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Mardi Gras Back Exercises- Get Ready For a Great Ride

As we discussed in Tuesday’s post, Mardi Gras is less than 4 weeks away. If you’re riding in a parade, add a few back exercises to your routine now to help prevent injury and enjoy your ride.

Prolonged standing, bending, and reaching all in a very tight space, can really cramp your style and your back. To strengthen your back for the ride try these back exercises:

Trunk extension Mardi Gras exercise Baudry Therapy

1) Active trunk extension: Lie on your stomach over a couple pillows. Hold your arms back to your sides, lift your head and shoulders as if arching your back. Hold for 5 seconds and return to flat. repeat for 10 repetitions.

Quad arm and leg raise Mardi Gras exercise Baudry Therapy

2) Quadraped arm and leg raises: Assume a hands and knees position. Keep your back very flat as you raise one arm and the opposite leg. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side.

Hip hinge Mardi Gras exercise Baudry Therapy

3) Single arm hip hinge: Hold a small weight in your right hand. Stand on your Left leg and bend forward hinging only at the hip. Return to an upright position. Repeat 10 times on each leg.

Mardi Gras will be here before you know it, so prepare now! To reduce injury, decrease post-parade pain, and enjoy your ride, begin these great parade prep exercises today.

If you have any questions about your exercise routine, give us a call!

The Benefits of Personal Training

Whether you are a long-time exerciser or someone who’s looking to get into shape, personal training can benefit you. Personal trainers are experts at building programs that are safe, effective, and efficient. A trainer can help anyone improve his/her fitness level.

First, personal trainers provide a sense of direction to your workouts and help point out exercises that you need to incorporate in your exercise routine. In my experience, most exercisers do one of two things when they go to the gym. They either stick to the same routine day after day or throw together a mixture of different exercises at random depending on how they feel. A personal trainer can evaluate what you are currently doing and point out some new exercises you need to include. They can also help with develop a sense of structure for your workout by teaching you the essential components that each exercise session should include.

A personal trainer can also provide you with a sense of support and accountability. For most people, the hardest part of getting back in shape is finding consistency. It’s a personal trainer’s job to make you excited about coming back to the gym day after day. They understand that the first couple of weeks are going to be tough, but once you incorporate exercise into your daily habits it gets easier over time. Knowing that there is someone waiting on you to come to the gym can motivate some reluctant gym-goers into sticking with a program.

Finally, personal trainers can help make exercise fun. Most personal trainers love to exercise and want to share it with you. They want to make your workouts into a positive and enjoyable experience every time. Personal trainers want to teach you how to work out effectively on and give you the confidence to continue on your own.

So, if you are ready to start getting back into shape or improve on your current program, seek the help of an exercise professional. At Baudry Therapy Center, we offer several different training options that can help you on your way to being a healthier person.

If you are considering personal training, give us a call to see which option is best for you. We hope to hear from you soon!

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