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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 have good balance and can respond quickly to [...]

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?

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 core plank is often employed by the Navy Seals as a suitable challenge and [...]

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 surfing also known as SUP can [...]

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 tool.  For years, I’ve put clients on [...]

Work Out Traps: A Few Tips So you Don’t Fall In One!
Break out of the fitness trap, and don’t be like the others stuck in the same routine, and the same body. You see the same person, at the same time on the same treadmill or weight machine, doing the same routine.  But, do they [...]

Whether you’re a seasoned tow in stud, or beginner surfer, some rules are written in foam, some are not.  There are many crowded breaks here on Maui and other places, so mind your manners!  Here’s some tips to keep you safe and have more fun.  Keep in mind there’s always one wave hog, one who blocks for [...]

THE BODY BENEFITS OF SUP Stand Up Surfing!
 
Hop on, and let’s go! Everyone’s doing it and so can you!
 
SUP has been taking the island and world by storm! Nothing new to Maui, but new for some, who are reentering fitness and want to charge the waves or have a nice mellow session.  I believe that this is [...]

Suzie with client John

Soft sand running is harder than it sounds and I use it as a great cross training tool for my clients.  Not only will it smooth and tone your legs and  your bottom, it’s wonderful for the ankles and really challenges the finer muscles of your lower joints, such as your knees [...]

Girls, we all know that muscle is way better than carrying around extra   ( this is a bad word in my gym), FAT!!  There I said it! 
Muscle requires more energy to maintain than fat, thus your body has to expend more calories if you have more muscle. Studies have shown that even a small increase [...]