2900 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Family Fit Night invites parents, students, and teachers to embrace a healthy lifestyle and incorporate more activity into their daily lives. There will be a free 1K fun run, exercise stations, and healthy sandwiches will be available to purchase. Neighbors is proud to be a part of this exciting and educational event.

There will be an auction at 12:30 p.m. and over 20 prizes in raffle drawings. The grand prize will be a 2015 Toyota Camry courtesy of Community Toyota. Come out for some good fun and fun, and stop by to see your Best Neighbors Ever.

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour care, 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. Our emergency centers are located in the Houston area. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

Getting a proper amount of sleep ensures optimal mental health. The brain-boosting benefits of good sleep include improved concentration, better memory, and clearer thinking. Physical health benefits include less chronic pain, better weight control, stronger immunity, and a lower risk for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

which can positively impact performance at work or concentration at school.

If you’re so busy that the thought of exercise makes you tired, consider this: though skipping the workout may seem like the easier choice, the benefits of exercising will have much more impact over the long-term. In fact, moderate forms of exercise such as walking have been shown to have significant impact. Go outside and get moving!

stretching your muscles and prepping your body for relaxation.

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The Beginning

Traced back to around the fifth or sixth century BCE, yoga developed in ancient Indian ascetic circles, tied to both Hindu and Buddhist origins. Yoga gurus introduced the practice to the West, and over the past thirty years we have embraced it as a form of physical exercise, though in the East it is regarded as much more than that.

In Vedic Sanskrit, the literal meaning of the word yoga is to join, add, or unite. At its heart, yoga seeks to do this with the unification of mind, body, and spirit.

The breathing that is so essential to yoga creates breath awareness that strengthens the mind-body connection, which leads to improved mental functioning.

Yoga has a positive impact on the spine. Spinal disks crave movement because it provides them with the nutrients they need to stay supple. As you progress with the poses of yoga, the results will give you increased flexibility and improved posture. This leads to less injury.

Other physical benefits include maintaining a healthy metabolism, weight reduction, and cardiovascular and circulatory health.

Yoga also helps you sleep, remain calmer, and handle stress with more ease. The reasons are interconnected: all require turning off anxious natural tendencies. By being more present in the moment, we are able to soothe our minds in a manner that promotes relaxation. A calmer mind, in turn, flows into increased energy and vitality.

Those who do yoga report fewer migraines, as migraines are caused by a combination of mental stressors and misalignment.

For many, the biggest change comes from the renewed outlook on life. Better breathing and posture lead to improved overall health, and feeling good again makes a world of difference.

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Running is a physical sport, but it requires mental endurance as well. Pay attention to the demands of your body and listen. Don’t be afraid to start slow until you get used to the physical demands. Employ proper breathing techniques and posture.

Involve your brain in the process by developing a plan that works for you. Listen to the right music to get you into the zone. Stretching is an important element of any training plan, so be sure to strike a proper balance between strengthening and stretching.

Of course, fruit and veggies are important, and your body will likely start craving them with the increased physical demands you put on your body.

• Don’t skip practice runs
• Train during the time of day that you’ll actually be running
• Cross-train with other forms of exercise to give your muscles a rest
• Find support with a running buddy who will keep you accountable
• Plan your hydration plan – get about 6-10 ounces for every 2-3 miles
• Get plenty of sleep

Most importantly, give yourself a pat on the back for committing to this endeavor. It’s not easy, but you should be proud for having a goal and sticking to it.

Remember to stay healthy. Neighbors Emergency Centers is an emergency center in Houston and in cities throughout Texas committed to providing top-quality, 24/7 emergency care. Find your nearest Neighbors at nec24.com.

We start off with a pretty good plan–we’re going to wake up earlier in the morning, take a shorter lunch, or vow to get home later a few times a week. It goes well for awhile.

Before you know it, three weeks have passed and you’ve melted back into your old non-physical lifestyle as if the person who had the great exercise routine never existed.

What Happened and How You Can Prevent This From Happening Again

With our busy lives, exercise is something we actually have to work to fit into our everyday routines. It needs to become an ingrained habit in such a way that we can’t imagine our lives without it.

Instead of confining yourself to the gym, try taking your routine outdoors. Sometimes a change of scenery will do wonders for your motivation; plus, it will give you a break from the hectic pace of day-to-day life. You can also step outside of your comfort zone and try something totally new such as pilates or Tae Kwon Do. To help yourself commit, get an exercise buddy and start charting your progress.

Choosing to make exercise a priority is an important first step. Neighbors Emergency Centers is an emergency center in Houston and in cities throughout Texas committed to providing top-quality, 24/7 emergency care. Find your nearest Neighbors at nec24.com.

You may not be a runner just yet, but even the intention of working out makes us feel better about ourselves. Once we set the intention to work out, we get a self-esteem boost. If we actually get to the gym or lace up our running shoes and log in some miles or complete those sets, our self-esteem goes up even more. Accomplishing any goal increases our confidence and we are more likely to stick with it.  Increased confidence leads to all over good feelings, and you can’t have enough of those.

The time of day you work out seems to have an impact too. This study showed that an afternoon workout was better than a morning workout for quality and longer sleep.

