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The Sepember Five Exercises

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022Anne

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 three times a week. Some moves (like this month’s swimming) you could do every day.

Squat / Sidekick
Swimming
Plank Row
Corkscrew
Camel

These photos are meant to jog your memory about the exercises we have done together. Please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.

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:

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September Five Exercises For Leg And Back Strength And Standing Balance

September 6, 2017October 3, 2019Anne

Last month we worked single sided movements. This moth we cover a lot! Standing balance, back strength and stabilization and a really difficult Pilates move that requires core strength, hamstring flexibility and control. Can you do these with me right now? If you have gear at home gather a mat, a yoga block, a towel or small pillow to pad your knees, and weights (5, 8 or 10 lb.).

The September Five

Squat/ side kick

It’s hard to see what my leg is doing so here’s another view…

Swimming

Camel

I’ve been setting up against the wall for this back extension. The wall keeps me from pressing my hips too far forward. Hard to tell what I;m doing, so check out the next photo below…

Corkscrew

Oh boy, this one is a difficult, complicated move that requires strength, flexibility and control. Please do not attempt this if you have not already done it with me in a class or a training session. I’m showing bent knees, but you can also do it with straight legs.

Plank Rows

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers these exercises as a reminder of what you have done with her in a private training session or a class. Please see your medical professional prior to starting a new exercise program.

November Five Exercises for Core Strength, Back Strength and Hip Flexibility

November 5, 2015October 3, 2019Anne

The November Five are here! We started working on these exercises this week in our classes and personal training sessions.

Can you try one minute of each of these moves every day this week?

For a more detailed description of the moves click here. For an in person demo call Anne to set up a one on one session or join an ongoing class.

Half Roll Back/ Twist:

Leg Pull:

Digging Trenches:

Squat/ Side Kick:

Eagle:

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood), Oregon based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. She offers weekly classes, one one one training and movement + massage sessions.

Call her today to schedule your complimentary consultation. (503) 705-4762

The June Five

June 5, 2012July 27, 2017Anne

Who wants sexy summer legs? Shorts weather is just around the corner and these moves are designed to get your gams in shape. Try for one minute of each of these moves a few days this week.

On Friday my courthouse Pilates class got to try out this month’s five and Cindy and Dan ~~were coerced~~ volunteered to model a few of these for me. Check them out doing the Reverse Warrior and Calf Raises below.

1) Goddess Pose (Wide Leg Squat):

Stand with feet apart, inhale and arms extended overhead.
Exhale and bend your knees to sit into a squat as you draw your elbows in and down.
Make sure your knees stay right over your ankles.
Builds leg and arm strength, hip flexibility.

2) Reverse Warrior:

Stand in a lunge (Warrior II) with right foot front, left foot at a 45º angle, hips face the side wall.
Stretch your right arm up towards the ceiling, rest left hand on your back leg.
Strengthens legs, stretches shoulders and hips.

3) Step Ups:

Stand in front of a low step or bench.
Step right foot up onto the bench, then step back down. If you have healthy knees try jumping up and back down. One minute, moving at a pace that feels challenging.
Strengthens legs, improves balance.

4) Calf Raises:

Stand with feet together.
Lift both heels, then slowly lower. Ten standing on both feet, then lift one foot – ten on each leg.
Strengthens calves and ankles, improves balance.

5) Chair Pose:

Stand with feet together.
Inhale and stretch your arms up towards the ceiling.
Exhale and bend your knees as if to sit on a chair behind you. Hold for one minute.
Strengthens legs and back and stretches shoulders.