“I just think the whole mindset of Pilates is huge. Pilates 101 is just to use your core in the right way. A lot of us don't use every little detailed muscle in our core. We all use the big muscles in our body and don't focus on the little ones. That mindset and awareness is huge. I take that with me wherever I go.” ThinkingWayLittlesWholeUseBodyBigsFocusAwarenessHugeMindsetCoreMusclesRight WayPilates Author:Kerri Walsh
“My support system, in my surgeon, my P.T., my pilates, my weightlifting, everything that I'm doing to make my body and my mind stronger is just, you know, has been on point. So I feel very prepared for the journey to qualify, and the journey to wear the gold medal.” KnowsFeelsMindHas BeensBodySupportJourneyGoldStrongerPreparedMedalSurgeonsGold MedalsPilatesSupport SystemsWeightlifting Author:Kerri Walsh
“Well there's only one way to prepare for playing beach volleyball, and that's by getting in the sand. But offseason is really important because generally I'm staying off the sand and getting my feet under me, and it's really important for my body to know what it feels like to have sound footing under me.” KnowsWayFeelsWellsImportantBodySoundFeetOne WayBeachSandStayingVolleyballOffseasonBeach Volleyball Author:Kerri Walsh
“I do a program called Fast Twitch twice a week, basically my lifting and strength training, I'm working with a spine specialist, which has been a new addition for me since my surgery to really get some great support for my shoulder, and I really love the way my body feels. It takes the pressure off my lower back and kind of just shares duties, really, with my body.” WayFeelsKindHas BeensBodySupportWeekShareDutyTrainingProgramPressureShouldersSurgeryLiftingSpineSpecialistsStrength Training Author:Kerri Walsh
“I'm doing mental training as well. So, you know, body, mind, and spirit - everything is being addressed, every single day. Generally I'll have three training sessions a day.” KnowsMindWellsBodySpiritThreeTrainingSessionDoing Me Author:Kerri Walsh
“I want to be the best role model I can be for my family. I want my husband and I to be the ones our kids look to for guidance, to be the great role models that I had with my parents growing up, so for as hard as we work, I want our kids to see us having fun. I want our kids to know that we have to feel our bodies. And nutrition is a huge part of that.” KnowsWantFeelsLooksI CanHardBodyKidsFunParentRolesGrowing UpGrowingHugeHusbandModelsMy FamilyHaving FunGuidanceBeing The BestMy HusbandRole ModelsNutritionGreat Role Models Author:Kerri Walsh
“I want to be efficient and effective in everything I do. I start every day with a protein shake, with my vanilla Almond Breeze, and my kids start their day the same way as well. [Nutrition] is a huge piece of the puzzle. It's not just about working hard and being physical. It's about being smart and mindful of what's going in and out of our bodies. And also taking the time to enjoy things, and to appreciate the process.” WayWantWellsHardBodyKidsProcessEnjoyPiecesHugeSmartAppreciateShakesEfficientNutritionPuzzlesBreezeProteinBeing SmartVanillaAlmonds Author:Kerri Walsh
“I want our kids to know that we have to feel our bodies. And nutrition is a huge part of that.” KnowsWantFeelsBodyKidsHugeNutrition Author:Kerri Walsh
“[Nutrition] is a huge piece of the puzzle. It's not just about working hard and being physical. It's about being smart and mindful of what's going in and out of our bodies.” HardBodyPiecesHugeSmartNutritionPuzzlesBeing Smart Author:Kerri Walsh
