by Suzie Cooney | Feb 14, 2010 | Articles, Quick Fitness Tips
Quick Reactions and Good Balance Can Make a Better Stand Up Paddler by Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui Whether you surf the big waves of Maui’s North Shore or touring the beautiful channels and waterways of Jupiter, Florida, or on Lake Tahoe, it’s known that if you...
by Suzie Cooney | Nov 14, 2009 | Articles, Exercises, Quick Fitness Tips, Sports Medicine, SUP Training and Fitness, SUP Training Tips
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse problem that is often seen in bicyclists, runners, and long-distance walkers. Personally, it has been noted while Backcountry Skiing and Stand-Up Paddling (SUP). Many people ask me what causes pain on the outside of the knee just above the knee joint. It is ITB syndrome and it can be problematic. The discomfort may be so intense as to discourage you from participating in the often long and rewarding sessions of SUP and other endeavors. So what can be done about it?
by Suzie Cooney | Nov 13, 2009 | Abs/CORE, Exercises, Quick Fitness Tips
Water is an unstable element and it’s always moving. When you add any unstable element as a training platform, such as an Indo Board or an inflatable disc or maybe the BOSU, you increase the intensity and nueromuscular challenge of any exercise. The traditional...
by Suzie Cooney | Oct 31, 2009 | Articles, Events:Windsurf SUP Surf Kite Paddleboard Motocross & More, Quick Fitness Tips
Check out this new, fun video produced on Maui by Tommy Callan of Beach Boy Events and Suzie Cooney, of Suzie Trains Maui. Enjoy this simple production of stand up paddling or SUP and also learn a few exercises to keep you in shape and stay strong.Stand up paddling...
by Suzie Cooney | Sep 3, 2009 | Articles, Exercises, Quick Fitness Tips
As you can see from some of my posts, I think using the Indo Board in my training sessions with people is really fun, challenging and raises a person’s confidence on and off the water. You don’t have to surf to enjoy the benefits of this great training...
by Suzie Cooney | Sep 3, 2009 | Exercises, Product Reviews, Quick Fitness Tips
Hi, I recently posted the intermediate version of this, but wanted to take you outside to show you the advanced version! These push ups will promote better surfing endurance and shoulder, chest and tricep strength for quick action. Often times, if you are out of surf...