For Healthy Living
We offer a variety of options for you to lead a healthy lifestyle. You can get involved with Group Exercise classes or workout on your own in our Wellness Center or Weight Room. There are also many opportunities to learn more about healthy living with our FREE Health Education Seminars and our various Health & Wellness Programs. Additionally, we have great Personal Trainers who are willing to work one-on-one with you to develop and implement a plan to help you achieve your health-related goals.
Teen Mental Health Resources
If you’re wondering where to go for mental health help, here are some of the types of places you can go that are easily accessible to you in Goldsboro, NC.
Personal Training
Whether you are a beginner, or an accomplished athlete, you can increase your fitness performance and learn techniques that will help to prevent injuries and improve your overall fitness level. Our personal trainers will help you set up an individual, realistic and reasonable session designed with fun and effectiveness in mind.
Step Into Spring with These Heart-Healthy Tips
As the temperature starts to warm, many Americans think about lacing up their running shoes or pulling out their tennis rackets. But don’t let spring fitness fever corrupt your good judgment - if you haven’t exercised all winter, it’s better to ease into physical activity.
Not sure where to start? Here are some tips:
Start slow.
Attempting too much too soon will result in an injury or “hitting a wall” - reaching a point where your body can no longer recover from exercise. It takes about three weeks for your body to adjust to a new exercise routine and about six weeks before you’re ready for more aggressive activity. If you’re running, start with exercising three days a week. If you’re walking, you may be able to handle four or five days of exercise from the start. Increasing the duration or intensity of exercise by more than 10 percent each week puts you at a greater risk of injury, so be sure to progress gradually.
Get the right equipment.
Wear clothes that wick sweat - you’ll be much more comfortable. If you’re a runner, proper footgear will help your legs avoid unnecessary strain. Likewise, a well-fit bicycle can help cyclists avoid knee and other injuries.
Don’t push through pain.
Most exercise injuries are overuse injuries, meaning they occur when athletes push their muscles, tendons, and bones past their limits. One sign that you’ve reached your limit? Pain. If you experience real discomfort, it’s better to take a few days off or see a doctor than risk worsening an injury.
Of course, some muscle pain is perfectly normal for those starting up an exercise routine. Schedule recovery days - days in which you either don’t exercise or engage in very light activity -- to give your muscles a chance to rebuild between workouts.
If you experience routine muscle soreness, a topical product may help speed your recovery. For example, one product, Absorbine Jr. (www.absorbinejr.com), contains natural menthol and herbal extracts. The liquid pain reliever creates a penetrating warmth to soothe sore muscles, aching joints, arthritis and back and foot pain. Because it increases blood flow to sore muscles, Absorbine Jr. actually helps muscles heal as it provides pain relief. Absorbine products were initially formulated to soothe the strong muscle pain in horses. This inspired Absorbine Jr. for humans.
