Karen Goeller CSCS

Sentenced to Life in Bed, but I Escaped

Sentenced to Life in Bed, but I Escaped By Karen Goeller, CSCS I have defied the odds more than once, but right now I will tell you about my lymphedema. In October 1991 I had major cancer surgery. A malignant melanoma was removed from my right thigh and my lymph nodes were removed from my groin. My life was changed forever . Malignant Melanoma can be deadly. I almost died from it. The oncologist said, "This... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 186 days 18 hours ago.)

Sports and Fitness Article: Dehydration

Did you know that by the time you are thirsty you are already dehydrated? Dehydration, as little as a 2% loss in fluid, negatively impacts your body and your mind. Dehydration can cause confusion, irritability, constipation, drowsiness, fever, and thirst More signs and symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include dry, sticky mouth, muscle weakness, stiff joints, headache, dizziness... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 4 days ago.)

Tips for Using the Elliptical Exercise Machine

The elliptical machine offers more when it comes to burning calories, building low body muscle endurance, and exercising your cardiovascular system. I have assigned this machine to the majority of my fitness clients because it is such a great piece of fitness equipment. It offers non-impact exercise which is more safe for your joints. It also offers an efficient workout which... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 90 days ago.)

Fitness Article: Exercise with Lymphedema of the Leg

I am writing this article in response to a question from a fitness trainer on how to train a client with lymphedema. I am writing it from two points of view, as a fitness trainer and as a patient who has suffered with leg lymphedema since my cancer surgery. Before I discuss the effective exercises for lymphedema I should explain what lymphedema is and what life is like... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 92 days ago.)

Fitness Article: Learn the Handstand Pushup

Learning the Handstand Pushup is a step by step process, literally. You will gradually add more load to our upper body as you elevate your feet. Increasing the load a little at a time is the safest way to progress towards the handstand pushup. The best way to progress to holding your bodyweight upside down and performing pushups is to start with the standard pushup with perfect form. Next... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 92 days ago.)

After an Injury... Gymnast's Success Story

Here's a young gymnast's success story after a severe injury. KC was a client of mine for over one year, four months of that were spent recovering from an injury . This young athlete came to me as a frail little girl and one year later she was a strong athlete. KC went through a remarkable physical and mental transformation in that year. KC was in an accident that caused both the radius and ulna to be... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 225 days ago.)

Social Media and Athletes

Lots of Pressure on the Athletes Over Social Media... There seems to be a great deal of pressure on athletes to use social media such as twitter and facebook during games. The people that are putting this pressure on the athletes are not aware of the huge safety risk this may pose. Most people have never reached the level of competition that a professional or college athlete has reached. Therefore, they cannot possibly... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 256 days ago.)

Attention Camp Counselors: Your Campers Will Have Tons of FUN!

Add Swing Set Fitness and your campers are sure to have tons of FUN, they will get plenty of exercise, and they will return to camp week after week. Kids love the playground so this is the perfect method of incorporating fitness into their lives. It is a place to be free, let your mind wander, or actively play on the slides, monkey bars, and swings. Kids often allow their imagination to run... (posted by Karen Goeller CSCS 2 years 353 days ago.)