Fluid Movement + Massage

Portland Personal Training, Massage Therapy

503-705-4762

1644 S.E. Clatsop Street, Portland, Oregon 97202
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The Five

Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. Can you do one minute of each of this month's Five today? To see these in person join an ongoing class, or schedule a private session with me.

These photos and descriptions are meant to remind you of moves we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

The April Five 2018

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This month we add a new mobility exercise – Rolling to Standing! How easy is it for you to get up and down off the floor? Can you try rolling up to standing (or going from a standing position to rolling onto your back)? While we can use a variety of markers to gauge our […]

The March Five – Core Strength and Standing Balance

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This month we combine yoga and Pilates exercises to strengthen your core, legs, chest and back, and improve your balance. Need more guidance than just these photos? Join an ongoing class and do these moves with us! Or contact Anne to schedule a one on one session.   Boat Pose     Single Leg Kick […]

The December Five

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Each month Fluid Movement + Massage offers five exercises to build strength and increase flexibility. Want a personal demo for these moves? Join one of Fluid’s weekly classes or call Anne to schedule a one on one session. (503) 705-4762. The December Five are complicated multi-joint moves that require strength, balance, and coordination. These should […]

R.O.S.S. is Anne’s original idea for corrective, injury free, pain free movement.

Warm your muscles and tune your brain into your body by starting with release work. Organize your small stabilizers (transverse abdominals, paraspinals). Strengthening large muscle groups boosts your metabolism, making your body more efficient. Stretching at the end of your session (not at the beginning) allows you to check in with your body yet again, and facilitates smooth, graceful, supple movement.

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Foam Rollers: The Perfect Workout Support

I use foam rollers with my clients everyday, and have specifically chosen this closed cell blue foam roller for it’s durability, versatility and value. Not sure what to do with yours? Call me to set up a time to go through my “top ten” foam roller exercises.

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Correct Toes®: An Easy Solution to Foot Issues

Do you suffer from bunions, hammer toes, or plantar fasciitis. Correct Toes are for you! These soft, flexible toe separators are made made to be worn while active. Correct Toes encourage proper toe alignment, and help to strengthen your feet, reduce foot pain, and increase mobility.

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BOSU: A Low-Tech, Cost-Effective Workout Tool

Improve your balance by incorporating a BOSU into your workouts! The unstable surface challenges your balance, while improving foot and ankle strength and mobility. Contact me to learn how to incorporate this versatile training tool into your core work, balance poses, and strength and cardio exercises.