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With the holiday season in full swing everyone is busier than ever and it might be hard to find time to get those extra steps in. Luckily the Aspen Clinic of Louisiana is here with a few festive tips to help you get your body moving during the Christmas season. 

Get Your Steps in While Getting Things Done 

There are actually a few really simple ways to get moving that you may not have even thought of. The first tip is to park farther away from the store while doing your holiday shopping. This is a great way for you to get those steps in while still getting things done and crossing people off your shopping list. 

Fun and Festive Ways to Include the Whole Family

Taking a walk around your neighborhood to see all of the Christmas lights is also a great way to get in the spirit while also getting exercise. This is a great way to burn a few calories after having dinner and you can even include the whole family. 

Another great tip that you can enjoy with the whole family is to dance to some of your favorite holiday songs. There are plenty of Christmas songs playing on the radio so grab the family and make it a fun way to break a sweat!

Do a Holiday Fun Run

A holiday fun run is a great and festive way to get moving during the holiday season. The Downtown Christmas Run is a 5k run being held in Shreveport on Thursday December 15 and could be the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. This unique 3 loop course takes you on a scenic run past thousands of Christmas lights lining the course, tons of Christmas decorations, and Christmas music playing throughout.

 

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Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for those hard at work on their weightloss journey. However, there are plenty of opportunities to get some fun fitness in before the big meal. 

At the Aspen Clinic we want to do everything we can to help our clients stay on track this holiday season which is why we’ve provided a breakdown of some of the local Turkey Trot races that you and your family can attend this Thanksgiving Day. 

Covington Tammany Turkey Trot

Not only is this a great opportunity to get in some last minute holiday fitness but it’s also a great opportunity to experience the history of downtown Covington. The race begins north of downtown Covington near the Northshore Food Bank. Both the 5K and 5 mile runners will make their way through downtown with the scenery of the moss-covered trees that line the streets in the background. Once runners reach St. Paul’s High School they will head slightly west before turning north, and finishing at the St. Tammany Courthouse. 

The 5 mile runners will finish their run with a scenic detour further south past historic and beautiful homes before rejoining the 5K runners and going north back to downtown.

Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 

Celebrate the 36th year of the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot in downtown Baton Rouge. This local Thanksgiving race serves the community by keeping residents active and fit through racing and by partnering with the March of Dimes to help the organization fundraise and spread awareness about the work they do. All are encouraged to bring friends and family to run, walk, or jog the 5K or the 1 mile fun run. 

Lafayette JPJ Memorial 1-Mile Turkey Trot 

The inaugural JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot is a timed 1-mile run/walk through Moncus Park in memory of JeanPaul Judice. The mission is to continue to honor JeanPaul by spreading unconditional love and a desire to help those in need. This race is a great way to get your body moving while coming together to support the community. 

All stages of runners are welcome and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners as well as a custom turkey cookie medal made by Bouki’s Baker.

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We are all painfully aware of the heat in Louisiana! Trying to get a workout in during the summer can be daunting. If you are lucky enough to find yourself lying next to a pool this summer, take advantage of the water and get your body moving! Here are 5 pool exercises for weight loss from the Aspen Clinic of Louisiana.

Swim Laps

Swimming laps in the pool is an efficient way to burn calories. A 160-pound person burns approximately 423 calories an hour while swimming laps at a low or moderate pace. That same person may burn up to 715 calories an hour swimming at a more vigorous pace. Swimming laps can be a great way of reducing thigh fat and toning your legs. When you swim, all your muscles work. Experts say that certain swimming strokes can be extra beneficial for reducing thigh fat.

Kick Across The Pool

Use a kickboard to kick across the pool or hold onto the side and kick in place. Kicking with a kickboard or in streamline will elevate your heart rate and lift caloric burn! This is a great activity for glutes, quads, and hamstrings and helps perfect kicking technique to improve overall swimming while also targeting specific areas of the body. Start in the shallow end of the pool, holding the kickboard in front of the body with one hand on either side.

Tread Water Into Deep End

Simply treading water in a pool burns 11 calories per minute; that’s the same as running six miles per hour! The key is in resistance. Water provides continuous resistance, engaging more muscles through a more extensive range of motion.

Jumping High Knees In Place

Pool high knees are calisthenics and cardiovascular exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the groin and hip flexors. The only thing that you really need is the following: a pool! 

Walk Across The Shallow End

Walking across the shallow end is a simple workout ideal for all skill levels and requires no equipment except a body of water. This low-impact workout is easy on the joints and is beneficial to your heart, lungs, abs, muscles, and circulation.

Bonus: Mermaid Workout

Get ready to feel like a beautiful, toned mermaid with this incredible TOTAL body workout! We designed your Mermaid Routine to target all the areas you want to tone up for summer, including your abs, obliques, thighs & arms. Oh YES!!

