Focus Health ExRx

Focus Health ExRx Move Better to Live Better! We can help you achieve an
optimal quality of life with a
Personalized Exercise/Wellness Plan
designed specifically for YOU.

You financially plan for your future. It's time to physically prepare as well. Contact Kristen today Kristen Swedish Rielly is the owner of Focus Health ExRx, as well as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with over 35 years of professional experience. Education includes an undergraduate and master’s degree in Exercise Science and high level certifications from American College of Sports Medicine (CEP) and Exercise is Medicine (Level 3). Kristen is also affiliated with American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association.

Strength training is for EVERYONE and vital for optimizing longevity and health. You don't need a gym. You just need a...
02/19/2026

Strength training is for EVERYONE and vital for optimizing longevity and health. You don't need a gym. You just need a few tools and motivation to help your 90 year old self.



This beginner upper body workout is perfect for people just getting started with lifting weights. You'll hit all the upper body muscle groups.

Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the US. Lifestyle medicine can reduce your risk.... so whatIs stopping you ...
02/18/2026

Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the US. Lifestyle medicine can reduce your risk.... so what
Is stopping you from being more active?



Research shows that the best way to reduce your risk of stroke is to establish a lifelong commitment to regular physical activity.

Resistance exercise is NOT an option! This is your medicine for a better life.
02/15/2026

Resistance exercise is NOT an option! This is your medicine for a better life.



Research looking at muscle fibers from mice and humans reveals the mechanism through which exercise can help rejuvenate aging muscles.

1. There is no age limit to play sports. 2. You only limit yourself. Sports will help you in every aspect: physically, ...
02/11/2026

1. There is no age limit to play sports.
2. You only limit yourself.

Sports will help you in every aspect: physically, mentally, socially, neurologically - and the list goes on and on. No one is saying you need to play to get to the Olympics, but athletics is something too many people stop doing only because they think age is a limitation.

Today is the day you think differently!




Curler Rich Ruohonen could become the oldest American athlete in Winter Olympics history. All he needs is for someone to slip and fall.

By 2050, is predicted there will be over 4 million 100 year olds. 110 will not be unheard of. ➡️ Medicine will keep y...
02/11/2026

By 2050, is predicted there will be over 4 million 100 year olds. 110 will not be unheard of.
➡️ Medicine will keep you alive.
➡️ Physical activity will keep you living.


Life expectancy in the U.S. is now 10 years longer than it was in 1950, and 60 million Americans are now 65 or older. What does this change in demographics mean for society and for older adults themselves? TIME Magazine's recent Longevity Issue explores just that.

From changing workplace dynamics to educational opportunities and alternative housing solutions, "The New Old Age" begins to outline some creative alternatives to the traditional views of our older years.

https://time.com/collections/the-age-of-longevity/7338545/the-new-old-age/

📸 Photo Credit: Time Magazine

Healthy body = healthy mind = healthy body.
02/09/2026

Healthy body = healthy mind = healthy body.



Exercise is now recognized as an important component of holistic care in managing mental health challenges. Here are 5 practical tips to get started.

Sedentary behavior and Activity are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. You can be sedentary and still go to the gym everyday. On th...
02/09/2026

Sedentary behavior and Activity are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. You can be sedentary and still go to the gym everyday. On the flipside, you can be on your feet all the time, but not truely active. To prevent disease, you need both!

First step.... get up and move your body. It does not be at the gym. It does not have to look pretty. It does not have to make you sweat. Just move and move consistently.



Are you a couch potato? Learn how physical inactivity can lead to chronic conditions like obesity, depression, and hypertension. Find out how you can take control of your health.

With few exceptions due to disease, most everyone at any age can gain muscle. Resistance exercise is key.
02/04/2026

With few exceptions due to disease, most everyone at any age can gain muscle. Resistance exercise is key.



If you're looking to see gains in strength, you may wonder how to gain muscle without gaining fat. Here's a science-based breakdown of what works.

Liver disease increases with age - especially if it is due to Metabolic Syndrome (a combination of obesity, high blood p...
02/03/2026

Liver disease increases with age - especially if it is due to Metabolic Syndrome (a combination of obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, or low HDL). In this study, HIIT workouts with a specific diet dramatically improve symptoms and show promise of reversing damage.


(10/9/24) New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests intensive lifestyle interventions are an effective way of treating and improving liver disease.

Do you have the winter blues and need to get out of the house to exercise, but hate the gym? Join a team!
02/03/2026

Do you have the winter blues and need to get out of the house to exercise, but hate the gym? Join a team!



Most people who struggle with depression and anxiety have heard that exercise is a mood-booster. But exercising with friends, especially playing a team sport may help even more.

So many options for all levels of fitness. No excuses!
01/29/2026

So many options for all levels of fitness. No excuses!



When it comes to core exercises, the plank is the where it's at. Try these plank variations to modify the exercise or increase the challenge, or simply to spice up your next workout.

No matter if you are "fighting something", actively sick, or just coming back from an illness, make sure you listen to y...
01/28/2026

No matter if you are "fighting something", actively sick, or just coming back from an illness, make sure you listen to your body. Never push through fatigue or else you run the risk of relapsing or catching something new. Sleep, hydrate, and pace yourself back to regular workouts in order to prevent further illness.

Click the link below to Learn additional guidelines of when to exercise or avoid activity when you are feeling ill.



Learn the risks of exercising while sick, when to skip the gym, safe workouts for sick days, and more.

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