Valentine's Day often conjures up visions of romantic dinners, wine and chocolates. But it doesn't have to always be so traditional. Why not celebrate the love you have for your significant other, friend, family member, or yourself by working out?
If you're looking for a healthy way to celebrate the holiday while supporting and finding encouragement from your loved one or others, head to one of these Valentine's Day inspired workouts happening all week long.
We're smack dab in the middle of January. For many people that means trying to adhere to their New Year's Resolutions to eat better, workout more and lose weight.
However, in New Orleans, January means Mardi Gras season. And that can lead to more eating and drinking, while parading and festivaling. That of course puts a crimp in those vows we make at the New Year to live healthier.
But not to despair! You can literally have your king cake and eat it to. You just might have to work a little harder for it.
Starting November 7, Stretch Ya Brass is heading to Duncan Plaza weekly outdoor yoga sessions. Led by Stephani Perin—certified yoga instructor and personal trainer—the sessions will be held every Wednesday at 5:30 PM throughout the month.
Move Ya Brass talked with Perin about the benefits of yoga for runners and why they should add the practice to their workout regimens – starting with our all-levels Stretch Ya Brass series.
Resistance training. Strength training. Weight training. Whatever you want to call it, we've all heard it's a must add to our exercise programs — for weight loss, increasing muscle mass, heart health, reducing blood pressure — especially as we age. But the thought of walking into a gym surrounded by dumbbells and barbells and machines and overly fit people with bulging biceps can be intimidating.
According to Move Ya Brass's group fitness instructor Shanda Domango it doesn't have to be. Resistance training is really just adding something a little extra to your workout.
