Mtn Bike Season is almost here! Are you ready? Coach Michelle gives you 5 excellent tips on making sure you (& your bike) are ready! Build your Base Longer, lower intensity exercise to build fitness foundation Preferably lower body oriented – running, road biking, spin classes 2-3 days/wk Layer on the Intervals Shorter, harder efforts
Virtual Coaching – 3 Tips for Success In the last 20 years of coaching I’ve seen the options for athlete/coach relationships change dramatically. When I first opened my doors, I only worked with local athletes. Since I saw them regularly around town, it was easy to discuss how workouts were going. After a few
Are you looking for some modifications to the new (and totally awesome) 7 Day Resistance Program created by Coach Michelle? Here they are! Upper Body Planks / Push-Ups – Use wall, chair or floor w/ knees Watch elbow angle…can stop when elbows are at 90 deg Shoulders / Upper Back – Keep shoulder blades pulled
Congratulations! You’ve decided to add strength training into your fitness program!! Now you’re ready to reap all the health benefits that come from pushing, pulling, curling & extending a few plates, bars & dumbbells! But where to start?? Although I’ve spent years in weight rooms, I recognize that they can be rather intimidating places. To
The one thing we can be sure will happen is one thing we hate the most. What I Learned From My Daughter About Change An Outline from Coach Michelle’s recent Facebook Live Video Why are we so resistant to change? Comfort w/ Known Habits, routines, traditions create stability Stability = comfort Comfort comes from… Can
Setting Goals & Achieving Them! ‘Tis the season for resolutions & goals! Coach Michelle gives you tips on sticking with them! New Year’s Resolutions Less than 50% make resolutions 91% don’t achieve them Reasons: Too many goals Goals are too big, too broad Rely on emotions to keep us motivated Don’t address thought change…which then
5 Tips for Staying In Shape While Injured Be proactive w/ your healing Modify as necessary Get PT Do everything you know to do…no matter how weird Learn why you got injured OPPORTUNITY to try different & new things. Stretching & flexibility…yoga Neglected areas (rotator cuff & core) Technique & skill Be CREATIVE – there
What are your biggest hurdles to regular exercise and/or event training? The #1 Answer: “I don’t have TIME…” “I don’t have time” translates to “I don’t yet see the value to make the necessary changes…” Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are struggling to find time to train: What would it take
1. Pick a goal that is just outside of your physical abilities, but within your life abilities. Reasonable physical challenge, but not unreasonable life challenge What is your available time? 2. Honestly assess your priorities – work, sleep, family, friends, free time, training. CAN NOT simply add & add & add
Best Weight Lifting Exercises I’m often asked what the “best weight exercise” is for legs, arms, back, abs…you name the body part. It’s a tricky question because the “best exercise” for one person is not necessarily the “best exercise” for another. To further that point, the “best” weight training program for you is the program