Thursday, April 28, 2011

Quick Full Body Circuit

Here is one of my favorite circuits that will cover cardio and strength training for your entire body with no equipment needed. The whole workout will take you 10-15 minutes total.

1. Plank (Hold for 30 seconds-1minute)
2. Wall Push Ups (30 reps total)

3. Jump Squats (30 reps total)

Do all three exercises in order with no break, rest for 1-2 minutes and repeat. For an extra challenge rest one more time and get a third set it :)

Fitness Solution: We don't always have time for a long workout. Fitting in a short circuit is still very beneficial. Do what you can, when you can, with what you have!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Green Water Explained...

Many of you have been noticing my green drink I've been toting around...and giving me the "what crazy healthy thing did you find now?!" look. I've been adding Greens To Go to my water bottle once a day and LOVING it! Any time something seems too good to be true I usually don't bother researching it much. You all know I'm a firm believer of consuming foods in their most natural state and not trying to find modified food sources. However, this product has been on the market for a bit and I keep hearing positive feedback about it so I thought I would look into it more and give it a try. I don't recommend drinking your greens instead of eating them but I do recommend sipping on a bottle of this throughout the day or in combination with a snack for the following benefits:

~Increase antioxidant consumption

~Increase phytonutrient consumption

~Reduce your body's level of acidity

~Increase your energy

~Improve digestive health

I notice a definite energy boost when I drink mine and love that I'm getting this naturally from antioxidants and other organic nutrients instead of caffeine. Greens To Go is free of caffeine and is sweetened with a small amount of Stevia and Xylitol. I start everyday at 5am so I've been using this at that time and enjoying it!

Fitness Solution: Add this as a supplement to all the great servings of fruits and veggies you're already consuming, to flavor your water, give you more nutrients, and get a great energy boost!