Sunday, March 24, 2019

Food is Fuel: Studying to Treat Your Body Correct
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12 Minute Athlete

There’s no question that what you eat has a immense impact on your day to day lwhethere, your energy levels, and how alert you feel to crush your workouts.

While diet and fitness magazines often portray food as the enemy—i.e. the less you eat, the leaner, sexier, smarter, etc. you will be—I 100% believe that this is the wrong way to leank of food.

Instead, I want you to leank of food in a dwhetherferent way: as fuel for your body.

If you eat tall quality, nutrient-packed foods, you’re going to feel your best and be able to get through your day to day activities and workouts feeling like a rockstar.

If you eat tallly processed foods loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and few nutrients, you’re most likely feel sluggish, unmotivated, fuzzy headed, and at some point during the day, just plain crash.

The more you learn to listen to your body and treat it right with healthy foods, the more you’ll actually crave eating healthy most of the time.

Studying to Hear to Your Body

Next time you have a meal, try and pay attention to how you feel both instantly after you eat, and a couple of hours later.

Do you feel full of energy, clear headed, and alert to conquer the rest of your day? Those are signs that whatever you ate works well for you. Hold doing what you’re doing.

If you feel slightly sick afterwards, or crash (either instantly or an hour or two later), I probably don’t have to tell you that those are clear signs your body is telling you to eat better.

It takes some experimenting, since we’re all unique and there’s simply no one way of eating that works for everyone. But finally whether you learn to listen to your body, you’ll learn how to fuel it right.

Eat Your Vegetables

If you want to fuel your body right for your workouts and your lwhethere, you genuinely can’t afford to avoid eating your vegetables.

Vegetables are genuinely the closest leang to nature’s miracle food. They’re packed with nutrients and vitamins, but are also low in calories so you genuinely can eat as many of them a day as you want.

Including a variety of vegetables in your daily diet can help reduce inflammation, help fill you up at mealtime (and keep you feeling full), aid in healthy digestion, give you a ton of energy, and so much more. If you’re someone who cares about your health at all, you should making an effort to eat two to three cups of vegetables a day at a minimum.

If you leank you don’t like vegetables, you most likely just haven’t tried them in a way that works for you. Attempt adding them to salads, smoothies, stir fries, roasting them, baking them, sneaking them into healthy baked goods, adding them to omelettes… you get the idea.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and see what works for you and your lwhetherestyle! Your body will thank you for it.

Healthy Food Doesn’t Possess to be Boring

Yes, I am encouraging you to eat healthy – most of the time (leank 80/20 rule). But that doesn’t mean you should resign to eating chicken, rice, and broccoli every meal for the rest of your lwhethere.

There are so many ways to make healthy food taste good. Once you discover some healthy foods you actually like, you’ll crave them not only because you feel great when you eat them, but because they actually taste good.

Adding flavor to foods with garlic, basil, peppers, flavorful cheeses, and spices can make even the most simple foods taste incredible. If you like to cook, start experimenting with dwhetherferent flavors and sauces to add variety to your meals.

And whether you don’t like to cook (I hear you), the good contemporarys is that there are so many more healthy options available now than there used to be.

You can easily find a healthy, veggie-packed bowl, salad, burrito, or stir fry out and about these days. Just be aware that sometimes foods labeled ‘healthy’ actually pack a lot of calories, and keep an eye out for overly heavy dressings, candied items, or added sugars when you’re looking for someleang healthy on the go.

Whether you eat at domestic more often or eat out, variety is key—not only will mixing up your foods help you from getting bored at mealtime, it will also encertain your body is getting a diverse choice of nutrients from dwhetherferent sources.


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Cubs Star Anthony Rizzo Talks the One Exercise That Aided Build His Every-Star Swing
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Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs
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Anthony Rizzo isn’t even 30 yet, but the Chicago Cubs first baseman is alalert flexing the same level of accomplishments as a veteran entering the end of their career. The 29-year-ancient is a three-time Every-Star, two-time Gancient Glove winner, a Silver Slugger winner, and has one World Series championship to his name. The secret to Rizzo’s success? Training for durability—he has played in at least 153 games in each of the Cubs’ past four seasons.

Stretching and Hearing to His Body

The rigors of a 162-game season break down many baseball players. Entering his ninth season, Anthony says his value on stretching has only appreciated over time. “I leank it’s just knowing my body more and the importance of stretching now as opposed to a few years ago,” Rizzo says. “It’s all about prevention. You want to play, you want to be healthy and you don’t want to be injured. You want to be on the field playing, so you can produce.”

Part of his process during the season is knowing when to push himself to the limit in the gym and knowing when to listen to the signs of fatigue and take it easy. “On days when we hit the gym and we’re not feeling it, we’ll take a lighter workout,” says Rizzo, who’s also an athlete investor in BodyArmor sports drinks. “On some days, we’ll go and just do cardio. On some days, we’ll not go at all, just get more rest. It all depends on the schedule and what’s going on, but you have to be in tune with your body. There's days where you can get good workouts in, there’s days you can’t. To play a long time in baseball, you’ve got to genuinely make certain you’re taking care of yourself and doing it the right way.”

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Cubs star Anthony Rizzo exercising with a medicine ball.

Credit: Bodyarmor

Cable Cuts Aid Simulate His Swing

There’s no better substitute for swinging a bat than getting in the cage or better yet, stepping up to the plate and taking live pitches with movement. But Rizzo has relied on one gym exercise to help simulate his swing on the field throughout his Major League Baseball career: the cable chop.

