Being fit is on the agenda for most of us, whether we made New Year’s resolutions or not. As is saving money. While New Orleanians might wait until after Mardi Gras to change their diets, the other two goals can be taken care of with affordable fitness options.
The following are a few examples of affordable group fitness options in New Orleans to help you stay active without going broke.
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.
Back pain can be an issue for runners, everyday athletes or something that just comes with age. Luckily there are a few yoga poses that can help alleviate some of that pressure.
Move Ya Brass' fitness instructor Shanda Domango shared her favorite yoga poses for back pain, noting, "They help you stretch out other parts of your body too. Even though they're predominantly working the lower back, you're also getting a benefit of working other areas of your body that might be tight. Other areas that might be compromised when you're running, as far as dealing with impact. Especially the hips."
The next time you're feeling soreness in your lower back, try these Shanda recommended stretches.
