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Category: Health and Wellness

Three Tips For Staying Healthy

The coronavirus has arrived in Portland. What does that mean for you and me? For me, this means a wonderful opportunity to communicate with you about self care. What can you do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy?

  1. Frequent hand washing. First, and most important – wash your hands! I am asking everyone to wash their hands when they enter the studio. This is a great habit to get into. Come home from the grocery store – wash your hands. Just walked the dog – wash your hands. Used the restroom – wash your hands. About to prepare food – for sure wash your hands. You get the idea. How you wash and the length of time you spend washing is important. I’m not talking like you told your kid to wash up for dinner and he showed his hands to the faucet for .5 seconds. Really get in there with soap and water, working your fingernails, in between each finger, the front and back of your hands, and your wrists, for at least 20 seconds.
  2. Regularly disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, computer keyboards, and your phone. You can use disinfectant wipes, or 70% alcohol, or a vinegar and water solution (see below for recipes).
  3. Stay home if you are sick. Sniffle, runny nose, tickle in your throat, feeling extra tired, and not sure if it’s allergies or a cold? Don’t chance it – stay home.

If you have not yet checked out The Five videos, NOW is the time! Each video is only $5! The whole year’s worth of the Five are up, that’s a catalog of 60 exercises! I also have thumb drives here with the whole series so if you don’t want to sign up for Vimeo I am happy to drop one of these babies off at your house or pop one in the mail to you.

Want to join us for a virtual class? As of Monday March 16th we are going live baby! All you need is a small amount of space, some optional gear, and an internet connection. Email me at Anne@FluidPortland.com to get in on a virtual class this week!

If you would like help strategizing your self care plan, or need to discuss your schedule give me a call. (503) 705-4762

Want more info? Here are some helpful links:

Click here for the latest recommendations from the CDC. Make your own disinfecting wipes here. And here’s a recipe for a vinegar based spray. Click here to see how to make your own homemade hand sanitizer with alcohol and aloe. And here is the silliest hand washing video you will ever see.

 

Love Your Feet Workshop Saturday February 22nd

Do you suffer from foot pain? Are your feet in need of some TLC? This workshop is for you! Learn an easy foot care routine that includes mobility and strength exercises, and myofascial release.

  • Who: you (and your friends!)
  • What: 90 minute workshop. Learn self care for your feet.
  • When: Saturday February 22nd, from noon to 1:30.
  • Where: Fluid World Headquarters – 1635 S.E. Malden Street, Suite C, Portland, Oregon, 97202.
  • How much: One person for $35, two people for $60.

    How do I sign up? Call or email Anne (503) 705-4762 Anne@FluidPortland.com

Please wear pants that can be rolled up, or bring shorts to change into. I will have loads of foot care goodies for you to play with, and will have a selection of toe socks, Correct Toes, self massage tools, and other fun things for sale.

Happy New Year!

How’s your 2020 starting off? Are you rolling into the new year (and new decade) feeling relaxed, rested, and fresh as a spring daisy? Man I sure am. I spent a large portion of December on vacation and used some of that time to sit quietly and think about you (yes, YOU!). I’ve got some exciting things coming your way, including these workshops (below). Please join me for one, or all three!

In addition to our ongoing weekly classes, we have some really cool workshops coming up.

To sign up, call or email me today!

(503) 705-4762

Anne@FluidPortland.com

If you don’t see something on the list that you would like covered, or if you’d like for me to meet with your group privately, shoot me an email to schedule a workshop at your convenience.

Love Your Feet – February 22nd. Do you have bunions, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, or foot pain? Are your feet in great shape, and you’d like to be papered? This workshop is for you! We start with a warm foot soak, then a gentle scrub, then mobility and strength exercises, and self massage.

Better Balance – April 18th. Are you afraid of falling? The likelihood is that at some point we are all going to fall. How do you minimize the chance of serious injury like a broken bone? Conquer your fear of falling through rolling exercises that remind your body how to crumple to the ground like a child.

Foam Roller – May 16th. Do you suffer from tight, sore muscles? Want an easy to learn program you can do at home in between massage appointments to keep your muscles supple? Learn Anne’s “top ten” foam roller exercises that include release work, stabilization, and strength and balance training.

  • Who: you (and your friends!)
  • What: 90 minute class that includes a handout and/ or video. Be prepared to move your body, not necessarily a sweaty workout, but wear comfy clothes, like sweats or yoga pants. You will have the most success if you are currently able to get up and down from the floor with relative ease (but if you can’t no worries, I will offer modifications).
  • When: Saturdays from noon to 1:30 (specific dates above)
  • Where: From the comfort of your own home! All classes and workshops are now virtual! Call or email Anne if you need a foam roller.
  • How much: One person for $35, two people attending the same workshop for $60 (per workshop).

  • How do I sign up? Call or email Anne (503) 705-4762 Anne@FluidPortland.com

 

Client Testimonial – Creative, Adaptive, Personalized Training

One of my ladies recently sent me this testimonial. What a sweetie!

Anne McCranie is a personal trainer in every sense of the title. She starts where you are, even if you are limited by physical ailments. She is creative: if it doesn’t work for you standing, try sitting. If you need to hold on to a post, do so. Her descriptions of the exercises allow me to work at home. Her warmth and wit make every class worthwhile.

Who do you know who is recovering from an injury or surgery? Send your special person my way. I will work with their physical therapist to see that they safely regain strength, mobility, and body awareness.

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement + massage to aid in pain relief, build strength, and improve body composition.

Contact her today for a complimentary consultation!