COACH CYNDEE

I recently started doing Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and Thai Massage.  Here are some of the great benefits that await you if you schedule one!   The benefits of a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage: Negative ions are produced when heated providing a sense of relaxation. The heat of the salt melts restrictive fascia to go deeper into the muscles and loosens the joints andt he moist heat of the stones helps with soothing inflamed muscles and joints. Leaves the skin feeling refreshed and glowing and the salt stones contain moisturize and plump up the superficial layers of the skin. May detoxify and alkaline the body. May aide in reduction of insomnia, blood pressure and stress. On a spiritual level: Can ground and balance meridian levels, chakras and electromagnetic field. Clear your prana and energy. Himalayan Salt Stones are used with a choice of organic coconut or massage oil for your relaxation needs. The stones can be used in conjunction with othe...

When people come to me to begin an exercise program they are usually more than ready to get started.  They have been waiting for the right moment and want to get going as soon as possible.  I love the enthusiasm a new client brings to my training group.  Sometimes their enthusiasm gets the best of them because they overdo everything.  Sometimes they restrict too much food and don’t want to take a day off from the gym.   When you begin a new program don’t make these mistakes.  1.      Doing too much too quick.   Take it easy in the beginning and don’t be afraid to do less rather than doing more.   This will lessen the likelihood that you will become injured and make it more likely you can work up to the harder stuff.   Don’t be afraid to ask your trainer for a modification for an exercise if you are struggling through something.   Some people just push through it and then don’t realize they overdid it until the...

My second triathlon ever!  I think I went the wrong way on the bike at this race It's that time of year when the first triathlon of the season is ONLY a few weeks away.  By now you should have your events for the year planned out.  If not the entire year you should have the first half of the year planned out.  During the winter many people choose to ride indoors avoiding the colder weather and it's also very unlikely you have been in the open water.  As the weather starts to get nice and the daylight longer you should be outside on your bike.  The indoor trainer is great during the winter months but there is nothing like having experience on the road.  This is especially true for newer cyclist who lack the bike handling skills of the more experienced rider.  I would suggest a minimum of 2 bikes a week be outdoors when the weather is nice.  It is great experience to ride in all types of weather too so don't shy away from riding outside on...