Exercise and Arthritis
Research shows exercise is a great tool for managing arthritis and most joint-related pain. Regular, moderate exercise offers a host of benefits including, but not limited to: Reduction in joint pain and stiffness by strengthening the muscles supporting the joint. Increased endurance and flexibility of the joint. Decreased inflammation from arthritis. A regular fitness routine […]
9 Reasons Why Your Workout Should Start with a Warm-up
Doing warm-up exercises before your workout is important in so many ways. A good warm-up will gradually increase your heart rate, increase circulation to your muscles, tendons and ligaments, and afford you the chance to mentally prepare for your workout. The importance of warm-up exercises can be compared to driving your car in freezing cold […]
Making Time for Exercise
Summertime and warm weather are finally here. A wide variety of summer commitments can make it challenging to get into the gym for your normal 30 to 40 minutes of prescribed cardio exercise during the week. But studies show that three moderately intense 10-minute stretches of exercise have the same health effect as 30 minutes […]
Exercising with Seasonal Allergies
Exercising is most beneficial when you challenge yourself and work up a good sweat. With spring quickly approaching, exercise can become challenging because of allergy symptoms caused by spring blooms. Don’t let your seasonal allergies hold you back from moving your exercise routine outside. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
Burning Fat: What you Need to Know
Most of us go to the gym looking to feel better, tone up and lose a few pounds in the process. With all the weight loss information out there, developing an effective routine to achieve this can seem overwhelming. The most important concept to remember for weight loss is that, in order to lose weight, […]
Ask the Trainer: Why Strength Train?
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Strength training is a type of physical exercise that focuses on using resistance to build strength and endurance. As an exercise specialist, we know there’s a lot of confusion about the best way to integrate strength training a part of your overall fitness […]
Setting Wellness Goals and Sticking with Them
The New Year leads to many resolutions to make changes and improve your overall wellness. Without specific direction, these new resolutions often run off the path. A well-defined plan is your best bet for success. Keep the following in mind as you define and enact your goals for the coming year. A Goal Needs to […]
Yoga versus Pilates…what’s the difference?
As a yoga and Pilates instructor, I am often asked what the difference is between the two practices. In reality, it’s actually easier to show someone than try to explain it. While they definitely complement one another, they are two distinct forms of exercise. Yoga has been around for literally thousands of years. The word […]
Take a hike and call me in the morning
We’ve heard it before…we all need to get up and move more. No one is exempt – not us, our kids, nor our parents. We know, we know – but how many of us have treadmills, stairclimbers or another piece of expensive fitness equipment in our homes that is currently serving as: a) a coatrack, […]