Support Your Heart with Weight Training
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist When we think of heart health, often times we picture eating better and including regular cardiovascular exercise into our daily routine. Did you know research has shown that, when appropriately prescribed and supervised, resistance training has positive effects on your muscles, as well as cardiovascular function, metabolism, coronary risk factors […]
Exercise Your Heart Today
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist A sedentary lifestyle is one of the worst things you can do to your heart. Your heart is a muscle and, like any other muscle, the more you use it, the stronger your heart becomes. Research is continually showing a correlation between regular cardiovascular activity and heart health. Some of […]
5 Ways to Exercise at the Office and at Home
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Finding time to exercise can be challenging when you’re juggling work, errands, kids and activities. Sometimes life just gets in the way. Luckily, with the new year upon us, now is a great time to take stock of our fitness goals and look for ways to integrate physical activity into […]
6 Ways Exercise Can Increase Your Job Satisfaction
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist We all know exercising is good for you, but did you know it could actually improve your satisfaction at work? Here are a few areas in which exercise has been shown to improve your career well-being. Stress—Research has shown a strong link between exercise and mental health, with a major […]
The Importance of Strengthening Your Core
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness As we age, having a strong core has a host of benefits including better balance and stability, proper posture and a healthy back. A strong core also makes everyday activities and tasks easier. While there are plenty of great abdominal and back exercises out there, […]
Proper Stretching Can Change Your Workout
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Stretching is a vital component of any complete fitness routine. With that said, stretching is often overlooked as we frequently jump to activities such as cardio and strength training. Part of the reason stretching is often disregarded can be attributed to a lack of education […]
Keeping Your Balance
Are you regularly experiencing balance problems, dizziness, vertigo or blurred vision? If so, you might have a balance disorder. With at least half of the U.S. population having a balance problem in their lifetime, you aren’t alone when you discuss this with your doctor. Did you know balance disorders are associated with the vestibular system […]
Get Your Workout Started with the Fit for Life Program
Whether you’re just beginning to exercise, looking for a kick-start or need accountability to keep you on-track, the Fit for Life program at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness is designed to lead you down the path of success. This eight-week program gives you the opportunity to develop effective, healthy, lifelong habits that improve your fitness […]
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Strength Training
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Strength training is a unique way to mold your body into better shape, but if you’re not seeing the results you want from your strength-training program, we’re here to help. The key to a successful strength-training program lies in varying your exercises, number of […]
Proper Hydration Keeps Your Summer Workout Healthy
When we think of summer, we often think of baseball games, hiking, golfing and a number of other outdoor activities. With all that time spent outside, you have a higher risk of dehydration and heatstroke during summer than other times of the year. Did you know water makes up approximately 50-60 percent of your body […]