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Recipes, exercises + other healthy living tips from Whitney + Byron
Do Olympic Lifts for Power NOT Endurance
Stop doing Olympic Lifts for endurance, instead do them for their designated purpose: developing explosive POWER!!! In this DO this NOT that article we examine its importance to preventing injury and getting results!
GF Sugarfree Clafoutis for Breakfast or Dessert
Dessert for breakfast?! You can with this high protein recipe! Bake Clafoutis, a French dessert of custard and fruit, leaving behind the unwanted sugar, butter and flour. Break monotony of savory eggs in the morning and quell cravings for sweets, with what could easily be called a Sweet Frittata.
Do Free Weights NOT Machines
STOP confining yourself to the fixed weight machines. Hit the free weights instead! You'll get a better workout, develop more muscle and work your stabilizers resulting in shredded six pack abs.
Medicine Ball Workout Video
Short on time? Here's a fast fun full body workout using only a soft med ball! Don't lose precious time waiting for a cable, rack or amassing a bounty of equipment somebody will steal before you finish that circuit.
Smoky Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette
Virtually eliminate fat and amplify flavor with this tangy, zesty yet sweet Smoky Lemon Vinaigrette using roasted pistachio oil! As always, recipe is low fat, gluten free, sugar free (sweetened with stevia), and surprise, this one's 100% salt free!
Grilled Corn and Kale Salad
A perfect-LY nutritious salad starring warm sweet corn amidst delicate ribbons of kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta or avocado and tossed in a delicious smoky sweet tangy Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette.
3 Best Exercises When You're Short on Time
Never let the "I don't have time" excuse derail your workout. These 3 exercises will kick your butt ASAP!!!!
Gochujang Korean Chili Paste – Gluten, MSG and GMO Free
Gochujang is a pungent fermented Korean condiment with a complex sweet, spicy earthy umami flavor. Often called Korean Ketchup, its versatility makes it ideal to add heat to many savory Asian & fusion dishes. Unfortunately, manufacturers today churn out an extremely processed & nutritionally devoid product. Let's fix that! Whip up the unmistakable flavor of gochujang without the undesirable sugar, sodium & MSG. Recipe is also organic & gluten free!
Do Chin-ups NOT Bicep Curls
So if you want to target those biceps for big, ripped arms, stop wasting countless hours doing curls. Instead, opt for a compound movement like a chin-up that will move more weight and burn more calories.
Do High Intensity Interval Training NOT Steady State Cardio
Is cardio boring you to death? Tired of spending hours on the "Hamster Wheel" at the gym? Ditch your long dull steady state cardio sessions for shorter High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and take results to the next level!
Put Your Money Where Your Foot Is
Much of our workout is spent on our feet, so must place priority on finding the best shoe for your foot and activity to avoid injury and improve performance and results!
Do Deadlifts NOT Leg Curls
If your goal is to safely develop posterior chain muscles, including strong, tone, powerful hamstrings and glutes and burn more calories, choose DEADLIFTS versus LEG CURLS. Exercise physiologist and Sports Conditioning Coach Byron Paidoussi explains why.
Do Squats NOT Leg Press
If you want to build or tone your quads and glutes, choose squats, over the leg press machine. Squats are far more complex lifts that deliver far superior results.
Never Skip Leg Day, Bro!
Leg day is vital to a gym routine and should never be the workout you skip when short on time. Why? Increase testosterone. Improve abs. Prevent injury to back & knees. Yeah, look better naked! A guy with a huge upper & tiny lower body looks like a tomahawk pork chop.
5 Exercises for a Slimmer Midsection
Everybody wants a slimmer, sexier, toned midsection. Use this workout to target all areas of your abs and lower back. Destroy love handles and reveal the six pack abs you've always wanted. Make this workout part of your New Year's resolution - you won't be disappointed in the results!
Winter Veggie Roast with Fresh Herbs
Roast winter veggies: Kabocha squash, cauliflower and brussels sprouts with fresh herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme for a fragrant healthy delicious low fat high fiber side dish. Easy! Just chop & bake.
Sugar Free Icing
Tasty sugar free high protein icing for decorating cookies. Gluten free. Lactose free. Reduced fat.
Spiked Hot Apple Cider
Sweet and spicy hot apple cider...with a kick! Try our reduced sugar all natural vodka spiked hot apple cider to warm both body and spirit! No sugar added.
Holiday Drinking Damage Control: How to Enjoy the Holidays and NOT Wreck Your Hard Body
So drinking alcohol is not exactly healthy, BUT if you follow our tips, you can minimize damage to your physique and your liver. Learn how to party without the hangover and score some delicious drink recipes to share with friends.
Savory Purple Sweet Potato Soup
Striking purple sweet potato soup can be a luxuriously healthy start to any holiday meal - when we eliminate the sugar, cream and sodium frequenting traditional squash soup recipes. You won't miss them! The savory flavor of this soup is as intense, yet refined its dramatic purple hue. On top of thought-provoking color, seasoning amplifies the trip. Guests expect the sweet taste of cinnamon and cloves. Surprise!
