Physical fitness is essential for good health, and is necessary if you are trying to lose weight. During exercise, the body burns stored calories as energy. At its very foundation, weight loss is equal to calories in < calories out. You must burn more calories each day than you consume in order to lose weight.
Based on this simple equation, it is possible to lose weight by reducing caloric intake alone, but aerobic exercise and strength training help to maintain weight and reduce risks of many health conditions.
Keeping up with routine exercise can be challenging when left on your own. Nicholson Clinic is your partner on your journey toward physical fitness and good health. We offer programs specifically designed for post-bariatric surgery patients. Please check facebook for dates and times.
Patient Led Fitness Groups
One thing we’ve learned in all our years of experience, is that our patients find great inspiration and motivation in each other! That’s why we aim to connect our patients with each other in various ways. One of which is through patient-led fitness groups. If you want to connect with others on the journey and are looking for other patients to exercise with as you motivate each other — whether in person, virtually together or virtually on your own — check out our Facebook Support Group for more on these unique opportunities.
Hosted by Michael & Deborah Tew
Nicholson Clinic Patient Fitness AmbassadorsRead their Transformation Story!Michael and Deborah are both patients of Dr. Long and have started a monthly virtual Fitness Journey Challenge. Your choice of any 20 minute workout from anywhere at anytime. The cost is $10, that money becomes the jackpot and 100% of the money is given away at the end of the month! Check out the Fitness Journey Challenge here to learn how it works and how to join the group, or email Michael at editguy29@gmail.com for more information.
Virtual ZUMBA Class with Crystal
This class is free with the ability to donate! Please let Crystal know if you are coming or feel free to join last minute without an RSVP. If you have questions for Crystal you can reach her at cryswoodruff@gmail.com.
Date To Be Determined
Visit Nicholson Clinic Facebook Page for event link and details.
"I have lost 94 lbs. currently. This took me from a size 22 pants to a size 8, 2XL shirts to a small/medium! I have done Zumba for about 4 years total. I never felt confident enough to teach (much less physically capable of it). Once I had lost about 70 lbs., I became certified, and now have been teaching since last December. I am very grateful for this life changing experience."
Affordable Support
Options for Patient Enrollment – Insurance Based and Self-Pay
S.H.E.D. PROGRAM
DOWNLOAD FLYERA three-month exercise regimen that is specifically for patients who have had bariatric surgery or those who are pre-surgical and beginning their wellness journey. All classes are held in the gym in our Wellness Center on the Plano campus with. The groups are small in size to ensure everyone gets individual training. Come join us on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Cost: $90 per 12-week session, per participant. For more information and to register, please email or call 214-820-2367. Brought to you by the Nicholson Clinic and Baylor Scott & White Health
MEDICAL FITNESS CLASS WITH DALLAS IRON FITNESS
Insurance and Self-Pay Options
DOWNLOAD FLYERKaitlyn Gannon, M.S. CSCS is an exercise physiologist and founder of a new gym, Dallas Iron Fitness. She previously helped develop the cardiac and bariatric fitness programs at Baylor and taught medical fitness classes to Nicholson Clinic patients, contributed to our blog, and appeared on GMT with Dr. Nick. Kaitlyn has started a new medical fitness class for surgical and non-surgical weight loss patients suited to their individual needs. Individual Training, Insurance Based Program covers 400 minutes/month and gym memberships available at $30/month, OR Group Training, Self Pay for 2 classes/week at $50/month. We are thrilled to offer these affordable, quality options to our patients in East Dallas. Call: 214-244-8008
To help you get moving and stay motivated check out our Get Fit, Stay Fit blog, a collection of exercise tips and workout ideas.
Get Fit & Stay Fit Blog
All fitness tips included in Get Fit, Stay Fit are written by or approved by Marilyn.
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