Yesterday, my training program had me running for 30 min and swimming 75 minutes. So, I did the run over lunch and went to the pool at my health club at 5:45pm. I was 15 minutes into my swim when I was stopped by a club trainer who told me they were closing the pool from 6-7pm for an aqua exercise class and I had to get out. Of course, I complied, but begrudgingly. As I was getting out of the pool wondering what to do in place of my swim, I thought, why not try something new and take the aqua exercise class? So, I did! Admittedly, I was the only man in pool and initially I did get some funny looks from the female veterans in the class-- "What? A man in the class?"..."Who's the newbie?"... In spite of the cool reception, the class did eventually accept me. My guess is they were impressed that I was able to keep up in spite of my freshman status. I have to say, in the end, it was a great workout! The only downside was the friction blister I got on my foot from the bottom of the pool. Clearly a rookie mistake as the seasoned ladies in the class were wearing aqua socks!
Friday, February 29, 2008
I am honored...
Recently, I asked Kaiser Permanente physician Robert E. Sallis, M.D., FACSM, if he would be interested and available to be a contributing writer to this blog and he said yes. Thank you, Dr. Sallis!
I am very pleased about this because Dr. Sallis serves as president of the American College of Sports Medicine and chairs the Exercise is Medicine™ initiative for the College. He wise contributions to this blog will provide great value to me as I train for IM CDA and for any readers who are simply interested in learning more about fitness and exercise! Of course, just having met Dr. Sallis, I Googled him to learn more about his background. Very impressive indeed!...
Dr. Sallis received his Bachelor of Science from the US Air Force Academy and his Medical Degree from Texas A&M University. He completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Fontana in 1990, where he served as chief resident. He has been the team physician at Pomona College since 1988 and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. He lectures and publishes extensively in the area of sports medicine. He previously received the Irving S. Rasgon, M.D. Award for Excellence in Family Medicine Research. Sallis currently serves as editor-in-chief of Current Sports Medicine Reports and associate editor of ACSM’s scientific journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
KP does offer massage services after all...
Kaiser Permanente Member Services emailed me via my Personal Health Manager on kp.org and through the Affinity Program, Kaiser Permanente members have access to strategic partners that offer:
- 25 percent discounts on regular rates for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services from a national network of more than 20,000 providers.
-Preferred membership rates at more than 4,400 fitness clubs nationwide.
-Free shipping for products purchased on Healthyroads.com, which offers more than 2,400 brand-name health-related products including vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, skin care products, yoga-related products, aromatherapy products, fitness equipment, books, and videos.
I have selectedt two sports massage therapy providers in the L.A. area and will schedule my appointments right away. I need a massage!
