Lighthouses, castles, boating, farms and more – here’s a recap (and a video!) from an incredible 4-day weekend in The Thousand Islands and Lake Placid, NY! We crammed a lot in this short weekend and had such an amazing time, we plan on returning really soon, hopefully in the winter when everything is covered in a blanket of snow.
Has September flown by or WHAT? Seriously, it’s been like … via GIPHY But, the good news is that a new month means new tunes. And you guys know how we dig our new workout jams! via GIPHY So, without further ado, five new songs you need in your workout life. The Man, The Killers Yes, it’s over the top, but we’re kinda loving the disco vibe and swagger. (Also, super fun to sing as “The Woman.”) Little Lies You’re Told, Joywave Deep lyrics with a sick beat? Yep, we dig it. Can I Sit Next To You, Spoon — …
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Jump rope exercises are a great way to lose weight as well as improve your heart and circulatory systems. You probably have not jumped rope since you were in grade school, but now we are going to look at this in a different light.
Losing weight is one of the most important results of jumping rope. For example, if a person jumped rope for thirty minutes per day, it would cause him or her to lose about a pound per week. That is not too bad, especially since the muscles in the legs, arms, back and abdomen will be trained and toned.
When beginning a jump rope routine, it is important to dress comfortably, preferably in workout clothing and gym shoes. The rope should be long enough to extend just beyond your feet when you jump while holding the rope in each hand at the waist area.
The first exercise to begin with is the straight jump rope exercise that you would think of when jumping rope. With the hands holding the rope, begin with the rope back behind, and swinging the rope from behind using mainly the wrists, bring the rope up over the head. When the rope comes down from the head towards the feet, jump up slightly and let the rope pass under the feet.
Try this once until you get used to the rhythm and then begin to try it multiple times until you create a rhythm and timing, knowing when to jump. You may not be very good at this in the beginning, but everyone has to start somewhere.
Once you have established some coordination in your jump rope exercises, jump rope for different time limits. Start with 5 minutes. Set a timer. Then increase the times until you can jump on a continuous basis for 30 minutes. Work on form. Keep the shoulders straight, look straight ahead, chest lifted and jump softly.
The next exercise will involve jumping on one leg for thirty seconds. Then switch to the other leg for the same amount of time. Repeat the exercise twice. Once you become good enough at this that you feel comfortable, switch legs without stopping. This will help in building balance and confidence.’
Next, try jumping rope as fast as you can possible jump. Create a rhythm for this faster speed. You may only be able to accomplish this after several attempts, but strive to hit a number of jumps. You might start out with 5 and work up from there.
Be sure to take adequate resting periods between jumps. You will probably get tired very quickly, so take the time to recover. Be sure that you hydrate yourself as well by having plenty of water on hand.
You can also set a goal of completing so many repetitions per session. This makes things pretty simple, because all you have to do is count. This activity should be tracked and the reps should be increased over time. You could even do them in set, such as 50 reps, then rest. 50 more and rest. Do this until you are tired enough to quit for that session.
Jump rope exercises will work out nearly every muscle in your body, so it is a good idea to start slowly, and work up to more ambitious goals. After six months of rope jumping, you will look in the mirror and see a new person.
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It doesn’t get much better than a low-carb, Philly Cheesesteak stuffed in a Portobello Mushroom! Steak and mushrooms work so well together, so why not make stuff them with this cheesy deliciousness!
Everybody has workouts they love and workouts they hate and workouts they love to hate. And everybody has their go-to workout for when they’re time-crunched at the gym. Today, I’m sharing one of my faves with you. I’ve written countless conditioning workouts in my time but this is the one that I reach for time and time again. I usually find myself pulling it out on days when I’m not sure what to do with myself and am in need a quick shot of badass. I love it for it’s simplicity. It’s only three moves that require very little set …
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Spiralized parsnips make a wonderful pasta replacement in this satisfying, spicy Autumn dish made with brussels sprouts and spicy chicken sausage.
