Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family for all kinds of celebrating. As we all know, typically these gatherings are centered on good times and great food. If your goals include eating healthy, losing or maintaining weight, or keeping up with your fitness routine, this can be a […]
The Importance of Strengthening Your Core
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness As we age, having a strong core has a host of benefits including better balance and stability, proper posture and a healthy back. A strong core also makes everyday activities and tasks easier. While there are plenty of great abdominal and back exercises out there, […]
Proper Stretching Can Change Your Workout
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Stretching is a vital component of any complete fitness routine. With that said, stretching is often overlooked as we frequently jump to activities such as cardio and strength training. Part of the reason stretching is often disregarded can be attributed to a lack of education […]
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 […]