The Voice of Southwest Louisiana January 2019 Issue
The Voice of Southwest Louisiana News Magazine January 2019
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techniques members can use<br />
to have a safe workout.<br />
Our goal is to provide you with<br />
the highest quality fitness<br />
experience to encourage an<br />
active and healthy lifestyle. We<br />
are confident as a member you<br />
will appreciate the value <strong>of</strong> our<br />
fitness center and services.<br />
Common Fitness FAQs<br />
QHow <strong>of</strong>ten should a person<br />
exercise?<br />
ATo maintain current fitness<br />
level, exercise 2-4 days a<br />
week (at least 20 minutes) and<br />
to lose weight, 4 or more days a<br />
week (at least 30 minutes).<br />
QWhat is Body Mass Index<br />
(BMI)?<br />
AIt is a statistical measure<br />
which compares a person’s<br />
weight and height and is used to<br />
estimate a healthy body weight<br />
based on height.<br />
QCan a person lose weight<br />
from a specific place on the<br />
body?<br />
A<strong>The</strong>re is no way to target<br />
weight loss to a specific<br />
area <strong>of</strong> the body, however with<br />
proper nutrition and exercise<br />
weight loss can easily be<br />
achieved.<br />
QShould a person stretch<br />
before or after a workout?<br />
AStretching should be done<br />
after warming up and after<br />
a workout.<br />
QHow long should a person<br />
rest a muscle after a<br />
workout?<br />
AIt is best to rest muscles 48<br />
to 72 hours after a workout.<br />
Studies show that there’s more<br />
to fitness than the work outs.<br />
To be consistent, develop<br />
a plan that changes eating<br />
habits and cutting back on or<br />
eliminating foods that keep<br />
you from reaching your goal <strong>of</strong><br />
a healthy and fit body.<br />
Make the commitment now<br />
to improve your health and<br />
develop an exercise routine<br />
that fits into your busy<br />
lifestyle. It can be done!<br />
Here’s a plan to consider<br />
if you're just starting out;<br />
1. Work out every day. Aim<br />
for 30 minutes <strong>of</strong> cardio<br />
every day.<br />
2. Strength train twice a week<br />
for two to three months.<br />
(or until you feel that<br />
exercise has become an<br />
ingrained part <strong>of</strong> your daily<br />
routine.)<br />
3. Stay loose.<br />
4. Include protein rich<br />
smoothies to boost energy.<br />
Fitness Center Hours <strong>of</strong><br />
Operation:<br />
Monday - Thursday<br />
5am - 9pm<br />
Friday 5am - 2pm<br />
Saturday 8am-2pm.<br />
Membership Fees start at<br />
only $15.00 a month.<br />
Call 337-495-5198 for a FREE<br />
one-day pass and a tour <strong>of</strong><br />
the facility! You won’t be<br />
disappointed.<br />
SWLA Center for Health Services<br />
"Caring for the<br />
Community, because<br />
at the Center is You!"<br />
SWLA Center for Health Services can support the whole person. <strong>The</strong> Center’s<br />
services include medical, dental, pediatrics, behavioral health, KidMed, podiatry,<br />
WIC, Diabetic Counseling, Nutrition, lab, and a full-service pharmacy.<br />
Volume 6 • Number 6 WWW.THEVOICEOFSOUTHWESTLA.COM <strong>January</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 11
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