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Pilates Testimonial – Increased Strength Allows New Mom To Better Care For Her Baby

Hooray another success story!

This week one of my ladies was happy to report that she is feeling much stronger after only a few weeks of regular Pilates and yoga classes.

She told me:

I was put on bed rest for the last few months of my pregnancy. I felt weak and was only able to hold my new baby for a few minutes at a time without getting tired. Now I can hold him for hours at a time (he now weighs 20 pounds). I feel stronger and more in touch with my body.

This is a perfect example of how strengthening your core can positively affect your life.

Who cares how much time you spend working out if it does not improve your quality of life? More time with your family, sailing through your day pain free, now that’s something to work for!

Want to be a success story? Call Anne today (503) 705-4762 to learn how you can look and feel your best!

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement and massage to build muscular strength, improve flexibility and reduce chronic pain.

 

“Healthy Feet For Athletes” Workshop Thursday March 21st 2013

Do you (or does someone you love) suffer from bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, high or low arches, or general foot pain?

Join Anne for her “Healthy Feet For Athletes” Workshop Thursday March 21st and learn her signature foot realignment routine that will keep your feet pain free.

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  • WHO: YOU! And your friends with foot issues
  • WHAT: Strengthening exercises, stretches and myofascial release work using a tennis ball, theraband and yoga block
  • WHEN: Thursday March 21st, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
  • WHERE: Sellwood Yoga
  • WHY: Happy healthy feet!
  • COST: $15 payable to Sellwood Yoga

You work to improve the rest of your body, why ignore your feet? Learn simple strength and flexibility exercises that train the muscles in your feet and ankles to be strong, aligned and flexible. What can you do to treat your feet at home? We discuss healthy shoe options, hydrotherapy, and self massage.

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This workshop will sell out! Preregister here. Questions? Call Anne (503) 705-4762

Lemony Arugala Hazelnut Salad

I love this salad for it’s simplicity and delicious spicy, tangy flavor. Try it and let me know what you think.

arugala salad March 2013

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts

The easiest way I have found to make salad dressing is to put all my ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake it. So do that (mustard, garlic, lemon, oil, salt and pepper). Ok now taste it to make sure it is the right amount of delicious. Toss your dressing with your greens, top with the hazelnuts and dinner is served!