Health Tips

Exercise Routines

The Deadlift & Variations of the Deadlift

The most basic of all exercise and commonly used in day-to-day activities, picking up weight from the floor, the Deadlift. The Deadlift is a compound exercise that is primarily knee dominant but will also incorporate the hip joint.

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension on BOSU Ball

 

Set Up:  Place a BOSU Ball (soft side up) about one foot away from the cable machine. Attach a rope handle to the cable and adjust the cable to its lowest setting. Choose the amount of weight to lift.

Thread the Needle

Want a way to a flatter stomach, stronger abs and a healthy back? If you have been doing the same abdominal workout and not seeing results, consider some non-traditional exercises. This one uses the Glides to create a more effective workout. 

Pilates Move - The Teaser

The Teaser is a beautiful exercise requiring tremendous torso strength, coordination and stabilization. It involves the synchronization of the upper and lower body using the breath to facilitate the movement in order to create a dynamic flow. Visualizing and focusing the mind on the movement will yield greater success in performing this exercise.

Five Fitness Facts
When we resistance train we generate microscopic tears in the muscle fibers of the muscle we are working out. Between workouts, these fibers rebuild thicker and in greater numbers to prepare for the next workout. That is the way we tone our bodies. We don't grow muscle in the gym, we grow outside of the gym, so forty-eight hours of rest and recovery of the specific muscle is mandatory between each training.
Healthy Recipes

Spiced Chicken Skewers with Lemon Vinaigrette

Toasting the spices before grinding them brings out their oils and makes them more potent.

 

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2 skewers)

Chicken and Pesto Melts and Spinach Pesto

In a blender or food processor, combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, basil and feta cheese.  Blend at medium speed until finely chopped.  With blender running, gradually add water until mixture is well blended.  Pesto can also be tossed with pasta.

Ham and Asparagus Frittata

Extend whole eggs with egg whites for a generous serving size. Serve the frittata with fruit and toasted English muffins and jam for an Easter brunch for two.

Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

A healty delious snack.

Low Fat Leek and Potato Soup

Whether you simply want a warming and filling soup or a St. Patrick's Day lunch, this low fat leek and potato soup will fit the bill. Enjoy with a slice of soda bread.

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