Washington Regional Center for Exercise

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.

Warming up is an important first step for a safe work out. Starting with a warm up helps prevent injuries and muscle strain. Here at the Center for Exercise, we have personal trainers who can help design stretching, strength and cardio programs. For more information, contact us at 479.463.3488.

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to John Layes, one of our physiologists!

We hope you have a wonderful celebration! 🎉

Technique is important for strength training. If you are struggling with an exercise, consider lowering the weight and focusing on technique.

Help us welcome our summer intern, Sophia Freimanis. Sophia is from Overland Park, Kansas, & recently graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in exercise science. She is excited to meet everyone, learn more and be a part of the Center for Exercise team.

She loves sewing, cooking, working out, spending time with friends and going on walks or hikes around NWA.

We are looking forward to having you with us, Sophia!

Swimming is a great summer workout! It's a low-impact way to elevate your heart rate and work muscles throughout the body.

Don't have a pool? The Center for Exercise pool offers lap swim and open exercise hours Monday-Saturday. Visit bit.ly/3FYPtmk for details.