NEW class being offered at the fitness center!

We have a brand new class coming to the fitness center!

Strong by Zumba, is starting this week. Currently, we are the ONLY fitness center in Iowa offering this class! This class will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. We asked the instructor, Lore Hucka, to give us some information on what the class is, and here is what she shared:

Do NOT let the brand name “Zumba” fool you, it definitely is not a dance class. Strong by Zumba is perfect for fitness enthusiasts and students looking for more challenging, high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout.

How does it work?   

With most programs, music is an afterthought. The music in Strong by Zumba was crafted to drive the intensity in a challenging progression that provides a total body workout. "Every beat has a move. Every move has a beat."

What are the benefits?      

Moving in sync with the music makes you work harder. This class will push you past plateaus to help you reach your fitness goals faster. Using your own body weight, you will gain muscular endurance, tone, and definition, and you will experience an increased after-burn that can only be found with HIIT workouts.

Is Strong by Zumba for me?               

Can you hold a plank for a least 30 seconds?  Are you looking to burn mega calories, drop pounds, and tone up? Do you enjoy music? Then this class is for you! If you cannot hold a plank for 30 seconds, then start with some strength exercises to build up your strength before taking the class. Talk to one of the Personal Trainers (Ashley or Melissa) at Lake City 24 Hour Fitness, and they can help you reach that goal! I only ask this requirement because this program is an UP/DOWN program. I can modify the class, but I want you to feel successful when you leave the class! A lot of you are going to think "she's nuts-- I can’t do that!" The number one thing I have taught my group classes for the last four years is my students can do WAY more than they believe they can! Push yourself, challenge yourself, let's do it together! Let's get STRONG!!

We are so excited that Lore will be offering this new class, and we hope you all go and give it a try!

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Why we give up on resolutions.

Have you ever made a commitment to do something but then not followed through?

I'm sure we all have at some point.

When I go back on a commitment, I tend to get that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. My conscious kicks in and regret comes into play. 

We've probably all experienced that feeling before. One of the most common commitments most of us tend to go back on is the commitment we make once the clock turns midnight on New Years Eve.

Very few people actually stick with their resolutions well beyond the month of January. I'm sure some of us couldn't even list what our past New Year's resolutions even were.

So, why do we do this? Why do we give up on resolutions and commitments that we set for ourselves?

For many of us, we fail to follow through because the resolution or goal we set is far too broad. We set goals like: workout more, get healthy, spend less money, or be happier, etc. Goals that are this broad, though, leave so much room for failure because we do not lay out a specific action plan to achieve the goal. For example, what would you even define as "healthy" if your goal is to get healthy? What do you define as "more" if your goal is to do something more in your life?

Another reason our resolutions tend to get pushed aside is that they are often times unrealistic. We set goals of getting to the gym six times each week when we currently do not go at all. We set a goal of going cold-turkey on a bad habit. These unrealistic expectations most often lead to quitting.

We also give up on our resolutions because they are based off willpower, not a sequenced plan of attack. We make a goal to get healthy, assuming that we will be able to resist the chocolate brownie when it is placed in front of us. Instead of actually writing down an action plan, we are quick to assume mental will power will be enough. 

So, why are we writing about this in the middle of September--many months past the new year?

With it being roughly the third week into September, we'd like you to reflect on how you are doing with your resolution. Did you fall into the trap of setting a goal that was too broad; too unrealistic; or based too much off willpower alone? 

If you have strayed away from your goal, the good news is that IT IS NOT TOO LATE! It is not too late go back and work on your goal--even if you have strayed away from it for awhile. 

Now is the time to re-evaluate where you are at with your goals you set back in January, and if you have abandoned them, see what you can still accomplish in the next few months. It is never to late to start, and (as celebrity trainer Autumn says) if you are tired of starting over, then stop quitting!

Now that the school year is back in full swing, and we are all back into our normal routines and schedules, think of all you can still accomplish and achieve--it's never too late to start up again! We hope you make the necessary steps to do so.

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Chiropractic Care for Student Athletes

 The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently released the statistic that the number of students who participate in high school sports is on the rise. For the first time, the number of student-athletes topped the 7.8 million mark last year. Undoubtedly, it’s great that kids are more active out on the court and in the field, but with all that activity, there comes, of course, the risk of injury.

Proactive vs. Reactive Child Care

As we have mentioned in previous blog postings, in the United States, we’re often reactive when it comes to our healthcare. By this, we mean we will go to the doctor after we get a head cold or after we have sprained an ankle. One of our main goals at Redenius Chiropractic is to show people the incredible benefits of proactive and preventative healthcare. We encourage community members to begin care before you experience pain—the last “signal” your body gives you when something is wrong. We highly recommend chiropractic care for children of all ages—but especially children who are active in sports.

