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I hate to be the one to tell you this, but snow shoveling season will be here soon. This article is the first of several resources I am creating to help you prepare. If you would like a custom training plan, schedule a consultation now.
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Tue, Oct 29
I want you to get your body ready for snow shoveling season. Every year, many people go from being sedentary right out to lifting loads of wet snow and they get injured. Even if you have been active this summer and fall, those activities may not have prepared you for the specifics of shoveling snow. Let’s take a look at the muscles and movements used for shoveling snow and begin to get in shape for the season. |
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Soft Trail Stroll is a series of free walks designed to help people who are looking for a simple way to become more active and to increase appreciation of our local soft trails. Now is a great time of year to join us as we watch the changing of the seasons. Our walks are typically one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half miles and published ahead of time. We always set a pace to accommodate everyone present. It’s a stroll! No one is left behind. Details for each route are available by clicking the graphics. If you are on Facebook, join the conversation in our Soft Trail Stroll Facebook group!
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Ewing Park “Up 4 Down 1”
2 miles
Ewing Park, 10:00 a.m. |
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Denman Woods Inner Loop
2.5 miles
North Valley Bridge, 10:00 a.m. |
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Sycamore Trails North Loop w/ Fresh Cut
1.6 miles
Sycamore Trails, North Gravel Lot, 10:00 a.m. |
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Grandview Loop
1.7 miles
Grandview Park, E. 32nd St. Lot, 10:00 a.m. |
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by at the Ankeny Senior Expo Wednesday, October 9th at Albaugh Family Senior Community Center. I had a great time meeting everyone! I held a drawing to give away a yoga/stretch strap, and of course the winner chose my favorite one! But don’t worry, I can make more!
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I have articles on a variety of topics on my website. This month I’m highlighting articles written to help you add more movement to your day. Try some movement and exercise snacks. And, whether you are sitting at a sewing machine or computer desk, push back occasionally do some quilters stretches.
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Do you want to know which is better, exercise snacks or movement snacks? Or are you just wondering, "What the heck are exercise snacks and movement snacks?" The answers are all here. |
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Movement Snacks have been popping up all over. The idea that we can improve our heath with short easy bursts of movement is a powerful one. |
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Sitting can lead to rounded shoulders, tight hip flexors, and other issues. The stretching exercises in this article will help you reverse that. |
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Would you like movement snack demonstrations? Check out my Movement Snacks video series. |
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My YouTube channel also has Follow-Alongs, Exercise Demos, and the Quilters Stretches series.
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I'm Katherine Roccasecca—a mountain biker, a quilter, and a certified personal trainer. I help “adults who are old enough to know they aren't getting any younger” to get stronger, stay healthier, and live longer. |
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Whether you are 55… 75… 30… or any age, you've probably noticed that some things aren't as easy as they used to be. That might be climbing the stairs, putting the heavy platter in the top cupboard, or riding your bike all day. I can design a program for you that takes into account what you do and improves what you need, so you can succeed at what you want to do.
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