How to Do a Push Up
VIDEO OF PUSH UP – CLICK HERE Assume a face-down prone position on the floor. Keep your feet together. Your weight should be on your chest. Position hands palms-down on the floor, approximately shoulder width apart. They should be about […]
Read MoreStrength training builds more than muscles
Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don’t know is that strong muscles lead to strong bones. And strong […]
Read MoreTACO SALAD MEAL PREP
7 Freestyle Points 312 caloriesTOTAL TIME:30 minutes PREP TIME:10 minutes COOK TIME:20 minutes INGREDIENTS: Dressing: 1/2 cup jarred mild salsa 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil juice of 1/2 lime Meat: 1 lb 93% ground turkey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 […]
Read MoreHere Are 8 Stretches to Lengthen Your Tight Calves
You work your calves with every step you take — walking and running. These muscles are the unsung heroes that work in almost every standing leg exercise you do, from squats to lunges to side skaters. When they are tight, you feel it! […]
Read MoreSUMMER MANGO STONE FRUIT SMOOTHIE
10 Freestyle Points 122 caloriesTOTAL TIME:20 minutes PREP TIME:20 minutes COOK TIME:0 If a smoothie could taste like summer, this would be it! This dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan smoothie is simply delicious, made with ripe mango, plums, apricots and peaches or nectarines. […]
Read MoreIf You Ever Thought WTF When You Were Told to Engage Your Core, This Post Is For You
“You’ve got to engage your core.” There’s an ongoing joke in my house that working your core will fix just about any issue, since as a former Pilates instructor, this is my go-to fix-it line. Back pain? Engage your core. […]
Read MoreBanana Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
6 Freestyle Points 172 caloriesTOTAL TIME:1 hour 20 minutes PREP TIME:15 minutes COOK TIME:45 minutes plus cool time Fruity, moist and delicious, this banana and zucchini cake is loaded crushed pineapple and lightly sweetened with honey. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour […]
Read MoreElbow Plank With Leg Lift
Adding a leg lift to your side plank tones the outer thigh while challenging your core. The trick to keeping the pelvis high as you lift your top leg is to reach the inner thigh of your bottom leg toward […]
Read MoreCRUSTLESS BROCCOLI CHEDDAR QUICHE
4 Freestyle Points 174 caloriesTOTAL TIME:50 minutes PREP TIME:10 minutes COOK TIME:40 minutes Broccoli and cheese is one of my favorite quiche combinations! This low-carb Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! INGREDIENTS: cooking […]
Read MoreLeg Balance Warrior 3
This exercise fires up your core by challenging your balance. As you move in and out of the pose, you will be working the back of your body too. Stand on your left foot with your right leg lifted to […]
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