When I got up this morning, I made a smoothie. Usually I have a smoothie each morning to accompany my breakfasts. For me having smoothies in the morning is a great way to pack fruits and yogurt I might not otherwise eat. See below for two differnt smoothies to try out! The Black and Blue… Continue reading Two New Smoothie Recipes
In this ladder style workout, once you are warmed up, go for a 5 minute jog/run, then do the set below for the reps indicated. Warm up for 5 minutes – get a good sweat on Joint Mobility/Dynamic Stretches for 5 mins. Jog for 5 minutes Do the following: 1. B to C Squat (tha’ts… Continue reading Ladder Style Workout
Slow and Steady – Aim for exercising every other day and build up your intensity. If you don’t, you risk injury to both your body and your ego. Train with Others at your Fitness Level – Find a friend or a group you can train with so you can increase the intensity safely and share… Continue reading 10 Tips for Spring Fitness Success
In my search for Healthy Easter Recipes, I came across this amazing-looking Leek and Asparagus soup at www.lifescript.com . There are quite a few steps, but with a prep time of only 40 minutes, I think it’s doable in a rush too. Happy Easter! Serves: 6 Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil … Continue reading Recipe: Leek, Asparagus & Herb Soup
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It’s a simple set for this weekend, however, with such good weather on the horizon, it would be a crime if you didn’t get outside everyday and did something active! Pyramid: Do 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 of each of the following: Kettlebell Swing Push Up Tuck Jumps V-Sit Up 180 Degree Jump Squat Supermans… Continue reading Workout: Pyramid Set
This soup was made for me this past weekend and it’s amazing. After close discussion, I think it could use some mushrooms in it, but there is a chance it would really change the soup. I think I will try making it next time with a bunch of mushrooms. However, the recipe as you see… Continue reading Recipe: Garlic, Spinach & Chickpea Soup
With spring on its way, here’s a great tasting Grilled Vegetable Salad to try out on the weekend. Ingredients 16 cherry tomatoes 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 slices 1 eggplant, cut lengthwise into 4 slices 8 medium white mushrooms 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 wedges 2 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise… Continue reading Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Salad
Here’s a great workout that is seriously focussed on your upper body. Do the set in the order below. Make sure you have done a good warm up to start. Also be sure to have your joints limber. Don’t forget to stretch after or else you will have trouble opening the doors of the gym… Continue reading The 300 Rep Workout
For this workout, as with any workout, make sure you are properly warmed up – get a good sweat on. One example for a warm up is the Wood Chop Set. Do the following exercises 30x each as a circuit three times. Wood Chop Twist Chop Diagonal Chop After that, make sure your joints… Continue reading Medicine Ball Circuit
Core Conditioning 