How to Perform Static, Dynamic, Passive and PNF Stretches
By Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialist Stretching is a form of physical exercise where a specific muscle or tendon is flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The benefits of stretching include (but are not limited to): relief from cramping, improved range of motion, decreased risk of injury […]
Enhancing Your Workouts with Technology
By Ryan Lawson, Fitness Coordinator Technology is constantly changing in an attempt to make all aspects of our lives easier and fitness is no exception. With so much out there, you may be wondering how technology can be used to help you achieve your fitness goals. Technology can make everything from tracking your heart rate […]
Why You Need to Warm Up, Stretch and Cool Down
By Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialist It’s easy to overlook the importance of warming up, stretching and cooling down when exercising. It’s quicker to just get in, do your workout and get out. But what we often don’t realize is how important each of these elements are to having a successful workout. Here’s why: Warming Up: […]
How to Handle a Resolution Slip
By Laura Landrey, MS, RD, CD, Wellness Dietitian We’ve all done it. The excitement of a new year brings energy and enthusiasm to start new habits and routines. “This will be the year,” we say as we charge full-speed at our goals. So why is it that by February we usually find ourselves feeling defeated […]
The Importance of Exercise Order
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Starting a new fitness routine can be a lot to take in. Learning the proper form and technique can seem intimidating, but that’s not all you need to be thinking about. Another important aspect is the order you perform the exercises. While the sequence of the workouts can be shifted based […]
Why You Shouldn’t Take the Path of Least Resistance—Especially in the Gym
By Ryan Lawson & Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialists Resistance training is an integral part of a well-rounded exercise routine, especially as we age. It improves strength, bone density and endurance. However, what many people don’t realize is the importance of how fast you perform this exercise in relation to its effectiveness. In order to get […]
It’s About Being Strong, Not Skinny
Shawna Reed Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness When it comes to doing weight-bearing exercise now, your future self will thank you more than you know. Here’s why: Weight-bearing exercise not only helps you look good in your favorite sleeveless shirts and dresses, it also provides important health benefits to women at every […]
Fact or Fiction? Extinguishing Common Exercise Myths
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Technology has made a wealth of information accessible at our fingertips. Most of the time this is great, but at times it can be a little overwhelming. Too much information can make it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. In the health and fitness field, research is constantly evolving to […]
Exercise, Recover, Repeat: Sleeping Your Way to a Healthier You
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Everything has been going great with your exercise routine: you’ve been faithfully completing your workouts, you’ve made an effort in your diet and, in turn, you are feeling more energetic than ever. You’ve even started to notice that everyday activities are getting easier. In regard to your health and wellness, […]
Five Ways Women Benefit from Regular Exercise
Joining a gym is typically the first thing that comes to mind when people decide to improve their wellness. For many women, finding the time to even exercise at all can be a challenge in itself. In addition, the thought of joining a gym and picking up a new workout routine can feel intimidating. So, […]