If your pre-race prep consists of leaning over and reaching for your toes, think again. Performing static stretches, which involves lengthening any muscle and holding it, can actually slow your swim. Research shows that performing static stretches before a workout...
I read a bulletin this morning on rotator cuff injuries by Chris Mallio, the head of sports medicine at Bath Rugby in Queensland, Australia. As a trainer and competitive swimmer, I devour any article on the subject. One of the...
I am attaching a link to a short segment from my DVD for your viewing pleasure. To order Personal Best Stretch, please go to www.susandawson-cook.com You can also post comments or send me an e-mail at susan@corazondeloro.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEYvsG-1IK4&feature=player_detailpage
Life gets crazy sometimes, which can really take a toll on our moods, health and emotional and spiritual equilibrium. One way to manage stress is to engage in activities that relax mind and body. Stretching is one wonderful way to...
My new DVD, Personal Best Stretch, will soon be released. For that reason, I’d like to share the benefits of stretching that have become so apparent to me in recent years. I’ll be the first to admit that in my...
I am very excited to announce that I will be starring in a DVD, Personal Best Stretch: Move Better Than Ever, to be filmed next week at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Whether you are an athlete, gym rat, or someone who wants...
Most days, I relish soaking up the brilliant sunshine and a view of the Santa Catalina Mountains jutting up so crisp and bold against the brilliant azure sky. On September 11, 2001 and January 8, 2011, the beauty of the...
Kick off the New Year right by joining my new Drumming Intervals class. We will drum out fun beats on top of stability balls while moving to motivating music. We’ll also work most major muscle groups during strength intervals, which...
The first of every new year, many of us vow to suppress our vices and embark on a healthier and more productive lifestyle. Within a week or two, most of us shelve the newly purchased exercise equipment and the mineral...
I recently received a friend’s annual holiday letter, which had a synopsis of her family’s happenings for the year. One of her announcements was that her exercise and diet program had fallen by the wayside. Ouch, I thought. Why is...