I was first introduced to stand up paddleboarding years ago when I was approached to teach Pilates on the board. Having never really paddled a board before, I was amazed to find that the board I was given to “play with” was essentially a floating yoga mat. It was wide, flat, stable, and it even [...]
Wear Your Helmet!
April 14, 2013 By 7 Comments
I’m writing this just as I finish up a month long stint in the medical and ski clinics in North Lake Tahoe, California as part of my fellowship. These clinics, located at the bases of the Squaw Valley and Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resorts, have provided a unique opportunity for me to take care of a TON [...]
We Are What We Think: Part 3
April 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
The Big Scary Test In my last post, Part 2, we were left working with word imagery while prepping to head to Kona for the big scary test at the Ironman World Championship. Check list en route to Kona: Word cues and affirmations solidly in place? Check. Fit as I can be given minimal land [...]
All or Nothing, or None and Done?
March 22, 2013 By 4 Comments
In the twelve years I have worked in the fitness industry, I guess you can say I’ve seen it all. From Tae Bo to Atkins, from Zumba to CrossFit, I’ve certainly seen my share of trends come and go. One thing is for sure: no matter what the fad, the human component and the “some is good, more is [...]
We Are What We Think: Part 2
March 13, 2013 By 6 Comments
In my last post, I touched on the ‘whys’ and ‘whats’ of mental training as we started thinking about what our internal brain feed looks like when we train. In this post, I’ll offer you a few tools to develop your own mental training process—wrapped into a real life story. I’ve had quite a few [...]
Knees
February 23, 2013 By 17 Comments
I’m about 11 miles into a 17 mile run, two weeks before the Boston Marathon, when I’m crippled by knee pain. Sharp, stabbing pain to my lateral right knee, like someone was jabbing it with a hot poker. As I screech and limp to a halt, I’m kicking myself as I know exactly what this [...]
We Are What We Think: Part 1
February 21, 2013 By 20 Comments
A ‘Why’ and ‘What’ of Mental Training for Sport (and Life!) A month ago I tossed out a question on my Facebook wall: “As an athlete, do you spend focused time working on mental training?” This was a tiny test to a) see if folks had a sense for what mental training is, and b) [...]
One-Pose Wonder: Handstand
February 15, 2013 By 14 Comments
Midwinter blahs got you down? Boost your spirits and your energy with a handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana). This pose may be quick – but it’s not necessarily easy. Learn how to get the most from this one-pose wonder that turns your world upside down, in a good way. You can take handstand anywhere. All you [...]
Stay Inspired in 2013!
February 4, 2013 By 4 Comments
This time of year, my Pilates studio becomes filled to the brim with clients seeking to accomplish their New Year’s resolutions. From big weight loss plans to crazy diets to huge athletic goals, I see it all when it comes to those big ideas. But within two weeks of the first of the year, those [...]
Stretches for Skiers
December 28, 2012 By 4 Comments
To stretch or not to stretch… that is the question. We all know that feeling of tightness in muscles that have been overworked… that readiness to go ‘ping’ if we just so much as sneeze or move the wrong way. We KNOW that tight, tense muscles feel vulnerable. Inflexibility also plays a role in creating [...]
