It is that time of year! Water sports are waiting for you. Be ready! From water skiing to kayaking to wake boarding to wind surfing…..it is essential to have strong legs and core to be ready for your favorite water sports. Read my article in the Columbian “Conditioning Exercises to Benefit Fans of Water Sports”…
Get Your Spike On!
As many of you know…beach volleyball is my favorite sport. The sun, the sand and the intensity of the activity makes for an exhilarating sport. As a volleyball athlete, you need jumping strength, upper-body power to spike and serve and agility to cover the court. Try these exercises a few times per week, one to…
Exercises and stretches for Cyclists
Cycling recreationally or competitively requires a great deal of length, strength and endurance in the torso muscles to hold the body in a forward-flexed posture while riding. Here’s a few exercises to enhance cycling enjoyment and performance. Stretch over the ball: Curl backward and move your feet out until you are lying comfortably over an…
Exercises for soccer players
Soccer players are amazing athletes possessing exceptional speed, agility and kicking, jumping and throwing power. The following drills will enhance performance in all components of the game. Click on the link below for photos and descriptions of all exercises. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/may/07/exercises-to-help-soccer-players-enhance-their-ski/ …
Exercises for baseball players
Baseball, a favorite American summer activity for kids and adults, requires speed, throwing power and batting strength. Click on the link below to learn exercises to enhance performance and minimize injury. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/apr/30/baseball-conditioning-aids-game-cuts-aches/ Yours in health and fitness, Sherri…
Join me at the pool?
Heading down to your local community pool for a relaxing swim is an activity that many look forward to. But if want to swim with more strength and greater efficiency and avoid feeling like you’re about to drown, click on the link below for some exercises to improve your swimming performance. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/apr/23/eager-to-hit-the-pool-these-exercises-are-good-pre/ Yours in health…
Are you inline?
Many people are nervous initially to in-line skate because of a fear of falling. But if you spend some time working on your balance, you can feel confident strapping on a pair of skates and cruising to an awesome workout for your hips and thighs. Get your leg and buttock muscles conditioned beforehand, and you’ll…
Take a Hike!
There’s nothing like fresh mountain air and beautiful terrain. But hiking can be hard on your body and knees if you’re not conditioned — especially with the challenging inclines around the Columbia River Gorge, Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood. So try some of the following exercises to get you in tip-top hiking shape. Click…
Spring Training to Lower your Golf Score
Spring is in the air, and many of us are now realizing summer is on its way. Tennis, cycling, jogging, golfing, in-line skating, baseball, swimming, hiking … I can’t wait! With the longer days, many of us have a renewed sense of energy. So, along with the spring cleaning you may be tackling around the…
Exercise and nutrition tips to help you lose weight and lean up for summer
“We have aspects of ourselves hidden deep within, waiting to blossom.” -Ken Dychtwald I love this quote and I encourage you all to allow your best self to surface and shine bright for all to see. By doing so you will inspire others to reach for their best! I wanted to send you the last…