by Suzie Cooney | Sep 30, 2012 | Sports Medicine, SUP Training and Fitness, SUP Training Tips
In this video I want to help people increase their SUP or stand up paddling endurance and performance and reduce fatigue that can prolong recovery. These 3 exercises will help all levels of paddles and it FEELS great! Enjoy Suzie Cooney.
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 10, 2012 | Articles, Blog, Media & Press, Radio Shows Health & Fitness Maui Breakfast Club, Sports Medicine
Tune in and listen to my Health & Fitness Segments. This month June 2012: Shin Splints; how they are caused how to treat. Also remove obstacles that keep you from exercising, hydrating foods and more. Check it out!
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 27, 2011 | Articles, Product Reviews, Sports Medicine
Introducing Clay Everline 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 as their fitness model, 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 | Sep 7, 2010 | Articles, Quick Fitness Tips, Sports Medicine
Our knees can take quite a toll. Imagine simply walking downhill and all of the force on the joint of the knee is basically your weight times three! If you’re experiencing knee discomfort, grinding under the knee cap often referred to as creptius; nagging pain,...
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 23, 2010 | Articles, Sports Medicine, SUP Enthusiasts
I’ve asked Marc Hartung, professional massage therapist on Maui, to share his experience, as the lead massage director at the recent Naish Paddle Board and SUP Championships on Maui, July 18, 2010. All the tables were full as his team provided over 50 of the...
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?