Use Your Technology to Improve Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Technology is a vital part of our everyday life. It seems like all our devices can be controlled with the simple touch of a button. Any information we need can be accessed through just a few clicks. Whether we’re working from home, socializing with friends or looking for entertainment, technology […]

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 […]

Exercising During Breast Cancer Treatment
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Research strongly suggests that exercise is safe both during and after breast cancer treatment, provided it’s integrated correctly. By exercising during treatment, you can improve your overall wellbeing and develop bodily efficiency. Exercise has also been shown to ease side effects of cancer treatment and boost energy. There are some […]

5 Easy Tips to Help Your Kids Get the Exercise They Need
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than doubled, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled. Young adults who are overweight tend to have higher occurrences of heart disease and other serious health conditions at an earlier age compared to those […]

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 […]

Finding Ways to Stay Active as a Family
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist When the kids are out of school for the summer, families are able to spend more time together participating in events and gatherings that make it a breeze to stay active. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that children get one hour of physical activity daily. But just because […]

Move Your Workout Outside
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist As warmer weather begins to make a more steady appearance in the coming weeks, it’s more inviting to get involved in outdoor activities. Moving activities outside during nice, sunny weather has several positive health benefits. Outdoor exercise has been associated with increased energy and revitalization, as well as decreased feelings […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE Staying hydrated during a workout helps your body maintain blood volume and good cardiac output, as well as deliver oxygen to the muscles you’re exercising. It also helps prevent muscle cramps and helps regulate your core temperature. In order to stay properly hydrated while exercising, you need to make […]

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 […]