Here is a muffin that is truly packed with fiber. Whole wheat flour and wholesome cooked quinoa combine with almonds and cranberries for a moist and delicious treat. Cooked quinoa can be used in place of some of the flour in almost any recipe to increase protein and fiber. Servings: 36 Here’s what you need: … Continued
Any football fans out there? At one point in my life I was married to a professional football player so I know about the excitement over the DAY OF ALL DAYS where football is concerned. It’s Super Bowl Sunday this weekend when the Broncos and Seahawks will do battle. Will you do battle with your … Continued
It got ugly. Yesterday I went to the gym and decided it was a pulling workout. I noticed the pull up bar free so I set up camp there. Side note: It’s unfathomable to me that a big box gym has only ONE pull up bar in the entire place. Well, that’s a lie, there’s … Continued
Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “I LOVE being 48!” I exclaimed the other day. And once I had recovered from the shock of hearing myself actually express such a sentiment, my conscious mind took over and followed it up with a “Hallelujah!!! “. Why, you ask? I had been chatting to a friend about a … Continued
Crunches or Sit-ups? Guest Post by Sylvia Favela Author: Bodyweight Pilates There are three things that are nearly on every woman’s wish list: A Fat Bank Account, A Hunky Man and Sexy Lean Abs, Right?! You won’t get that enviable sexy midsection by doing crunches or skipping out on your workouts. With dozens of options … Continued
Front Planks are a very common exercise that’s incorporated into health, fitness, performance and rehabilitation exercise programs. I recommend planks all the time. They can be done on the wall, the floor or on top of a piece of fitness equipment (like a stability ball). The front plank is an exercise for upper body stability, scapular stability, core stability, … Continued
Want another body weight workout? You’ll find a similar style workout to this one here. I call this ‘part 2’ because if you’re super fit, you could string the workout below with this workout together. These workouts are ‘RIST & FUW’ type workouts. RIST – reps in specific time FUW – finish up with I … Continued
PLEASE SHARE this with anyone you know that still thinks that the answer to flat abs and a sexy physique is endless ‘cardio’. I’m so saddened when I go into any gym and see the sea of treadmills with people plodding away working towards the body of their dreams. (The body they want will only … Continued
I often hear this from clients: I have a lot of back pain. I’m nervous to exercise and if I do, I’m not making much progress. What should I do? I have a ‘go to’ answer and even a ‘go to’ expert. Here we are in Miami this January. We were out for dinner with … Continued
Question: How do I start with Challenge Complexes? I’m pretty unfit, but the program looks different and like it’s a lot of fun. I hate cardio and I need a change. Debbie Answer: Debbie, I’m glad you’re taking on Challenge complexes. My best advice to you is to start with a broom stick for the … Continued