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Category: Fitness

Looking For A Workout Buddy

Not into the crowded after work gym scene? Having trouble staying motivated to work out on your own? I have the answer for you – small group training at my private Sellwood studio.

 

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A few of my clients are looking to form their own duos or small groups, meaning you meet with me at an agreed upon time and split the cost of a training session. Keep reading to see if you are a good match…

I have a fit, saucy 30 something looking for a workout buddy for thirty minutes of strength training before or after work. She has asked me to help get her “biscuit” into shape (her words :)). We  have been mixing it up with Pilates core work, foam roller stabilization, alignment exercises for feet and ankles, BOSU balance training, and upper body strength work.

I also have an active couple in their 60’s who would like to form a small group after 5 weekdays. On their own they both run, bike, garden, and do yoga. Together we have been incorporating yoga standing balance poses, TaiJIFit flow, arm strengthening exercises and shoulder and hip flexibility work. They are available weekdays after five pm, Thursdays or Fridays preferred.

Rates: $16 – $40 per hour.Thirty, forty five and sixty minute sessions available.

Interested? Call Anne today (503) 705-4762

 

June Five 2013

Here are your June Five. This month – LEGS!

Are you traveling this summer? Here is a short standing leg program you can do anywhere with minimal equipment.

You will need a yoga block or low step for two of these. Could you stand up right now and go through one minute of each of these exercises?

Wide Squat (Goddess Pose):

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Reverse Warrior:

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Chair Pose:Chair 6.13

Step up::

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Calf Raise:

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Arm, Shoulder and Hand Care This Thursday May 30th, 2013

Calling my guitar players, smart phone addicts, computer jockeys, knitters, cyclists…

Do you (or does someone you love) have a hobby or job where you work with your hands? Do you suffer from TMJ dysfunction, tennis elbow, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, arthritis, or, jaw, neck, or wrist pain?

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Join me this Thursday night and learn techniques to relieve tight and sore arm, hand, shoulder and neck muscles. These simple and quick exercises and stretches help alleviate the symptoms of repetitive stress injuries and prevent future injuries from occurring.

  • Who: You!
  • What: Strength, flexibility and awareness training based on principles of Pilates, Yoga, TaiChi, and undulation
  • When: Thursday May 30th 7:30 – 8:45 pm
  • Where: Sellwood Yoga, 7970B S.E. 13th ave Portland, Or 97202
  • Why: Pain free, neck, arms and hands

Preregister here. Please forward this post to anyone you think could use this work. Hope to see you there!

Click here to view Anne’s 90 second arm and hand exercise video.

Anne McCranie is a Portland Oregon based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. With over 15 years in the fitness industry she draws from many disciplines to create strength and flexibility programs that help keep her and her clients pain free.

Call her for a free consultation today! (503) 705-4762

 

Three Tools For Healthy Feet

Are your feet ready for spring training? As we transition from winter to spring footwear the muscles and tendons in our feet and ankles are work differently. You train the rest of your body, why not pay specific attention to your feet? If you suffer from bunions, hammer toes, or plantar fasciitis this is especially important. Treat your feet to a little TLC and you will be pain free this summer.

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Here are the top three tools I use to keep my feet healthy and happy:

  1. Golf ball: Spend five minutes twice a week rolling our your feet and you will notice a difference immediately.
  2. Correct Toes: Wear these toe separators for thirty minutes a day to stretch and strengthen your feet.
  3. Theraband: Lay on your back, wrap a band around your foot and draw your name on the ceiling with your toes.

If you are in need of any of these tools let me know. I sell balls, bands, and Correct Toes and am happy to put together a foot care package and show you how to use all of these goodies.

Anne McCranie owner of Fluid Movement + Massage works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement and massage to ease pain, build strength and relax tight muscles. The above information is intended to educate and inform. Please see your health care professional for specific medical advice. 

Call Anne today for a free consultation. (503) 705-4762

 

New TaiJi Fit Experience Starts Wednesday May 15th!

Come flow with us!

This Wednesday we begin a new weekly TaiJi Fit Experience. To see a short video of this click here.

Why am I calling this an “experience” rather than a class? There is nothing to learn, we are moving and grooving. The goal of this work is to get into a meditative state and flow like water. Rather than learn a scripted routine we play with aspects of traditional Tai Chi Chuan using fluid (get it? :)) wavelike movements.

  • Who: You and your Fluid family
  • What: Tai Chi inspired flow. Follow the leader style, no form to learn
  • When: Wednesday mornings (ongoing) 7:30 to 8 am
  • Where: Fluid World Headquarters 7916 S.E. 19th ave
  • Why: Improved strength and flexibility, improved balance and proprioception, reduced stress, better sleep, increased bone density, decreased joint pain…don’t take my word for it, check out this article for more info.

Call Anne to RSVP (503) 705-4762