LA Fitness Goes Pink in October

LA Fitness Goes Pink in October

by | Oct 19, 2016 | All

October has arrived and it’s time to break out those Halloween costumes, get into the fall spirit and shop pink! We want you to shop pink this October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Members can purchase either the Tri-Blend Seamless Tank in vintage pink, or the Burnout Racer Tank in light pink, at ShopLAFitness.com, all while supporting an excellent cause. What’s the cause? For purchases of these tanks through October 31, 2016, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Padres Pedal the Cause, which supports innovative life-saving cancer research, including breast cancer.*

 

 

For the second consecutive year, LA Fitness is supporting Padres Pedal the Cause to power a stationary bike class to help raise money for cancer research. Learn more and register for this year’s event on November 13th in San Diego, CA. With paid registration, each participant will receive an event shirt, towel and swag bag. Use code PINKPEDAL to save $15 off your registration fee. For more information and to register, please click here.

We are so excited to be involved with such a great cause!

Let’s make a difference together.

*Proceeds donated to Padres Pedal the Cause exclude amounts charged for shipping & handling and sales tax.

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Yoga For Digestion

Yoga For Digestion

by | Sep 9, 2016 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Health | 1 comment

Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article –

In the Living Healthy blog, we’re often sharing nutrition advice to help you achieve better physical performance. In this article, we’re promoting certain exercise to improve your nutrition status. What a twist! Yes, pun intended.

Many digestive ills are relieved by yoga including gas, bloating and constipation. The practice of ayurvedic medicine promotes yoga for digestion. In fact, yoga is used to treat abdominal pain for several digestive disorders. Improving digestive health means better nutrition since nutrient absorption and waste elimination are enhanced.

How does yoga achieve this? Primarily by utilizing the poses that stimulate nerves, enhance the flow of blood and digestive juices, promote the travel of food in the GI tract and proper elimination. Alternate tension in your abdominal muscles with deep breathing (Pranayama), abdominal stretches and massaging twists, and you’ve got a perfect combination of yoga to help relieve your belly woes.

 

Primary yoga poses that are believed to aid digestion:

 

  • Cat-Cow (marjaryasana-bitilasana)
  • Downward Facing Dog (adho mukha svanasana)
  • Triangle (trikonasana) and Revolved triangle (pavrtta trikonasana)
  • Extended puppy (uttana shishosana)
  • Bridge (setu bandha saravangasana)
  • Gas release (ardha pawamuktasana)
  • Supine twist (supta matsyendrasana)
  • Knees to chest (apanasana) followed by Corpse (savasana)

The underlying tenet of Ayrurveda is that health begins in the digestive system.

LA Fitness yoga classes flow through a series of dynamic movements that help to increase your flexibility, restore balance, and strengthen core muscles of the lower back and abdominals. The class is great for improving focus and self-awareness.

Find an LA Fitness yoga class near you.

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Should you wish to modify your diet to compliment your yoga, consider that most traditional practitioners eat a diet comprised mainly of vegetable proteins, rich in cereals, vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits, and which is low in salt content. Promoting a healthy balance of bacteria is indispensable to gut function. A high fiber diet combined with probiotic sources such as active culture yogurt, kefir and kimchi helps achieve this balance.

This information is not meant to replace medical advice. See your healthcare practitioner for any digestive concerns as there may be a more serious underlying condition.

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Do you recommend pineapple smoothies in the morning?

Do you recommend pineapple smoothies in the morning?

by | Sep 1, 2016 | All, Ask Our Dietitian, Health

Question: 

“Do you recommend pineapple smoothies in the morning since pineapples contain a lot of nutrients? I have heard it’s bad to drink in the morning but I’m kind of confused.”

– Mayra Robles

Answer:

Pineapple helps with digestion as it is a source of an enzyme (bromelain) that helps break down protein. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is a good source of vitamin C which boosts the immune system. So yes, I’d recommend it for morning smoothies where you need some additional sweetness. It is a great natural sweetener for dairy and vegetable-based smoothies. If you’re using only fruit with protein powder, adding pineapple might make the result too sweet, as it is more concentrated in sugar than most other fruit (except banana).

Combine chunks of fresh pineapple with your chosen vegetables to combat their bitterness or with plain yogurt to offset its tartness. Below are a few combinations to add to your repertoire (high power blender required):

  • spinach, avocado, pineapple, chia seeds, and ice water
  • kale, cucumber, pineapple, coconut water, and ice
  • mango, pineapple, coconut milk, protein powder, and ice
  • strawberries, pineapple, soymilk, and ice
  • Greek yogurt, pineapple, peach, wheat germ, and ice water

Tips: Use frozen chunks of your chosen produce to reduce the need for ice. For a kick, add a little ginger. For some extra green and a little flair, add a pinch of mint or basil leaves.

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Keely’s Nutrition Plan

Keely’s Nutrition Plan

by | Aug 25, 2016 | Before & After, LA Fitness - Real Stories, Member Stories

Keely believes that a healthy lifestyle consists of exercise and a healthy diet. According to Keely, “What you do in the gym is 50%. What you do outside of the gym and what you’re putting in your body outside of the gym is the other 50%.”

For more on Keely’s Story, click here.

 

DISCLAIMER: Do not attempt to change your diet, fitness routine, or any other activity related to your health without first obtaining the advice of a medical professional. The statements in this video have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease, or to be taken as nutritional advice.

A New Personal Best

A New Personal Best

by | Aug 18, 2016 | LA Fitness - Real Stories, LA Fitness Blog - Living Healthy, Member Stories | 1 comment

Keely, a LA Fitness member, reaches for the stars and doesn’t give up. As she entered into her fitness journey, she gained confidence and strength.  Now, she continues to raise the bar and work hard towards new personal records.

With guidance from her trainer Jay, Keely recently reached a new personal best on the leg press machine.

For more on Keely’s Story, click here.

 

DISCLAIMER: Results will vary. The results reflected in this story are exceptional, and do not apply to the average person, and are not representative of or a guarantee that you or anyone else will achieve the same or similar results. Do not attempt to change your diet, fitness routine, or any other activity related to your health without first obtaining the advice of a medical professional. Do not attempt without proper training and supervision. Any exercise method, especially without proper training, involves a risk of injury.

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