sheSTRENGTH Adaptive
Anna Woods

“Do not feel sorry for me…”

“You know what the difference is with you? I feel like when you look at me and speak, you don’t even notice my wheelchair…you see me as a person and treat me like anyone else…” “I don’t feel sorry for myself, so why should you?” “Don’t pity me.” “Don’t talk

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sheSTRENGTH Adaptive
Anna Woods

Adaptive Fitness #2: Ben and I

Session #2 Update with Ben. —- I decided to switch from using a stick to a different manipulative that Ben seemed to show interest in watching me play catch with other clients. So I started tossing the ball to him. And for the first 5-7 throws he just closed his

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sheSTRENGTH Adaptive
Anna Woods

Adaptive Fitness: Ben and Me

Building relationships with clients by gaining their trust through a calm voice, engagement at their level, and meeting them where they are at–CONSISTENTLY, is the foundation for progressing in fitness with clients like Ben. See our 2nd and 3rd sessions and the progress we made, here. For more information about

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Softball
Anna Woods

Post-Game Pitching Recovery

Softball Post-Game Recovery (after 12-24-Hours) Foam rolling  Soft Tissue x :60 seconds each: Feet, Lats (under armpits), Quads, Inner thighs, T-Spine    Mobility/Movement:  Posterior Shoulder/Hip Thread Needle Thread Needle + Hold Elbow to Wrists Bear Transitions 6-Mos Hold + Crawling & Hand Lifts Groin Stretch (saddle pose)–hand walk side to

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She Strength Stories
Anna Woods

The Untold Stories

Becoming sheSTRENGTH: Part 1   Foreword: I had a conversation with a Special Needs advocate last week about some frustrations I’m having with various elements of Blake’s day to day life.  She said all of the things I am concerned with are valid, but unfortunately are part of a broken

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Softball
Anna Woods

Softball: In-Season Strength & Conditioning

Scroll down –> For a simple 30-min or less workout to do in-season for softball strength & conditioning. Complete this workout 2 days a week. Equipment Needed: Heavy dumbbells or barbell Time: 20-30 minutes Focus: Maximal strength, Maximal Speed Athletes lose maximal strength within 30 days of stopping heavy lifting, Athletes

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Events
Anna Woods

Bikini Bootcamp: Grilled Chicken+ Barley Corn Salad

Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Salad 4 Servings Ingredients · 4 chicken breasts · 3/4 cup medium barley or brown rice to make gluten-free · 2 cups fresh or frozen-then-thawed sweet corn kernels · 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes · 1/2 cup minced red onion · 4 slices turkey bacon,

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Events
Anna Woods

Bikini Bootcamp: Meal Idea

Grilled Chicken with Strawberry/Pineapple Salsa  Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil Salsa: 2 slices fresh pineapple, each 1/2-inch thick, patted dry 1 cup whole strawberries (about 5 ounces), diced ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 to 2

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Softball
Anna Woods

Strength & Conditioning for 10-12U Softball

Band & Crab Walk What You Need: 1 Band, 2 Girls How: 1 Girl sits and 1 stands. The girl with the handles sits on the floor, legs out front. The other girl stands facing her holding 2 hands onto the middle of the band. On go, the girl sitting

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Softball
Anna Woods

30-Min Softball Mobility/Conditioning WO

From warm-up to sprints, a quick workout template to follow Click below to print off your workout template. Softball Stations (click above to get a printable version) Active Stretching: • T-Spine Hold x :10 seconds + 10 rotations • Adductor Hold x :10 seconds + 10 rotations • Hip Flexor Hold x :10

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Please fill out the information below to the best of your knowledge. And we will get started! I can NOT wait to meet you and introduce you to our sheSTRENGTH Squad. Ready to gain new confidence and strength?? Let’s do it. See you soon, Anna