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Absolutely Amazing Abs

Suzie Cooney • May 25th, 2010 • Category: Gym+Training, Videos+Tutorials

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athleta | We all want to look and feel great with strong abs all year long. I’ve selected a few of my favorite ab exercises for you to try and get results…



The New Wave of Balance Training

Suzie Cooney • Apr 15th, 2010 • Category: Gym+Training, Stand Up Paddle, Tips From a Pro

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Whether you’re training for your first trail running race or simply want to prevent yourself from any unwelcome stumbles or falls, balance training is an integral part of everyone’s fitness routine—no matter what age or what sport you enjoy…



Born Free: Barefoot Running

Suzie Cooney • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: Run

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | I’ve just stepped into a new world! I guess I’ve been caught in a jungle of rubber and synthetic materials for too long. In the past few months, the topic of barefoot running has weaved its way into my training sphere and conversations, and I’ve become more and more curious. Coming from a background in sports orthopedics and other medical specialties, I’m highly intrigued by recent studies touting significant findings for the benefits of running barefoot…



Be Healthy All Year

Suzie Cooney • Jan 14th, 2010 • Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Tips From a Pro

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | As we settle into the New Year, it’s a time for many of us to take special inventory of family, life and our own personal health…



Walking On Water

Suzie Cooney • Nov 17th, 2009 • Category: Share Your Chi, Stand Up Paddle, Swim+Surf

by Suzie Cooney, Certified Personal Trainer | I am so very fortunate to live and work on the island of Maui. As a Northern California girl, moving to Maui has allowed me to enjoy the warm waters and share my knowledge and experience as an elite fitness trainer, and incorporate water sport to inspire and empower women and men…