Recipe of the Week: Yellow Squash Ribbons!
- At July 27, 2020
- By Michelle Struckholz
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Grab your zoodler and start a weekly fav! Use yellow squash or zucchini and enjoy the flavors of summer!
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/yellow-squash-ribbons-with-red-onion-parmesan
Do you cross-train?
There are many benefits to doing a variety of activities, including muscular, cardiovascular, and health improvements. These include:
Greater Fitness Gains – Sticking with one activity will increase sport specificity, but cross training will enable the exerciser to be proficient and “in-shape” for a variety of activities. Adventure 5ks such as the Spartan are a great example of its benefits – encompassing speed, endurance, strength, agility, and flexibility, all in one event. A training schedule that includes only running would put the participant at a disadvantage during its strength and functional components.
Active Recovery – Rest and proper recovery is an essential part of improving fitness. For example, if you do a strength circuit, it’s wise to have a day of recovery afterward. Add every other day of cross-training and you’ll see better results, as well as improved cardiovascular endurance and range of motion.
Recipe of the Week: Corn Cakes and Summer Salsa
- At July 20, 2020
- By Michelle Struckholz
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Looking for a quick entrée to take advantage of the summer flavors? Try these cakes on top of fresh greens!
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-corn-cakes-summer-salsa
Weekend Wake-up!
After a stressful week of too much sitting, use this routine to relax and loosen the hips and shoulder and wake-up your core and legs!
Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Tostadas
- At July 13, 2020
- By Michelle Struckholz
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Try this healthy and hearty recipe for dinner tonite! Add more nutritious flavor by adding avocado and corn kernels.
https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/black-bean-tostadas-with-cabbage-slaw
Do you cross-train?
Think of a well-rounded program as touching all the points of a healthy body- flexibility, strength, core stability, endurance, cardiovascular health. You’ll want to include movements or activities that tax your cardiovascular system like running, biking, rowing, or swimming. Add in movements that build strength in the joints and muscular system like weight lifting, functional training, or machines.
Make sure to include core training to keep your movements controlled and efficient. Round out the program with movements that help improve range of motion in the joints and decrease tension like yoga, stretching, or mobility training.