What You’ll Need:

• Kettlebell (or 10-15 lb. dumbbell)
• A yoga mat
• And some water!

Complete 10-20 repetitions of each move, 1-3 times. Remember to breather during each repetition and rest when needed. Click Here to learn more!

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If you need a bit more guidance to help get started moving around, or you are just looking for some support along your wellness journey, join us! The Aspen Clinic program is based on lifestyle changes, not temporary dieting. In summary, our program is designed to increase your metabolism and help you develop a new set of eating and activity habits. We will individualize your program according to your daily caloric needs to ensure that you are losing fat and avoiding the loss of lean muscle mass. 
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It is so hard to keep up with the current exercise trends. Peloton, Orange Theory, personal trainers. Keeping up with the trends can get expensive really quickly, when in reality, you can be exercising for virtually no cost at all! Here are 4 budget-friendly exercise ideas from The Aspen Clinic of Louisiana!

Fitness Apps

Downloading a fitness application onto your phone or tablet is a great way to exercise on a budget. Most apps will not only give you a workout plan, but will also help you track your steps, eating habits and progress! Look into downloading The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout, Onyx, or Shred!

YouTube Videos

It’s as easy as typing in what kind of exercise you are looking to do into the YouTube search bar and picking what video looks most appealing to you. YouTube is filled with free workout videos to follow along to. You could even find a dance party workout to your favorite songs! Take some time to do some research and you’ll be sure to find a video that matches your style. 

Second-Hand Equipment

People are always looking to free up space in their homes. This means they are willing to sell their treadmills, stationary bikes, regular bikes, etc., for very cheap! Check out Facebook MarketPlace or Craigslist to search what’s for sale near you, or visit a second-hand store! You’ll be surprised how much success you can find. 

Go Outside!

Take advantage of the beautiful nature and weather we have in Louisiana and take a walk, ride a bike, or go for a run! Go for a hike with friends or follow along to a YouTube video at a park in your backyard! Get creative and have fun! 

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According to Mayo Clinic, Physical activity, such as walking, is important for weight control because it helps you burn calories. If you add 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine, you could burn about 150 more calories a day. Of course, the more you walk and the quicker your pace, the more calories you’ll burn. According to Trail Link, here are 6 great places across Louisiana to take a walk!

17th Street Canal Trail

The 17th Street Canal occupies an important position in the Greater New Orleans area. It forms the boundary between the City of New Orleans and its neighbor to the west, Metairie in Jefferson Parish. It’s also the largest and most important drainage canal for the city. Earthen levees with grassy sides hem it in, with a concrete wall at the top to contain the water. Right on the top of the west levee, adjacent to the I-wall sits this walking and biking path. The trail parallels the canal waterway from near the pumping station at the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain down to I-10.The tall wall obscures the water but you can catch a glimpse of it from the Veterans Memorial Highway bridge. 

LSU Lakes

LSU Lakes is a 3.9 mile (9,000-step) route located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 45.9 ft and is rated as easy.

Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Trail

This 8-foot wide hiking and biking pathway sits on the bank of the Red River in south Bossier, Louisiana. The Red River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, and gets its distinct hue from the red soil it has swept away. The trail serves to connect Bossier residents to the waterway by providing a low-stress way to travel along it while getting unobstructed views of the water.  

Baton Rouge Levee Bike Path

Baton Rouge Levee Bike Path links several downtown attractions along the Mississippi River. The Farr Park Equestrian Center, the USS Kidd Naval Museum, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and the beautiful castle-like Old State Capitol building can all be accessed from the paved pathway. The trail also flanks the western side of the LSU campus.

Crescent Park Trail

Crescent Park is a 1.4 mile linear park located on the banks of the Mississippi River, just outside New Orlean’s popular French Quarter. Built as part of a post-Katrina revitalization effort, the park offers a smooth asphalt trail through its beautifully landscaped grounds for walkers and bikers to enjoy.

Lafitte Greenway

The Lafitte Greenway offers a 2.6-mile linear park through New Orleans, from the edge of the city’s French Quarter to Mid-City and the doorstep of its grand City Park. The route was originally a canal—and later the Norfolk Southern Rail Line—that led to Bayou St. John, which borders the east side of the park. Today, the corridor is a pleasant neighborhood connector.

For more information on these Louisiana trails, like parking and map visuals, check out Trail Link. 

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The Aspen Clinic program is based on lifestyle changes, not temporary dieting. In summary, our program is designed to increase your metabolism and help you develop a new set of eating and activity habits. We will individualize your program according to your daily caloric needs to ensure that you are losing fat and avoiding the loss of lean muscle mass. 

Visit any of our Aspen Clinic locations across Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Harvey, Houma, Lafayette, Metairie, Prairieville, and Slidell, or schedule an appointment today to get started!

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