengthen and stretch your entire body, ultimately helping you develop greater strength, improved balance, ease of motion, and improved bone health.
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