April Five Exercises For Core Strength, Balance

April 6, 2016July 3, 2025Anne

I was in Astoria last weekend and the weather was so nice we were able to do a photo shoot on the beach! Here are your April Five. For full written descriptions of these moves click here. Could you do one minute of these exercises every day this week?

Warrior II:

Leg Pull Back:

Swan Dive:

Double Leg Kick:

Rolling Like a Ball:

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood), Oregon based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. She offers these photos to remind you of the work you have done with her. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

April Five Exercises For Core Strength, Back Extension, and Standing Balance

April 2, 2016July 3, 2025Anne

The April Five

Here are photos of this month’s moves. Click here to see full descriptions of these exercises. Could you do one minute of each of these today?

1) Warrior II:

2) Leg Pull Back:

3) Swan Dive:

4) Double Leg Kick:

5) Rolling Like A Ball:

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood), Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers these photos to remind you of the work you have done with her in a private training session or class. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

Healthy Feet Workshop At Sellwood Yoga Saturday April 9th

March 31, 2016July 3, 2025anne

Do you (or does someone you love) suffer from bunions, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, hammer toes, or chronic foot pain? Sign up now for Anne’s Healthy Feet Workshop Saturday April 9th.

Learn about the importance of walking barefoot, and being able to spread your toes.

Includes a discussion of basic foot anatomy and healthy shoe options (can you guess the number one recommendation Anne gives when shoe shopping?), foot strength and flexibility program, and myofascial release work. Anne will take you through a simple home exercise routine to keep your feet pain free.

Anne will also have Correct Toes, toe socks, balls and therabands available for purchase.

Who: You (and your foot enthusiast friends).
What: Basic foot anatomy, a healthy shoe guide, and a self care program to keep you pain free.
When: Saturday April 9th, 1:30 – 3 pm.
Where: Sellwood Yoga – 7970 S.E. 13th Ave, Portland, Or.
Why: to have happy feet!
How much: $25 advance, $30 day of.
How do I sign up? Click this link or go to Sellwood Yoga’s website.

You will benefit from this class if you have healthy or unhealthy (inflamed, painful, bunions, arch or toe issues) feet. And as I have seen first hand it is never too late to improve the condition of your feet!

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood), Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers one on one training and small group classes both at Sellwood Yoga and her studio on Clatsop Street. Call her to set up your complimentary consultation (503) 705-4762.

March Five Exercises for Strength, Balance and Mobility

March 10, 2016July 3, 2025Anne

The March Five

Have y’all been doing your Five? Click here for full descriptions of these moves.

In need of personal guidance? Join us for an ongoing class, or call to schedule a one on one session with Anne (503) 705-4762.

1) Crescent Lunge:

2) Pilates Push Up:

3) Half Moon:

4) Boat:

5) Single Leg Kick:

These photos are meant to jog your memory about the exercises we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to starting a new exercise program.

Roasted Radishes

March 4, 2016July 3, 2025anne

Ever buy some random grocery item that you need just a pinch of for one recipe only to watch it die a slow death in the back of your fridge? Unfortunately this was to be the fate of some leftover radishes I had bought as a topping for Pork Posole (which incidentally was delicious). I tried pawning them off on a client. Instead of taking them she suggested I roast them and offered this recipe.

Thanks Marnie!

While I’m sure you could add fresh herbs or garlic, I do like the simplicity of this dish as is. Short ingredient list, simple to prepare, paleo friendly, and low glycemic index. Try it and let me know what you think in the comments below…

Ingredients:

Into the oven:

After 20 minutes:

The finished product:

Roasted Radishes

Ingredients:

3 bunches radishes
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper
juice of one lemon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°
Trim leaves and stems off radishes. Slice into halves, or slice large radishes into quarters.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and place in a cast iron skillet, or rimmed baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes stirring once or twice.
Finish with lemon juice to taste and a sprinkle of salt if needed.

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood) Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers this recipe to tickle your taste buds. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.