We love getting the real scoop on how elite athletes train and eat, so we were psyched when our pals at Barilla hooked us up with the opportunity to send a few questions over to alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, 2017 World Champion and big time food lover. The 22-year-old had a heck of a season, winning her first season title, earning the Overall Crystal Globe (oh, and by the way, she’s the fifth American and third woman ever to do this) — and this is all in addition to winning her third straight Slalom Gold Medal and earning a …
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NFL star, sports commentator and entertainment personality Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts the popular Emmy-nominated show, “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC, following competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses across the country. And we had the good fortune of speaking to him! We chatted with the very busy TV star about his favorite healthy living tips, how Netflix got him to change his eating habits forever, and the difficulties of raising kids to be active when they are tethered to their phones and tablets. Plus, he gave us the real scoop on how hard it was to leave the NFL and …
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Stuffed Turkey Breasts with Butternut Squash and Figs is a wonderful One-Pan Fall dish. This is also Whole30 compliant as well as gluten-free, low-carb, keto and Paleo. Turkey tenderloins are stuffed with sauteed butternut squash, spinach and figs, a meal-in-one with savory and sweet flavors. Figs are seasonal, so if you can’t find them, you could use another fruit such as pears or even apples.
Roasted Delicata squash topped with a Parmesan-herb crust, I like to leave it in the oven until the edges are crisp, golden and delicious! Acorn squash can be used in place of Delicata.
The World Rowing Championships (WRCH) began this weekend, and it’s an even bigger deal than usual for many of us because, for the first time over 20 years, it’s taking place in the United States. Not only that — it’s right in the Sarasota area where I live! (Want to follow along with what I’ve seen? Get thee over to Instagram!) The WRCH, taking place until October 1, brings together 1700 athletes from over 60 countries — along with thousands of spectators. Competition includes youth regional challenges, para-rowing, men, women, with sculls (boats) ranging from singles to eights. If you’re in …
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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 93). Welcome Fall! Although here in NY, it still feels like summer. I’ve added some favorites this week, which includes Chicken Cacciatore which you can serve over pasta or spaghetti squash, Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats a low-carb alternative to tacos! And the Maple Soy Glazed Salmon which I like to roast with Brussels sprouts, SO good!
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 93)
Monday: Late Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie
Tuesday: Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats
Wednesday: Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore with pasta (of your choice!)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Maple Soy Glazed Salmon with roasted brussels sprouts
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce with salad
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13.32 miles. 7,815-foot vertical incline. 14,115-foot elevation. Holy crap, this flatlander ran up a mountain! You’d think that the final moments captured in this picture were epic … and you’d be right. They were, 100 percent. That moment you trained sooo hard for … the sweat, the emotions, the anticipation. After all, I could hear the announcer starting at mile 9! That’s a long ass time considering mountain miles aren’t your typical road-mile pace. Longest mind game EVER. Although a joyous moment, what you can’t see in the photo above is that the altitude had completely depleted me: my oxygen, …
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This Chickpea and Avocado salad is my go-to lunch when I need something fast and healthy! I load it up with garden vegetables and top it with a little olive oil and lemon, or olive oil and vinegar depending on my mood. Super simple, fresh and fills me up!
The morning of the eclipse, I woke up with the desire to move. We had traveled to a friends’ house in Columbia, Mo., to see the total eclipse, and I hadn’t really planned on fitting in a workout, but I really, really wanted to the moment my eyes opened that morning. (Side personal thing I’m just now realizing: I tend to like to work out the morning of any any milestone-esque day. The day I quit my full-time job to do FBG … the morning I found out I was pregnant with Gwen … before I did this speaking engagement. …
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It’s safe to say that we all have stuff we’d like to change in the world — and in our lives. Like A LOT. And we should absolutely go out there and change and grow and speak our minds and make the world a better place. FOR SURE. But, that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t also take a little time now and again to reflect on what we do have. Or the ways in which the world is beautiful. And just how amazing our bodies and this human experience is. Because for every negative news story, there’s a positive one. …
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This One-Pot Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce is made with whole wheat pasta in the pressure cooker – hands down, the quickest and easiest way to get dinner on the table while making the whole family happy! Your solution to getting dinner on the table FAST on those busy weeknights and having everyone clean their plates!
