Working with the Agility Ladder! Most of us have seen an agility ladder on a sports field, or maybe you remember working with one on the tennis court or soccer field. Just because we are older doesn’t necessarily mean that they are out of bounds. A few posts ago...
Laughter IS the Best Medicine! Health Benefits don’t always have to take place in a gym, or involve moving, or putting something green in your mouth! Today’s post was spurred by a Children’s Book, or rather a reaction to a children’s book that...
Magic Shoulders! Do you believe in magic? The Loving Spoonful sang that song oh so many years ago. But I believe that the magic is in the movement! How is that for a lead in?? Do your shoulders ever ache after gardening, or cleaning or paddling. (yes Ohana-...
Side Planks I have done some planking throughout this blog, using a single leg, moving planks, and tapping shoulder planks. Today we introduce the basic side plank with work on the elbow. Planks, in general, do several things. One and the biggest focuses are to...
Let’s Work Those Delts! Feeling the Blues? Not if you have your super sets ready! This 4th installment of my super set segment pairs 2 back exercises together, using the rear delts, or reverse flys. Remember, anytime you are pulling you are initiating from the...
Coordination and Agility! This is a mobility movement that focuses on coordination and agility. Since safety is my first concern if you feel uncomfortable doing this for any reason start where you can… hold onto a bar or counter. Coordination is important for...