Welcome to the 39th episode of the Living Healthy podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
Today we’re talking about an awesome challenge that we do every year at the LA Fitness corporate office. It’s become a way to get active during the workday and to meet people throughout the company we otherwise would never have known!
Our hope is that, in sharing a bit about our corporate culture, we can shed some light on our passion for what we do and help you find new ways to add more activity to your workplace as well!
Tune in now to hear how we get up, get moving, and get acquainted at the office.
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Intro
0:01
Sneak Peek into the Corporate Volleyball Tournament
1:33
Introduction of Today’s Guest: Deanna Mercurio
2:27
Deanna’s Fitness Background
6:08
What is the Corporate Fitness Challenge?
8:37
What are Some of the Events That Make Up the Challenge?
10:37
Which are the Crowd Favorites?
18:09
What Kind of Issues Does Sedentary Living Cause?
20:44
What are Some Examples of Week-Long Challenges?
25:46
What are a Few Exercises That People Can Do at Their Desk?
28:10
Are People Competitive with the Challenge?
32:25
How the Challenge Helps Develop Friendships
34:42
Actionable Advice – How to Start a Fitness Challenge at Your Workplace
39:35
Outro
42:38
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Welcome to the 38th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
The Elimination Diet is not what it sounds like! It’s not about getting yourself to “go,” but actually about eliminating foods from your diet and slowly re-introducing them one by one. It’s a way to help identify which foods your body is sensitive to.
We’re sitting down with our registered dietitian, Debbie James, to bring you the information you need to know about this interesting diet! Tune in now to hear all about it.
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Intro
0:01
Introduction of Today’s Guest: Debbie James, RDN
1:15
What is the Purpose of an Elimination Diet?
1:48
Who Would Benefit Most from This Diet?
2:50
Is This Used with Children at All?
3:49
How Long Would a Person Have to Wait to See Whether It’s Working?
4:39
Is This Diet Tough on Our Digestive System?
5:24
What are Some of the Typical Reasons for Using This Diet?
6:30
Common Foods Associated with Allergies
7:12
Should You Eliminate 1 Food at a Time or Several?
8:03
How Might Someone Expect Their Body to React to the Diet?
9:00
How Do You Meet Your Energy Needs When You’re Eliminating So Much?
10:27
Can You Create an Allergy by Eating Something Too Much?
12:26
What’s the Difference Between Being Allergic and Intolerant?
13:18
Is There a Way, Over Time, to Become Tolerant to Something You are Intolerant to?
15:40
Actionable Advice
17:33
Outro
18:45
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Welcome to the 37th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
Most people who haven’t tried Yoga or Meditation aren’t sure how they feel about it or what the intention behind the breathing and movement really is. John was a skeptic who, after 2 yoga sessions, found how mentally freeing the practice could be. He has spent the last 10 years not only practicing yoga but teaching classes here at LA Fitness!
So, what turned John from being a skeptic who thought Yoga made no sense, into an instructor dedicated to sharing the experience? Click to listen in and hear his story!
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Meditative Intro
0:01
Introduction of Your Hosts: Andrew Gabell and Brittany Welch
2:20
Introduction of LA Fitness Yoga Instructor: John Lyman
3:17
About John – What Introduced Him to Yoga?
4:58
What is the Ultimate Goal of Yoga?
7:56
Do You Have Any Tips for Beginners or People Who Struggle with Stillness?
9:24
How Does Yoga Help You Organize Your Thoughts?
11:57
What’s Your Approach in Your Class?
13:47
What’s the Best Way for Someone New to Experience Yoga?
16:30
Brittany’s Mythical Moment –
Does Yoga or Meditation Increase Your Extra Sensory Perception?
20:24
Using Visualization to Get to a Meditative State
24:14
What Other Ways Has Yoga Impacted Your Life?
25:42
How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Yoga?
29:13
Have Any of Your Class Members Felt That Yoga Has Significantly Impacted Their Life?
