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Lisa Abramson BW

Lisa Abramson

Fitness Center, Medical Fitness Liaison and ACE-Certified Personal Trainer

Lisa Abramson has been an ACE-Certified personal trainer for over 20 years. She is also a Mad-Dogg-certified spin instructor since 2017. She has taught a variety of group exercise classes over the past two decades. She is a medical fitness liaison, personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Ochsner Fitness Center.

She has a bachelor's in theater arts, and a master's in speech communication.

Lisa has been a triathlete for the past 20 years, returning to competition in 2020.

She believes that motivation begins within, finding the desire to be better today: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." -- Mark Twain

Posts By This Author

Running Marathon
Food & Fitness
May 2, 2022

5-Point Marathon Training Plan

Two things that are critical to a successful marathon training routine are consistency and listening to your body.
By Lisa Abramson
Exercises to burn belly fat
Food & Fitness
Apr 27, 2022

The Best Exercises to Burn Belly Fat

Most of us know that you cannot spot reduce or do 100 crunches to lessen the fat. In fact, if you do a variety of exercises, you are more likely to tackle belly fat.
By Lisa Abramson
Couple walking
Food & Fitness
Mar 9, 2022

Walking to Lose Weight Calculators

Generally speaking, if you are a man weighing approximately 165 pounds and walk 10,000 steps, you can burn around 500 calories.
By Lisa Abramson
Yoga class pain management man
Food & Fitness
Mar 3, 2022

8 of the Top Reasons to Do Yoga

One study found that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and an increase in serotonin levels.
By Lisa Abramson
Running couple running medicine fitness 2020 24 1
Food & Fitness
Feb 24, 2022

Is Running Outside or on a Treadmill Better?

One clear benefit to the treadmill or indoor track is a controlled climate.
By Lisa Abramson
Side planks
Food & Fitness
Nov 18, 2021

8 Exercises for the Obliques

Working the obliques can be fun and varied. You'll feel stronger and be able to "go with the punches" after you've integrated them into your weekly workouts.
By Lisa Abramson
Happy woman exercising
Food & Fitness
Aug 16, 2021

Exercises to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Whatever you find, discover what is fun and playful for you to do; this will make you want to continue doing it and even master it! Even gardening or dancing will help reduce anxiety and depression.
By Lisa Abramson
Woman working out in park
Food & Fitness
Aug 3, 2021

How Many Times a Week Should I Work Out?

The key is to build slowly and keep at it. Rest days are just as important as your exercise days, however.
By Lisa Abramson
Men Exercise
Food & Fitness
Jul 19, 2021

Work Out at Home Without Equipment

You do not need fancy equipment to work out at home, just a commitment to work out regularly and be creative.
By Lisa Abramson
Resistance band training
Food & Fitness
Jul 14, 2021

What is Resistance Training with Bands?

Because of their simplicity, resistance bands are underrated but are equal to or even better than other standard weight-lifting equipment.
By Lisa Abramson
Reduce injury exercise new years resolutions 1
Food & Fitness
Jul 15, 2021

Gym Etiquette and Manners

Here are some gym etiquette tips to keep you in line and avoid getting the stink eye from that stranger next to you.
By Lisa Abramson
Man lifting weights
Food & Fitness
Jul 7, 2021

How to Train Like a Weightlifter

weightlifting can boost our metabolism, strengthen and encourage bone density, increase our functional strength as we age, and burn fat at rest.
By Lisa Abramson
Woman training in gym
Food & Fitness
Jun 25, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Train like an Olympian

If you’re getting fired up for the competition, maybe it’s time for you to train like an Olympian, and not just watch from the sidelines.
By Lisa Abramson
Working out
Food & Fitness
Nov 19, 2020

Start Your Exercise Resolutions Before the New Year

Enter the new year feeling great by starting your fitness resolutions now.
By Lisa Abramson
Woman walking
Food & Fitness
Oct 9, 2020

Body Composition: Do You Know Yours?

Learning your body fat percentage is very useful and is a better indicator of your health than the old BMI standard.
By Lisa Abramson
Thinkstockphotos 503865898 Measuring Stomach
Food & Fitness
Sep 17, 2020

Crunches: Abs Exercises That Work

Yes, we want to have good-looking abs, but we also need strong abs for practical purposes.
By Lisa Abramson
Thinkstockphotos 468768136 Athletic Trainer
Food & Fitness
Sep 14, 2020

10 Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer

Consistent training sessions will make coming to the gym and getting fit seem like second nature! That’s the goal of a trainer: help you help yourself to be healthy and fit, making a lifetime commitment!
By Lisa Abramson
Men Exercise
Food & Fitness
Aug 27, 2020

What's Core Strength and How Do You Get It

With a strong core, you will be a better athlete, you’ll have less chance of injury, and you’ll be able to create more balance and stability in the years to come.
By Lisa Abramson
Man doing lunges
Food & Fitness
Sep 4, 2020

5 Top Lower-Body Exercises

These are trainer Lisa Abramson's five favorite lower-body exercises for making you stronger and functionally fit. Perform three sets of 10-15 repetitions each. Increase your weight when these become easier.
By Lisa Abramson
Back workout
Food & Fitness
Sep 4, 2020

5 Upper Body Strength Exercises

Women, particularly, need to develop their upper body, since they are typically lacking in strength here. All of us, lose muscle as we age, so why not build it?
By Lisa Abramson
Women exercising
Food & Fitness
Mar 6, 2020

Exercise: Is It Ever Too Much

If you are sore from your last day (or more) of exercise, should you still exercise the next day?
By Lisa Abramson
Working out
Food & Fitness
Feb 11, 2020

How Often Should I Work Out?

Yes, you can work out too much. If you start having nagging aches and pains, and your sleep is not as deep as it used to be, this may be a sign of over-training.
By Lisa Abramson
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Food & Fitness
Sep 16, 2020

4 Reasons to Choose a Kid-Friendly Gym

With services like child care, youth fitness programs and summer and holiday camps, gyms are making it easier than ever to get the whole family involved in fitness.
By Lisa Abramson
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