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 age and stage of life. That’s because weight-bearing exercise . . .
- burns body fat. As you build muscle, your resting metabolic rate increases, which means that your body burns more calories, even when at rest
- decreases your risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone density, strengthens joints and can ease the pain of arthritis.
- reduces your risk for diabetes and heart disease. It also lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure, increases good cholesterol and improves the way your body processes sugar, which may reduce your risk for developing diabetes.
- gives you additional strength, making everyday activities easier.
Plus, the muscle you build now helps with disease prevention, creates a healthier body and increases the quality of your life and ability to live independently as you grow older.
Getting started
Get your confident face on. Don’t be put off by feeling out of shape or if the gym equipment seems confusing. At Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness, not only will you find high-quality strength and cardiovascular training equipment, you’ll also have access to a team of experts who can support you in your fitness goals no matter what level you are.
All gym memberships are available to the public and include two appointments with an exercise specialist to help you get started. Call one of our locations for more information.
Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness in Noblesville
601 Westfield Rd.
Noblesville, IN 46060
317.776.7225
Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness in Carmel
14535 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Building B
Carmel, IN 46033
317.705.4350