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Getting Active after Lap Band

One of the biggest changes you will make after Lap Band surgery in Jacksonville is engaging in daily physical activity. If you were not regularly active prior to weight loss surgery, beginning an exercise routine can be mentally and physically difficult. Coping with this lifestyle change is easier when you ease into exercise one step[...]
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Keep Cool this Summer When Exercising in the Heat

Summer is almost here and the temperatures in Jacksonville are already beginning to reach record-breaking numbers. Exercising on a regular basis helps bariatric surgery patients stay in shape and on track with weight loss efforts. Unfortunately, exercising in the Florida heat can really make your workouts uncomfortable and ultimately inhibit your performance. Though many people[...]
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The Soundtrack of a Healthier Life

Would you take a yoga class with a heavy metal soundtrack? How about a high-energy aerobics class based around the somber quietude of a Brahms piano concerto? Would you go back to a salsa dancing instructor who refused to play anything but the experimental ambient works of Brian Eno?
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Abandon Gym-Skipping Excuses and Get Moving

Following your LAP-BAND surgery, you will need to make several lifestyle changes--such as making an honest effort to exercise on a regular basis. We all lead busy lives, but in order to maintain weight loss long-term we need to finally leave the excuses at the door and find the time to make it to the[...]
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Light Weights can make a Big Impact

With the rise in popularity of tough love reality TV shows like The Biggest Loser, a lot of Lap Band patients have the mantra ‘no pain, no gain’ stuck in their head. There are a number of misperceptions that are stuck in a lot of peoples’ heads when it comes to working out, and this[...]
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Let’s Take This Meeting Outside

After having Lap Band surgery, it is important to get in exercise every day. The problem is that for many people a busy schedule doesn’t automatically change after bariatric surgery. Getting creative with your workout plans is one way to fit in time for fitness on days that you would otherwise be left without a[...]
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Setting a New Year’s Resolution

Every year as January approaches, it is a great time to step aside from our hectic schedules and set a few goals for the New Year. Many people start off the New Year strong, but by the time February has come around they have already forgotten what they were so excited about.
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Start Running to Lose Weight

Although losing a significant amount of weight can be a challenging task, physical exercise is one of the key components to taking weight off, and then keeping it off in the long term. Running is one of the simplest exercises available, and can burn hundreds of calories while requiring little special equipment. However, it is[...]
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Common Walking Pains

After having bariatric surgery or another form of weight loss surgery, it is important to ensure that you have a good exercise plan in place. Walking is a great way to enjoy the beautiful weather in Jacksonville while burning calories. The following are five of the most common walking problems and their solutions.
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