by Suzie Cooney | Jun 30, 2011 | OluKai Ho'olaule'a Events, SUP Tips, SUP Training and Fitness
Aloha I’m Suzie Cooney, SUP racer, SUP fitness specialist and I’m totally addicted to our Maui downwind paddling. Maliko Gulch is very exciting and a huge goal for some who travel from around the world to experience the 9 mile paddle on the N. Shore. However, with the popularity of SUP I feel compelled to write about how only the real experienced should venture down. Read more about what to know and how to be safe so your first experience is a good one. A hui’ ho! See you on the water!
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 29, 2011 | Media & Press, SUP Training and Fitness
Pick up your issue with my SUP Fitness Guide and turn to pages 58 & 62 for a few tips to keep you up and paddling strong. With tips on body endurance, leg strength and more. Carve your turns stronger, drop into bigger glides with confidence and improve your SUP race performance!
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 19, 2011 | Indo Board SUP Training, Product Reviews, SUP Tips, SUP Training and Fitness
Aloha! Everyone knows that trains with me or reads my blogs and articles that I ‘m a huge fan of the INDO Board. It has brought all my clients to new levels in fitness and is always exciting and fun; meanwhile allowing me to cater to each individual and their...
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 15, 2011 | Abs/CORE, Exercises, Quick Fitness Tips, SUP Training and Fitness, SUP Training Tips
As a pro team SUP rider for Naish International and fan of the TRX Rip Trainer, I’ve combined here the basics of core training to anyone but specifically for SUP or stand up paddling. The exercises here do require one to already have some experience knowing how to activate and engage the core. These are excellent and challenging. SUP can require explosive paddling at times. Hope you enjoy! Suzie Cooney, CPT of Suzie Trains Maui
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 11, 2011 | Media & Press, Product Reviews, SUP Tips, SUP Training and Fitness
BIG surf and small surf. SUP injuries do happen. Know what to do when it does. Introducing Clay Everline, MD. et al, Surf Health Handbook! I know Clay personally and think this is the most helpful, comprehensive book all surfers and water sports enthusiasts should have in their car or on their book shelf. I worked with Clay on this book ( see photos )and he is spot on with the warm ups, exercises to help prevent injury and shares what to do if the worst goes down. Get it now! Excellent work Clay! Suzie
by Suzie Cooney | May 22, 2011 | Product Reviews, SUP Tips, SUP Training and Fitness
More on the “Core” For Stronger Stand Up Paddling by Suzie Cooney, CPT of Suzie Trains Maui and Naish Team SUP Rider By now you’ve hopefully worked into your training routine some of the total body exercises I designed specifically for stand up paddling; to work...