How to Spot an Injury or Weakness Before it’s a Problem

The chiropractic care that Dr. Redenius offers is a great tool for preventing long-term health issues, which is why it’s critical kids are seen throughout the season, not just after an injury. Because children are so young, they tend to “bounce back” quickly from an injury. However, because of this, it is often times difficult to spot an injury in a child and it can remain unseen. It can sometimes take years before serious conditions like bone spurs or degeneration occurs as a result of an injury. Dr. Redenius can spot these things early on, though, and this is why we encourage regular check-ups and visits—especially during athletic seasons.

Post-Injury Care

If the unfortunate event of an injury does occur, Dr. Redenius can help get your child on the road to recovery quickly and safely. While completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Dr. Redenius had the opportunity to serve as the head athletic trainer for teams ranging from women’s tennis to men’s rugby. He has seen and treated just about every injury in the book, and Redenius Chiropractic is equipped with the tools necessary to get you on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. If you do come in with an injury, Dr. Redenius will first evaluate you before coming up with a treatment plan or referring you to a specialist if needed.

As you and your family members gear up for the continuation of fall sports, find some time to visit your chiropractor for a spinal evaluation, and keep up with your treatment throughout the season and beyond. Your body is your biggest and best asset, and you will not be able to be active and healthy if you are injured!

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

"...yet the auto has replaceable parts!"

A very small history lesson for you on this holiday weekend (and if history isn't your thing, read on...we build off of it :-)):

David (D.D) Palmer

One of the main reasons students from all over the world to receive their education at Palmer College in Davenport is that it is the technical “birth place” of chiropractic. The Palmer campus located on Brady Street in Davenport is where David (D.D) Palmer first opened the college back in the 19^th century. D.D performed his first adjustment in 1895—curing a patient of deafness that was being caused by a misalignment. After that, Palmer College opened in 1897, and since then Palmer has been educating Doctor’s of Chiropractic from all over the world.

B.J. Palmer

While D.D. was the “founder” of chiropractic, his son, B.J. is just as well-known. B.J. is known for his eclectic character and words of wisdom he often shared with his patients. His words decorate the halls of Palmer College, and personally, Dr. Redenius and I believe that everyone can relate to and learn from some of B.J’s most famous quotations.

One quote of his in particular sticks out in my mind. This is the quote that made the figurative “light bulb” turn on for me.

The quote reads: “Many of us take better care of our automobiles than we do our own bodies…yet the auto has replaceable parts.”

How true is this for so many of us?

Most people do not know that up until a few years ago, I was one of those people B.J was referring to. I took far better care of my little silver Pontiac Sunfire than I did myself. I always made sure that the little “silver bullet” was well fueled, oiled, and maintained. Myself, on the other-hand, not so much.

I was quick to spend money to maintain my car, but was hesitant to spend a little more money on healthy foods. I did not EVER see a chiropractor for preventative health care because I believed it was pointless unless I was sick or experiencing pain.

It wasn’t until I read this quote while on Palmer’s campus one day that it clicked for me. Not only was I willing to invest money into my car, but I was willing to spend money and time and energy into other areas of my life as well. I was (and still am) willing to spend $5.00 on a Pumpkin Spice Latte (who doesn’t love those!?), but I was hesitant at first to try out Juice Plus solely because I was too frugal with money. I was willing to spend $20.00 on a movie night out with Jeff, but I was not willing to pay a co-pay to get regularly adjusted and checked up at a chiropractor. I was willing to devote my time to frivolous Facebook browsing, but I was not willing to devote 20 minutes a day to improving my own mental and spiritual health.

Reading that quote forced me to re-evaluate my priorities. I am definitely not arguing that I should give up Pumpkin Spiced Lattes and date nights with Jeff; rather, I’m arguing that I need to place my own health and well-being at an equal, or dare I say higher, place value.

So, we’d like to challenge you to re-evaluate how high your own health is placed in your list of priorities. Are you willing to spend $40.00/month on cable TV, but are not willing to invest in something like Juice Plus…something that has been proven by research to do incredible things for your overall health? Are you willing to spend money on something like a car—something with replaceable parts—but are not willing to invest in preventative care for your health?

Maybe a good goal for all of us is to consciously reflect on where our priorities are as well as reflect on what we can do to improve our own health and well-being. 

A final "B.J. Palmer-ism" that we'd like to share with you is, “Chiropractic is health insurance. Premiums small. Dividends large!”

Call 712-464-3301 today to find out how we can help you invest more energy into your own health and well-being!

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

And for even more information, and to stick with the car analogy, check out this short video  in which Olympic Athlete Jeff Olsen explains how taking care of your body is analogous to taking care of your car.