
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 […]

Stress Busters: Exercises to Help You Relax at Home
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Learning to cope during COVID-19 can be difficult, especially when our daily routines are disrupted. As the weeks go by, it may seem like the stress that goes along with these changes grows. Exercise can play a huge role in improving your mood, so here are some simple techniques you […]

The Importance of Maintaining an Exercise Routine During Quarantine
By Travis Browning, Exercise Physiologist Exercise is associated with a plethora of benefits when it comes to our overall health. Heart disease, the number one cause of death in the U.S., can be prevented by regular physical activity. Not only is exercise good for your physical health, but it can also have benefits to your mental […]

Staying Active at Home
By Amy Chandler, Exercise Specialist Are you continuing to make time to exercise while you’re at home? During quarantine, it’s easy to sit back and relax, but it’s important to get your body moving. Make sure you take at least 20-30 minutes each day to exercise. Here are a few ideas: Enjoy the nice weather […]
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, […]

Gym Mirrors Aren’t Just for Selfies
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist When starting an exercise routine, tailoring your plan to your specific needs and goals is always essential. Along those lines, when developing a workout routine, it’s important to make sure you’re performing proper techniques. Even if you’ve been working out for a while, completing an evaluation to make sure your […]

The Cost of Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Whether you’re already practicing a healthy exercise routine or you’ve finally worked up the motivation to start one, you may face an unexpected barrier to your commitment to a workout regimen—finances. There is a strong, positive relationship between being financially secure and physically active. They both contribute to a happier […]
Finding Your Fit
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Are you perplexed as to why it seems some people are continuously concerned with the shape of their body? There may be more to it than meets the eye. Let’s explore a variety of reasons that motivate others and maybe you, too, will “find your fit.” Reaching your ideal body composition […]