Washington Regional Center for Exercise

A great way to practice the mind and body connection is with Yoga. Join us for National Yoga Awareness by attending a yoga class here at The Center for Exercise. Go to bit.ly/4mJiORQ for a list of our classes.

Happy Birthday, Eddy, from all of us here at The Center for Exercise. 🎊Eddy Holguin is one of the Fitness Specialists at The Center for Exercise. We hope you enjoy today!

Try adding an aerobic component to your resistance training and weight lifting to burn more calories.
- Start at a slightly lower weight
- Do 12-15 repetitions
- Rotate between different exercises with little to no rest between sets

Do all of your exercises in a slow and controlled fashion. Keeping those motions slow causes your muscles to experience more tension, which helps build strength. If you are unable to control it while doing it slowly, you may need to decrease the weight you are working with.

Few things are more refreshing than a dip in a pool when the weather is scorching. Treading water engages a variety of muscles in the body. Swimming laps and water jogging can also be great cardio workouts. Come to The Center for Exercise pool for some water exercise today! 🏊🏼

Exercise is good for you physically and mentally. Here are a few ways exercise can help your mental health:

* Prevents depression and relieves stress

* Increases serotonin levels in your brain and releases endorphins

*Improves mood, memory and sleep

The summer heat can increase your risk of dehydration, especially while exercising. Here are a few simple tips to help you stay hydrated.

- Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning.

-Carry a water bottle with you as you exercise and throughout the day.

-Drink before you get thirsty. Thirst is a sign that your body is already getting dehydrated.

Happy Birthday to our receptionist, Becky Harrison, who works at the Center for Exercise in the Membership Department. Enjoy celebrating today! 🎈

For people with , joint-friendly aerobic activities can help reduce pain and improve function. These activities are low-impact, meaning they put less stress on the body and joints. At the Center for Exercise, we offer several joint-friendly and low-impact classes and machines. For more information, stop by the front desk or give us a call at 479.463.3488.

July is UV Safety month. It's important to protect your skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation when exercising outdoors. Here are a few tips to help protect yourself from the sun.