31:01
Actionable Advice
36:17
Outro
38:10
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Welcome to the 36th episode of the Living Healthy podcast, presented by LA Fitness. We’re back and we’re kicking off the new year with a host of fresh new topics!
When we think about our nutrition plan, we often focus on what we eat. What we drink is just as important! Today we’re talking about everything from your daily water intake to what you drink before and after your workout. We even get into some myth busting during “Brittany’s Mythical Moment.”
Is cow’s milk still a necessary staple? Are recovery drinks actually doing anything for you? What is kombucha and what does it taste like? Tune in now to soak up all the good info!
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Intro
0:01
Introduction of Registered Dietitian, Debbie James
2:54
WATER
How Much Water Should We Be Drinking Daily?
3:34
How Does Drinking Water Affect Our Health?
6:05
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Water?
6:57
Should You Have Water or Gatorade Before a Workout?
9:33
COFFEE
Can You Fit Coffee into a Healthy Lifestyle?
11:28
What are the Best Additives for Your Coffee?
12:53
Coffee Later in the Day
14:37
TEA
Is Green Tea a Metabolism Booster?
16:38
How to Tell if Your Beverage is Too Hot to Drink
20:01
Brittany’s Mythical Moment – Is Carbonation Weakening Your Bones?
20:54
MILK
When are Non-Dairy Milks Good Alternatives to Dairy Milk?
24:56
What is the Benefit of Non-Dairy Milk?
25:45
Is Cow’s Milk Still Important?
27:24
SODA AND ENERGY DRINKS
What Happens When You Drink Soda Every Day?
29:10
Are Diet Soda Additives Bad?
31:01
How Do Energy Drinks Work in Our Body?
34:03
What are Some Tips to Help Cut Back on Soda and Energy Drinks?
35:35
KOMBUCHA
What’s in Kombucha?
37:32
Taste Test
38:14
Why Drink It?
38:37
Why Drink It? – Recap for Andrew Who Wasn’t Paying Attention
41:18
EXERCISE AND HEALTH DRINKS
42:24
Pre-workout Drinks – Drink it or Steer Clear?
42:42
Is it Bad for You or for Your Heart?
43:30
Recovery Drinks – Do They Help or is it Just Marketing?
44:44
MEAL REPLACEMENT DRINKS
46:08
Which Ingredients to Look for
48:25
Actionable Advice
49:33
Outro
50:27
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Welcome to the 35th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
On this episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we sit down with Triathlon Champion, Dave Ruby, to learn what it takes to compete among the best.
Having competed in Ironman and Xterra Triathlon Championship Competitions on 6 continents, earned World and National Champion titles, and taken home multiple first place wins, Dave Ruby is the man to ask about the sustainability of an active lifestyle at almost 60 years old.
His answers showcase the importance of training and dedication, but more importantly the enjoyment of what you’re doing and the experience of the moment. Listen in to hear Dave’s perspective and take some of his contagious motivation.
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Intro
0:01
Introduction of Triathlete, Dave Ruby
2:42
How Long Dave Has Been Competing
3:51
What is an Ironman Competition?
4:10
How Dave Got His Start
5:11
How Many Times a Year do You Race?
6:31
How Do You Train for an Ironman Competition?
7:23
How Does Your Mentality Work in Competition?
10:08
What Do You Do in the Gym to Prepare?
11:55
What Does Your Gym Routine Look Like?
13:05
How Do You Balance Training and Recovery?
15:12
What is it Like to Run Such Long Distances?
17:33
When the Race Gets Tough, How Do You Push Through?
19:10
Have You Ever Had to Stop During a Race?
21:12
What Do You Like the Most About Competing?
23:13
Racing in Alaska and Hawaii – Moose and Open Waters
25:06
What is Your Process for Setting a Goal for Yourself?
28:00
Do You Have a Favorite Place or Competition?
29:13
Do You Have to Train Differently for Different Climates?
31:52
Actionable Advice
34:49
Outro
36:44
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