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 […]
Healthy Exercise Habits for People with Diabetes
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Exercise has been shown to be an excellent way to regulate and/or help manage diabetes. There are two types of exercise recommended to help control diabetes: aerobic exercise and strength training. Aerobic exercise is defined as any sustained exercise such as jogging, rowing, swimming or cycling that stimulates and strengthens the […]
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 […]
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Strength Training
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Strength training is a unique way to mold your body into better shape, but if you’re not seeing the results you want from your strength-training program, we’re here to help. The key to a successful strength-training program lies in varying your exercises, number of […]