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Fit across New Orleans

posted on February 15th, 2013, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

This week brings us back to City Park and the new Fit Core exercise machines, one located by Christian Brothers School, and the other by Tad Gormley Stadium. These are great tools for all fitness levels to enjoy an outdoor workout. Take the family out and try the following:

After a good walk or run around the track hit the machines for a fast metabolic workout:

Do the circuit of machines: Go for 30-45 seconds on each machine, moving quickly from one machine to the next. Finish Strong!

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Disclaimer: The information provided on Baudry Therapy Center ’s website and blog is presented for information and educational purposes only. This general information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor to replace diagnosis or treatment by your healthcare professional. Before beginning light or moderate intensity physical activities, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about health and exercise as part of your everyday routine. Baudry Therapy Center and it’s respective agents, heirs, assigns, contractors and employee’s will not be held liable for any injury incurred or exacerbated while performing any exercises, stretches, or any other activity related to the content and information available on this website.

filed under Exercise, Performance Training, Personal training.

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Fit Across New Orleans

posted on January 25th, 2013, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

New Orleans has great places to get fit. Even in the dead of winter, you can usually find a place for outdoor activity in New Orleans. City Park of New Orleans is our first stop on best places to exercise. Try walking/running the paths around Big Lake. With the new extension around the Festival Grounds, this path offers smooth surfaces, great views, and miles of inspiration! (See # 14 on City Park Map )

Let us know where you like to exercise New Orleans. For more information on training, exercise and sports performance, like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter, or contact our office.

filed under Exercise, Running, walking.

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Baudry Therapy Center’s Running Series

posted on January 24th, 2013, by Kevin. Comments Off posted so far.

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The Crescent City Classic running race is March 30th!!! So in order to stay on track a few of us here at Baudry Therapy Center have decided to have a WEDNESDAY RUN NIGHT! The running club meets at Baudry Therapy Center in Metairie at 6:00pm. After a couple of high fives, “how you doings?”, and a quick warm up, we are off to the races at 6:15pm. We run a 5K (3.1 miles) in the neighborhood around BTC. The group has surprisingly grown very quickly. We now have runners that finish between 19 and 35 minutes (and many in between). We’d love to have you join us and enjoy the fun group atmosphere. Feel free to bring friends to join in the fun. It’s always easier to stay motivated when running with a group!

Also, the team at BTC is training for several upcoming races in the area. Below is a schedule of these races including times and locations:

BTC Spring Running Series

February 9^th – Color Run 5K

· City Park – 8:00AM Start

February 24^th – Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon

· Poydras & Camp to City Park – 7:00 AM Start

March 17^th – Shamrockin’ 8K

· National WWII Museum to Audubon Park – 8:30 AM Start

March 30^th – Crescent City Classic 10 K

· Jackson Square to City Park – 8:00 AM Start

For questions or more information on the running club, run training, and running performance, like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter, or contact our office.

filed under Run Training, Running.

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Performance Training – How to Identify Overtraining Injuries

posted on August 30th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

Too much of a good thing might not be great. Many of you have taken the challenge to get in better shape, compete in a sport or competition, or reach for personal fitness goals. We applaud you for your effort and think it is great! We encourage our clients daily to reach for their goals. Unfortunately, some find injury and setbacks due to overtraining.

Overtraining occurs when we push too much, too fast , and for too long. Each workout puts stress on the body. That stress stimulates the body to to respond by rebuilding the tissue stronger. The body is very good at responding to the stresses we put on it. The problem comes when the breakdown process of the exercise or activity, outpaces the bodies ability to heal and recover. When this occurs, injury, performance lulls and even illness can follow. Often, our minds are ahead of our body’s abilities.

Are you training and having any of the following symptoms?

1) Mood changes.

2) Persistent aching in the joints and muscles.

3) Increased frequency of illness.

4) A drop in performance level.

5) Drop in enthusiasm or passion for the activity.

6) Loss of sleep.

If so, you may be suffering the effects of overtraining. The key to avoiding the performance training injuries is to recognize the warning signs. Although we may be working out with good intentions, it is easy to fall into the trap of overtraining. We adopt the “if a little bit is good, more must be better” philosophy. A little success breeds the drive for more. So we push a harder expecting greater improvement only to find the opposite. Unfortunately, improvement takes time. Our bodies have limits, depending on our current level of conditioning, age, and ability. No matter what the activity, knowing the right amounts to push or train is important. Recognize the signs of overtraining, and train smarter and more effectively.

If you would like more information on performance training and how to train efficiently and effectively, please contact our office, or respond through the comments section.

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Rich Baudry

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