26 episodes
Health, Fitness, Sports, and More Karen Goeller
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Here are some of Karen Goeller’s thoughts. Most are quick podcasts, under two minutes, but may be helpful to you… These are mostly health, nutrition, and sports related, but there are other topics that are covered on occasion.
How did this start? Karen was concerned after hearing a medical doctor on tv give advice. He left out the most simple solutions to the problem. She thought her voice needed to be heard. Karen will continue to give her thoughts on topics that come up with her clients, friends, and on the news.
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Feet Matter! Correct Over Pronation Now and Avoid Problems Later
Karen Goeller, CSCS Pronation is the action of the foot as it roles inward upon foot contact with the ground. This action acts as a shock absorber for the foot and rest of the body. Over pronation occurs when a person's foot rolls inward and their arch flattens while performing weight bearing tasks. The foot may appear […]
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From 6 Inches to Split, 10 Minutes
I can’t believe the progress I had with one 14 year old gymnast yesterday. Gymnasts must be able to do complete splits, 180 degrees. That's a straight line from ankle to ankle. This is a split leap. It is better than the required 180 degrees a gymnast needs. A gymnast came to me for help […]
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Your Gymnast's Life is in Her Hands, Literally
Your Gymnast’s Life is In Her Hands. Your Gymnast Will Peel Off the Bar if She is Not Prepared. I think we will have more gymnasts peeling off the bars in the first month back than ever before. Why? Because many gymnasts have not done any strength for their grip-hands and forearms. They will likely […]
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Gymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year Suspension
Gymnastics Coach Maggie Haney was suspended for 8 years. I had a handful of parents reach out to me after the news to say thanks for doing my part. I reported her to USA Gymnastics and SafeSport after I heard the sixth complaint in 2019. (USAG SafeSport Policy: Any adult under the jurisdiction of USA […]
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Advice for Athletes during COVID Pandemic
I hope that you and your family are remaining healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you. I'm still offering zoom calls at no charge for any athletes who have worked with me within the past year and at a very low cost for everyone […]
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When Gymnasts Return to Training after the COVID-19 Pandemic
From a sports-science point of view, there are specific training points we must remember when we return to training. I recommend the following for our gymnasts. We should start slowly. We all want gymnasts to regain all they lost, but it will be a process. The same process as when a gymnast returns from an […]