In my last blog post I promised to give you my strong opinion on Type 2 diabetes in kids…and here it is! Should adult-onset diabetes in kids be considered a form of child abuse? I know that seems so extreme, but Type 2 diabetes is referred to as adult-onset diabetes for a reason: it’s something…
Did you know that kids spend an average of 26 hours a week watching television and also spend 25-30 hours a week sitting behind a desk and that 40% of kids and teens are overweight enough to threaten their future health? It is up to parents to plan ahead so that our kids stay active…
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”…
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…
Do you have a goal to beat your personal best time on your 5k this summer? I bet you have heard how important speed work is for increasing your overall time, but you need to work on your strength as well. Performing the correct conditioning exercises for runners will give you speed, speed, speed! It seems pretty…
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…
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/ …
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…
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…
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…
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