On the other side, high-intensity interval training can have the opposite effect and can cause extreme physical fatigue and slow down your reactions. Moderate aerobic exercise works the best.

Losing weight is usually the first reason people start an exercise program, but working out for overall health and wellness can help you stay with it longer, especially when you reach your weight loss goals.

If you sustain an injury while working out or training, come to your nearest Neighbors Emergency Center for treatment. We are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians are experienced in treating sports injuries. We have on-site imaging facilities, so we can conduct X-rays, CT scans, and Ultrasound in our ER and get your results and diagnosis quicker than a hospital.

They originated in Russia during the 1700s as a farming tool that was used to weigh crops. The farmers noticed how much stronger they became after using kettlebells and would then use them to show off their strength during festivals. By the 1940s, they were used throughout Russia and Europe for sporting events and strength competitions.

Anyone can do it! You may be wondering why you should even look into incorporating a kettlebell routine into your workout. Studies show they have the ability to improve strength, balance, and cardio performance up to 70 percent. You can get a full body workout just using kettlebells, so they’re great if you are short on time and want to get the most bang for your buck. During a 15 minute workout, you can burn up to 300 calories!

Here are some moves anyone at any level can do using kettlebells. Kettlebells are different than using free weights or dumbbells because their weight is off-centered due to the spherical shape. This makes you work harder to keep proper form working muscles that you normally wouldn’t work. Once you get the hang of it and see results, you won’t want to stop.

As with any new fitness routine, check with your doctor or medical professional to make sure you are healthy enough to start an exercise program.

If you sustain an injury while working out or training, come to your nearest Neighbors Emergency Center for treatment. We are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians are experienced in treating sports injuries. We have on-site imaging facilities, so we can conduct X-rays, CT scans, and Ultrasound in our ER and get your results and diagnosis quicker than a hospital.

All of these muscle groups work together to support the knee joint and ensure proper movement and injury protection. Step-ups are a great exercise for strengthening most of the leg muscle groups. This tutorial shows examples of how to do step ups no matter your fitness level. A good exercise to strengthen hamstrings is the hamstring-curl with a stability ball. This exercise may look difficult at first, especially if you have never used a stability ball during your workouts, but the trick is to go slow, and to not let your hips drop or thrust towards the ceiling. The stronger the muscles are that surround the knee joint, the less likely you will have an injury.

If you exercise at a gym, try using the rowing machine or stationary bike. Avoid high impact exercises like running. If you are a runner and want to avoid knee injuries, avoid running downhill and replace your running shoes every 300-500 miles or every three months. This will ensure that you are getting the right support, which goes hand in hand with protecting your knees.

If your knee feels unstable, it might be a torn ligament. Ligaments stabilize the bone-to-bone connection. If your knee locks up, you could have a torn meniscus. The meniscus is the cartilage that cushions the area between your upper and lower leg bones. If the knee area has a lot of swelling that happens suddenly, you feel a lot of pain with weight bearing, or the bone or joint looks distorted, you may have a fracture, tear, or dislocation. You should seek medical attention immediately if you can. If you can’t get to a doctor immediately, use RICE therapy until you are able to be evaluated by a medical professional. Remember, when applying ice or a cold pack, put a towel or piece of fabric between the ice and your skin so you don’t get frostbite.

Knee injuries are very painful and if they are serious, it can take several weeks to recover. It’s easy to abuse our knees, but try to take care of them so you can stay active and healthy.

If you do sustain a knee injury, come to your nearest Neighbors Emergency Center for treatment. We are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians are experienced in treating sports injuries. We have on-site imaging facilities, so we can conduct X-rays, CT scans, and Ultrasound in our ER and get your results and diagnosis quicker than a hospital.

Do Some Laps

Find a facility that has an indoor pool so you can still get your laps in. Most gyms and community centers have an indoor pool that is heated all year round. If you do another type of outdoor exercise, like running, give swimming a try. It’s low-impact and works every muscle group.

Also, don’t forget to stay properly hydrated. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that you won’t sweat, especially if you are bundled up in warm layers. When cooling down, slow down your pace for about 3 to 4 minutes, and then go inside to stretch to avoid getting too cold.

Now you have no excuse not to stay fit and healthy during the winter months. There are so many options to choose from.

Remember, Neighbors Emergency Centers treat sports injuries and other emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year. We will treat you quickly and make your visit as comfortable as possible. Find your nearest Neighbors at nec24.com.

Regular exercise will help maintain a healthy metabolism, keep your circulation flowing for those colder evenings, and unclutter your mind to make meal and shopping planning much easier. If you don’t yet have a regular workout routine, the holidays are a great time to start. You can get a jumpstart on all those resolutions by committing yourself to a new exercise plan and welcome the new year with a healthy, positive outlook. Best of all, with so many friends and family around, you might find a workout partner for that extra bit of motivation.

Pretty soon, you’ll be learning how to prepare a new dish from someone at the table, and you’ll have given your stomach time to tell your brain you’re satisfied.

These items are usually easy to prepare, taking some of the stress out of holiday cooking. Plus, everyone will be thanking you for helping them make healthier choices as well.

Remember that Neighbors Emergency Centers are here for you to treat any emergency you may have. We are open 24/7/365, and we have short wait times to get you back to doing what you love most. Find your nearest Neighbors at nec.24.com.