Anne’s Wednesday Pilates class at Sellwood yoga has moved to 10:30 am. Oh and we are now calling it “Healthy Abs and Backs”. Never tried Pilates? Come on down and check it out. The class is ongoing and drop ins are welcome. Today we will be working back stabilization, going through our January Five exercises and rolling out on the foam roller.
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions this year?
While I am not going for any grand sweeping changes, I am starting a cleanse on Monday. Nothing crazy – organic fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein. My goal is to become more mindful of what and how I eat and to get myself bikini ready for Hawaii in one month. Talk about motivation!
If you would like to join me or just try some new healthy recipes keep your eyes peeled here over the next three weeks.
If you want to get the jump on next week try cutting back or eliminating your coffee, alcohol and white sugar over the weekend. Start your day tomorrow with a fruit smoothie. Here’s an easy recipe: two cups of water, 2-3 pears, chopped and seeded, a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh ginger, juice from 1/2 a lemon, 4-5 kale leaves. Throw all the ingredients in a blender (add a tablespoon of honey if you like) and enjoy!
For more yummy smoothie ideas check out the Raw Family website.
Here is an article about detox cleanses from the Seattle Times, and here is one from Women’s Health with a sample daily menu. Yes you will get to eat real food!
I would love to hear your feedback as far as what is working for you or what dietary changes you may be struggling with.
Who’s been nice? Fluid’s December Deals are here!
This week’s deal: Fluid Fitness Package
Meet with Anne for a thirty minute personal training session (Pilates, Yoga or Strength work), plus a sixty minute massage and she will send you home with your choice of a foam roller, Swiss ball, dumbbells or exercise band and your customized home workout program. $125
Offer good until Thursday December 23rd, call or email Anne today – 503-705-4762, Anne@FluidPortland.com
That’s right, you heard me – injure your back.
Using poor posture while pulling a 20 lb turkey out of the oven is the easiest way to hurt your back this Thanksgiving.
Here I am showing an example of “bad” movement – back and shoulders hunched, knees locked, not moving from my center:
And here is an example of “good” alignment, knees bent, tummy pulled in, back straight, lifting with my legs not hunching my back:
While the holidays are fun and festive time to enjoy yummy food, friends and family this can also be a time of added stress and tension. As we head into the holiday season our schedules fill with shopping, parties, cooking, maybe time spent on the road or sleeping in uncomfortable beds. While I would consider this “good stress” this can take a toll on your body.
To keep your back pain free I suggest you use principles of alignment and mindful movement while cooking your turkey dinner.
Any chef worth his or her salt knows the importance of “mise en place” – organizing your ingredients and tools prior to cooking. Here are a few more tips for success:
Here’s to a healthy and happy Holiday season!
Banish back pain with these simple yet effective exercises! Learn a five minute low back stabilization series you can use anytime your back starts to feel tight or sore. We begin with Pilates stabilization work on the foam roller, build back strength and flexibility with a simple yoga Vinyasa series and finish with self massage and flexibility work.
For more information contact Anne McCranie at 503-705-4762.
Preregister at www.Sellwoodyoga.com