Chia Moxie & Brown Rice Cakes

Chia Moxie Superfood

I really love taking my time and food shopping at Whole Foods Market. There is such a huge variety of healthy foods and snacks to chose from, it really makes food shopping enjoyable.  This week I made a short list of a few select items I was looking for, in addition to my basic staples.  These are two products  I highly recommend.

Chia Moxie Peanut Butter

 Chia Moxie ingredients:  Dry roasted unsalted unblanched (with peanut skins) Peanuts and Chia Seeds.

These products are not just for athletes, but for anyone seeking highly nutritious and delicious foods to support active lifestyles.

Suzie's Thin Cakes

Susie's Whole Grain Brown Rice Thin Cakes

Suzie's Whole Grain Thin Brown Rice Cakes are a perfect snack.  They go well with Chia Moxie Peanut Butter a truly Dynamic Duo!

  Suzie's Brown Rice Cakes only have 54 calories per serving (3 cakes) and 12 grams of good carbs.  They taste great and are a perfect size.  I definitely prefer the thin cakes over the puffed ones.  Try them out! 

Nike Flex Trainer 3

Nike Flex Trainer 3

These Nikes are the newest addition to my Nike collection!  These shoes are comfortable and lightweight and great for training.  I like the flat soles especially for squatting and lunges it's like a being barefoot.  I have running shoes so I won't be using these for running, but you can.

I love the vibrant colors and they are comfy and stylish.  My client Elizabeth has them also, I copied!  Check them out if you get a chance you will love them!  Now I'm off to the gym!

Fitness Terminology Explained

When I am training clients I refer to certain "fitness" terms that not every client understands. Recently I came across this list in one of my fitness magazines and I thought it would be a good idea to share it.

Anaerobic Exercise - A high-intensity activity (like sprinting or heavy weightlifting), usually performed for fewer than two minutes, that uses phosphates and glycogen-instead of oxygen-as fuel.  It ups speed, power, strength and endurance while torching calories.

Compound Exercise - A movement that occurs at several joints, working multiple muscle groups.  Think squats, which involve bending the ankles, knees and hips to target the hamstrings, quads and glutes.

Drop Sets - A technique that involves starting an exercise with the heaviest weight you can lift, then decreasing the load with each set.

High-Intensity Interval Training - Alternating short bursts of exercise at a very challenging effort level with periods of recovery at a moderate one.  It boosts endurance and burns the greatest number of calories in the least amount of time.

Plyometrics - Quick, explosive moves-such as jumping-that increase muscle strength and power while blasting calories.

Superset - A set of two exercises done back-to-back, without rest in between.  These moves can work opposing muscle groups-like biceps curls and triceps kickbacks-or the same body part.

Target Heart Rate - The beats per minute you should aim for during cardio exercise, based on your intended exertion level.  For low-intensity exercise, shoot for 50 to 60 percent of your heart rate max: for moderate: 60 to 80 percent; and at a high intensity, between 80 and 90 percent.

*Subtract your age from 220 to get your estimated heart rate-the most beats per minute your heart can safely reach during exercise.

Living A Healthy Lifestyle

I hear too often people saying "you only live once" when they refer to their unhealthy eating, drinking and partying.....In my opinion, wouldn't you want to live your life feeling amazing from the inside out? Full of strength, life and energy?

  Love yourself enough to nourish your body daily with whole foods, daily sunshine, fresh air, exercise, water and sleep.

Have a great weekend!

Yoga Sequence

Yoga Sequence

Get out your yoga mat and hold each pose as best as you can for 10 seconds.  Increase the time you hold a pose as your strength and balance increase. 

Benefits of Yoga

Increases Flexibility

Relieves Pain

Reduces Cortisol Levels 

Increases GBA Levels

Increases Serotonin Levels

Builds Strength

You Can Perform Anywhere

Joint Help/Range of Motion

Body Confidence

"Travel light, Live light, Spread the light, Be the light."