About the Five: Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. My hope is that you will go through these either on your own or with me two to three times a week. Some moves (like this month’s standing twist) you could do every day.
About the May Five: Each month we work specifically on five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. I include these in my classes and training sessions, and my hope is that you will go through these on your own at home. Some moves, like this month’s baby bear, you could do every day. In fact, you could baby bear in bed!
Baby Bear
Criss Cross
Roll Up
Deadlift
Tricep Extension
Our first exercise is everyone’s favorite, Baby Bear! This is a capital “L” LAZY move. Not always easy to do (to be lazy that is). My goal is to reclaim this word, so that we view being lazy as a positive thing. Really do try to release any tension in your back, neck, and hips, and let yourself roll side to side as if you were a baby being rocked to sleep.
My second favorite move this month, is Deadlift. If you have ever watched an older relative struggle to get out of a chair and thought “well I’d like to avoid that if possible”, this is hip hinge exercise is a good move to master. This is the basis for our squats (aka going from seated to standing).
I do have a couple clients I meet with in person, but as of May 2021 most of my classes and training sessions are on zoom. This pandemic experience has been so interesting, as I notice the differences in how I train my clients virtually.
Deadlift has been the most challenging exercise to cue on Zoom. While this is a very simple move, it ain’t always easy. Watch this video above of yours truly talking you through this move, and as always, if you’d like specific one on one guidance, give me a call (503) 705-4762.
If you’d like to do these moves with a lovely group of friendly faces, come to class! We would love to have you!
Please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.
Baby Bear
Criss Cross
Rollup
Deadlift
Tricep Extension
These photos are meant to remind you of work we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.
If you’d like more detailed information on these exercises, click one of the links below:
Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.
Could you do these exercises for one minute each every day this week, and see how your strength and mobility improves?
Cat/Cow
Leg Pull (Back)
Warrior II
Side Raise
Rolling to Standing
This month we feature a fun mobility exercise – Rolling to Standing!
How easy is it for you to get up and down off the floor? While we can use a variety of markers to gauge our health (waist measurements, cardiovascular tests, and strength tests, for example) an often overlooked aspect of fitness and longevity is mobility. If you have trouble getting up off the floor, this move is for you!
Please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.
Cat/ CowLeg Pull (Back)Warrior IISide RaiseRolling to Standing
These photos are meant to remind you of work we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.
If you’d like more detailed information on these exercises, click one of the links below:
About the Five: Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. My hope is that you will go through these on your own or with me at least three times a week.
Here’s a video of yours truly demonstrating the March Five:
Boat
Single Leg Kick
Pilates Push Up
Crescent Lunge
Half Moon
Please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.
Boat
Single Leg Kick
Pilates Push up
Crescent Lunge
Half Moon Pose
These photos are meant to remind you of work we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.
If you’d like more detailed information on these exercises, click one of the links below:
Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. My hope is that you will go through these on your own or with me three times a week.
Some moves (like this month’s bridge) you could do every day.
If you do The Five each month, over the course of the year you will have taken yourself through a well rounded strength program that includes upper body, lower body, back, core, standing balance, mobility and flexibility.
The February Five:
Bridge
Cobra
Side-Lying Leg Lift
Saw
Teaser
Please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.
Cobra
Side-Lying Leg Lift Saw Teaser
These photos are meant to remind you of work we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.
If you’d like more detailed information on these exercises, click one of the links below:
