Easing Back into Exercising
Has it been a while since you’ve worked out? Has quarantine caused you to become more sedentary than normal? You’re ready to be active again, but after such a long hiatus from the gym, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. How should you get back into an exercise routine? The staff at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness […]
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 […]
Walking and Talking: How Socializing During Exercise Affects Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Hopefully by now we all know there are countless physical benefits to integrating exercise into our daily routine. Even though we may know exercise is great for us, occasionally life gets in the way or we lose our motivation to stay physically active. Whether it’s because we’ve hit a plateau […]
Staying Fit for Two: Exercise During Pregnancy
By Stephanie A. Brazus, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN How important is exercise for healthy pregnant women? Exercise can give you more energy, boost your mood and help you sleep better. It can improve your posture, relieve back pain and other pregnancy discomforts, and prepare you for childbirth. Even if you’re new to exercise, now is […]
4 Tips to Get Back into Your Exercise Routine
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist The start of the school year means new beginnings for your kids, but it’s also a great time to self-reflect by taking a look at your life and fitness routine and planning ways to stay active during the upcoming fall and winter months. Here are a few tips to help you successfully […]
Exercise Your Mind with Yoga and Pilates
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist If you’ve considered joining a yoga or Pilates class, your reasons might be to strengthen your core or become more flexible. But in addition to the physical benefits of these classes, there are numerous mental health benefits. While Pilates focuses on the powerhouse areas such as abdominal muscles, lower back, […]
The Mental Aspect of Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist The role mindfulness plays in improving your overall health and wellbeing can often be overlooked. Sometimes during a workout, you may be distracted by the stress of daily living or by thinking about other tasks you could be doing instead of exercising. By being smart and engaging the mind during […]
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 […]
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 […]