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The Parks is Open
Dear Parks Family,We are excited to announce that we will be opening this Saturday from 8am to 8pm and will be resuming normal business hours. We have missed you and hope you are safe and healthy. We have worked hard over the last several weeks to enhance our...
13 Ways To Get Motivated To Workout
We all have a want to workout, but sometimes the hardest part is actually getting to the gym. Here are 13 suggestions to get yourself motivated to hit your local gym in New Orleans: Write down how you feel after every workout Remember why you started Sign up for...
6 Best Pre-Workout Foods
Pre-workout foods are important because they provide you with the nutrients and fuel you need for a great workout. Here are 6 snack ideas to munch on before a workout: 1.Bananas Nature's power bar is packed with potassium and carbohydrates! They are great for...
New Spin Bikes!
That’s right! We’ve got new spin bikes! Here’s a couple reasons why you should try them out.
March Member and Trainer Spotlight
Member and Trainer Spotlight for March 2018
Why Exercising is Good for the Heart
It’s important to have a healthy heart. Exercise and a healthy diet are important for the heart!
Ill-Labeled Foods
High quality food doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. While shopping for health and longevity lacks convenience, your body will thank you for it.
Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training
Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training over Steady State Cardiovascular Training by Bryan Armand High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a style of training that alternates between a series of high-intensity exercises and rest or relief periods....
The Basics of Fitness: Fundamentals, Not Fluff
The “formula” for getting fit and staying fit is actually very simple. The key is consistent daily execution over the long term. Strength Train 3-4 Days Per Week (45-60 minutes) Many people are under the assumption that they build muscle in the gym, and those people...
The Back to School Season!
Here are some tips on how to stay healthy during the school year!
Meet our new Fitness Director!
Get to know our new Fitness Director, James! He has made an amazing life transformation to a healthier life and hopes that he can help others do the same.
Parks Closed for a Month
Dear Members, In compliance with the State's mandate, are closing our doors starting tomorrow until April 13th. We will greatly miss our daily interactions with each of you and are looking forward to when we can workout with you again. We are happy to report that...
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
With the New Year, everyone is setting new goals that they hope to keep throughout the year. We all know that it can sometimes be hard to keep them past January, so here are so ideas to help you keep your resolution all year long and hopefully get some results! Be...
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How to have a Safe and Effective Summer Workout
The summertime makes for great outdoor workouts, but can be draining. Here are some tips to have a safe and effective workout during the summer heat! Stay Hydrated It is always important to stay hydrated during a workout (check out our later post), but even more so...
The Most Important Meal of the Day
We have always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is important that we start each day with a healthy breakfast so that we can get the essential vitamins and nutrients. Typically our body goes about 8-12 hours with no food in-between...
Benefits to Personal Training
Accountability When you go to the gym by yourself it is a lot easier to skip a day. Having regular sessions will enhance your workout. Being held accountable to show up for a session with another person will make it a lot easier to get to the gym. Efficiency When you...
March Madness Schedule
March Madness is finally here and so is the Class/Seminar schedule. Please see the dates and times below. Please contact any member of the Parks Staff if you have any questions.
The Parks March Madness
The Fitness Event of the Year has finally returned to The Parks Health & Fitness! Parks March Madness Madness is exactly what you would expect... complete fitness and health madness! Over the course of 5 weeks teams of two compete for our grand prize and the title...
Steps to keep your New Year’s Resolution!
The number one and most popular resolution that Americans make is to workout and/or live a healthy lifestyle! While many make this resolution, only a few percent stick to it. Setting a goal to workout or live a healthier lifestyle is awesome, but sometimes it’s hard...
Healthy Thanksgiving Alternatives
The fist thing anyone thinks of when they hear Thanksgiving: FOOD! Everyone uses this one day as their biggest cheat day. Luckily there are great ways to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and still be healthy. Below are some healthy alternative recipes to try. Enjoy! Brown...
Meet Sam
After getting her degree in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University, Sam began training collegiate and professional athletes at an elite sports facility in Baton Rouge. Specializing in sports performance training taught her the importance of accessing for functional...
Prevent Back Pain
Back pain is a problem all of us can relate to. Here are some simple ways to help ease the pain and even prevent back pain. Bridge on chair. Lie on your back with your heels on a chair and your knees in alignment with your hips. Place a yoga block or a pillow in...
Brain Health
Having a healthy body is extremely important to live a long life. That's why we love the gym, it keeps us healthy! However, have you ever thought about how to keep your BRAIN healthy? Here are some quick tips on brain health that will keep your entire body on the...
3 Simple Healthy Salads
Looking for some creative and healthy lunch ideas? We are constantly in need of healthy new meals. Watch this short video for 3 easy clean salads. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et3IjrEuL_U
