Jen Foley is the Healthy Lifestyles Director at the Two Rivers YMCA, Moline. Jen majored in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Tennessee and Gerontology at Sonoma State University. She is an accomplished triathlete; a four time All-American triathlete and 2009 Ironman World Championship Finisher. She lives in Davenport with her husband, Tim and their two pugs Jack and Lucy. She enjoys having an active lifestyle and helping others achieve their goals. Jen’s Blog Posts:
- 5 easy spring shape-up tips - Declare war on the flab! Just cutting 500 calories a day can help you lose 10 pounds by the 4th of July. MVHNews Fitness Blogger Jen Foley helps you set your spring workout. (April 19, 2011)
- Exercise is the Best Prevention - MVHNews’ fitness blogger Jen Foley passes on five key tips to help you get your fight against cancer off on the right foot. (March 23, 2011)
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Stairmaster Stepmill Workouts Stairmaster Stepmill Workouts
Jen, you have a new Stairmaster at the Two Rivers Y and there’s been a little controversy and discussion recently about the saftey and sensibility of walkiing backwards on it.
Below is something that I cut and pasted from the people who make and market the machine—
John C.
Rotational Climbing
Because the stepmill provides a solid surface on which to place your feet, you don’t have to just walk normally on the equipment. To stay focused and involved in your workout, change your stepping pattern every minute. Start walking straight up the stairs, then turn sideways, grapevining your legs up the steps. If you turn to the left, step up with your right foot, and cross your left foot in front of your right to step to the next stair. Step out with your right foot to continue climbing. Make sure the steps are moving slowly during this sequence. After another minute, making sure to use the handrails for balance, turn backward and continue walking up the steps backward. After another minute, turn a quarter-turn again, so that you step up the stairs sideways leading with your left foot.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/172139-stairmaster-stepmill-workouts/#ixzz1lFmnS3d2