Sherri McMillan
Fit For The Slopes
Week 5 We’re at week five and you should notice improvements in your lower body strength and power, overall fitness and stamina. A couple reminders – warm-up before each of these sport specific workouts and be sure to modify or omit any of the movements if they cause you any pain. This circuit workout involves […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week Four We’re at week four and you should be starting to feel improvements in your overall fitness and strength. Today we add three new exercises. Perform the three exercises from week one, take a 30 second break, do the next three, break, the next three, break and then complete today’s three exercises. Complete all […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week 3 Skiing and Boarding are two very different sports involving specific movement patterns. However, although the two sports involve different biomechanics, the components of fitness that need to be addressed are very similar in each sport. So, whether you are a skier or a boarder, you will benefit from following this ‘Fit for the […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week 2 We are well on our way to experiencing our best ski and boarding season yet. Today we add 3 new exercises and one stretch to your program. Perform the 3 exercises from last week quickly without a break in between each one. Take a 30 second recovery and perform today’s 3 new exercises. […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week One If it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing on the mountains! Can’t you feel it now…the speed, the adrenaline, the powder, the wind rushing through your hair, the crisp chill to the air, the majestic mountains! Or are you one of those who dreads ski season because you’re always dogging it at the […]
Halloween Calories Can Be Spooky
The amount of extra calories people consume during the Halloween season can definitely sabotage any health and fitness program. Consider this: An average bite size candy bar is between 70-100 calories and that can quickly add up during the festivities and the days before and after. If you really want to get scared, understand that […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise – Muscle Strength and Endurance
Week Five Although you are never the same after Breast Cancer, we have many clients who have gone on to living incredibly healthy, fit, rich and adventurous lives post Breast Cancer – and some are actually in even better shape now because they’ve taken a very active role in their overall health and well being. […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise – Muscle Strength and Endurance
Week Four A Breast Cancer diagnosis can completely blind-side a woman and shock her family and friends. While navigating various treatment options and making decisions on the best approach for her case, the days and weeks can fly by and exercise can often become a low priority. However, even just walking post-surgery and during treatment […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise – Mobility and Flexibility
Week 3 The last few weeks we have discussed how exercise lowers your risk for developing Breast Cancer and how a healthy and fit lifestyle also positively impacts your treatment and recovery from Breast Cancer. Last week we reviewed cardio tips and today, we’ll focus on mobility and flexibility. Part of the treatment for Breast […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise – Prevention
Week Two Last week, we discussed the importance of exercise and overall health to lowering your risk for developing Breast Cancer. We probably all know women who were avid exercisers but were diagnosed with Breast Cancer so although an active lifestyle can’t completely prevent Breast Cancer, the evidence does suggest that the incidence is lower […]