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Yoga and Weight Loss

Posted: Oct 02 in Gastric Band Blog by

Despite the calming aura that surrounds yoga, it’s still challenging, and it can increase flexibility and strength. It is a great activity to include in your weight loss workout regimen; however, it shouldn’t be your only exercise. Most disciplines of Yoga do not increase your heart rate enough to have an aerobic benefit. Aerobic exercise burns [...]

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Popular Nature Trails in the Albany, Georgia Area

Posted: Aug 28 in Gastric Band Blog by

Living in South Georgia makes getting active after bariatric surgery easier. Southern Georgia could not be more different than its northern half. Without a large city like Atlanta, southern Georgia is a quiet, more rural setting. In southern Georgia, there is almost no need to restrict yourself to a designated nature trail in order to [...]

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5 Exercises You Can Do While Talking On The Phone

Posted: Aug 05 in Gastric Band Blog by

Sometimes doing two things at once can help make the time go by more quickly. If you struggle with fitting in activity during the day, why not pick up the phone and call a friend – then sneak in some exercises while you chat? It will make doing the activity more pleasant if you have [...]

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Popular Biking Trails in the Albany, Georgia Area

Posted: Jul 02 in Gastric Band Blog by

Take advantage of the great outdoors in and around Albany this month as you look for new ways to increase activity for weight loss. The nature trails and parks here are educational and breathtaking and the biking trails are long and rambling. The longest biking trail in Albany, Georgia is the Albany Nut Roll Classic. [...]

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Stepping Out in New Walking Shoes

Posted: May 20 in Gastric Band Blog by

Increasing activity after bariatric surgery is easier than you may think. Even if you have been inactive for years, as you lose weight you will find exercising becomes easier because of increased energy levels and reduced stress on your hip, knee, and ankle joints. Increasing activity doesn’t have to mean going to the gym or [...]

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Simple Stretches for Walking

Posted: May 02 in Gastric Band Blog by

Increasing your activity is an essential part of your program following weight loss surgery. Georgia has so many beautiful and accessible spots for walking that a gentle walking program can be part of almost any exercise routine. Before you go out for a walk, make sure to set yourself up to get the most benefit [...]

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Resistance Bands For Exercise

Posted: Apr 10 in Gastric Band Blog by

Resistance bands are like large rubber bands. They work by providing resistance against an exerciser’s muscles and the amount of tension in the band is what increases the intensity of the workout. They are an ideal exercise following LAP-BAND Surgery to get your new lifestyle off to a gentle start. Even an exercise beginner will [...]

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