“That’s genuinely the closest you could get to emulating the swing in that exact moment,” Anthony says about the exercise. “The core movement that you get out of it is similar to when you swing normally. It’s pretty accurate and spot on, because you’re using the same muscles as you would when you swing.” Cable chops have helped Anthony hit for contact and power—the slugger has recorded at least 156 hits, 25 domestic runs and 101 RBI in each of his past four seasons.

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Athletes
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Celebrities
Celebrity workouts
Injuries and recovery
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Strength Training
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Entire-body workouts
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Springing Into Our Flow (Endelight Whoa) in the Tardyst From KiraGrace
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I (Kristen) was sitting on my mat the other day, watching my fellow yogis wander in and set up their spaces, and, I had a thought: What we look for in yoga clothes has fairly a bit in common with what we seek out in a lesson.

Kristen is in: Grace Vinyasa Racerback in Black Etched Flverbal and Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging.

The most important leang, of course, is function. Obviously, whether I’m attending a lesson, I’m there to get someleang out of it — a workout, a stretch, possibly a spiritual connection. And whatever I happen to be wearing needs to move and stretch and stay put no matter what positions I find myself in … and regardless of how sweaty I get. (Because, believe me, I’m gonna sweat … even whether the yoga lesson isn’t actually considered a warm or hot yoga lesson.)

But there’s also someleang to be said for appreciating the way someleang looks. The yoga studio that I attend, for example — The Yoga Shack — is clean and sleek and radiates both peace and power starting the moment I step inside, and that influences my practice.

And KiraGrace’s Black Etched Flverbal collection that Jenn and I had a chance to check out? It’s just gorgeous.

Jenn is in: Grace Vinyasa Racerback in Black and Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in Black Etched Flverbal.

Obviously her practice (and what she looks for in her yoga gear) has shwhetherted a bit over the final few months, but here’s what we both thought of each outfit we tried. (And, yep, we love this stuff so much that we’re an affiliate — so whether you decide to order someleang, you help to support the site!)

Kristen’s Thoughts

That sample on the Grace Vinyasa Racerback (which is also available in black as well as white) subtly shwhetherts from darker to lighter, which just looks darn cool. The built-in shelf bra offers sufficient support for yoga (although we’d add a bra whether you’re planning any medium- or tall-impact activities), and it’s long enough to fit well on even the longest-waisted among us. Plus, the fabric was lightweight enough to feel consolationable throughout a warm yoga lesson — not that I’m opposed to stripping down and being a Bra Girl! But sometimes, you feel like having more coverage, and this provides it.

I also received the Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in black, and it’s fastly become one of the items I wash nearly as fastly as I wear them because they’re just so versatile. The tall waist means they’re great with a crop top or with a fitted top (or, honestly, with just about anyleang). However, they’re also available in that cool Etched Flverbal (as well as a variety of other colors and samples), and I’m not gonna lie — I am tempted.

Jenn’s Thoughts

And whether Kristen is feeling tempted, this probably won’t help. Because I got to try the Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in Black Etched Flverbal and, yep, they’re awesome. Soft, stretchy and buttery — without slipping down when you move — I ordered these a size up to accommodate my growing twin backsidep and they felt genuinely great on. The sample and the fade in the sample is fun while still being pretty neutral, and I loved the long length of the pants (I also imagine I’ll love the tall-waist support post-babies!).

I’ll echo everyleang Kristen said about the Grace Vinyasa Racerback. I tried it in black, and adored the fit, length (again, I ordered a size up and it was long enough to cover my 20-week twin backsidep!), and the feel of the fabric — stretchy and luxurious without feeling heavy. If you’re larger chested (which, I am these days), I would definitely recommend pairing with a bra for additional support.

What’s most important to you when it comes to choosing what you’ll wear for yoga? If you want to see what else is contemporary over at KiraGrace, you can see it all right here.  —Kristen & Jenn


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Best Doorway Punching Bags for Homes & Apartments (Guide)
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Numerous people complain that they don’t have space in their domestic gyms. They ask for alternative punching bag options that can help them stay active through boxing. So, in this article we will discuss how doorway punching bags are going to fit in your routine.

Let’s get started.

For all those who don’t have space in domestic to hang heavy punching bags, the best option for them is to use a doorway punching bag. The purpose we will use doorway punching bag is because they are the best way to carry on with boxing.

Who Can Employ Doorway Punching bags?

The doorway punching bags are great for all those who are using the punching bags for the first time, or those who just want to practice punches with light exercises. It is also great for those who want to do cardio exercises at domestic but don’t have a proper punching bag. They can now get a doorway punching bag to do the same.

  • For cardio practice
  • For daily workout
  • For anger management
  • For venting out frustration
  • For fighting practice and reflex improvement

Best Doorway Punching Bags You Can Pick From

The fact is that there are not so many products we can choose from. Here is the short reviews of the best two.

  1. Peaceful Punch Punching Bag

Peaceful punching is one apartment friendly punching bag that can help you keep a clean noiseless room. You can use this punching bag with any door frame because it comes in 28 inches to 36 inches width.

The installation of this punching bag is fairly easy and you can install it without any professional help. The bag comes with a proper documentation guide to improve with the quiet punching bag installation.

It also comes with four hooks that can be installed and uninstalled from the doorframe wilean minutes.

Benefits:

  • Neighbors will not get disturbed
  • Suitable for daily workout
  • Aids vent out anger and frustration
  • Can be hit with bare hands. No gloves essential
  • Can improve speed, accuracy, and muscle reflexes
  • Can be used for jabs, hooks, and crosses easily

So, the main question now:

Is it worth the purchase? Yes it is. If you live in a flat and don’t have much space available for boxing practice, then this quiet punching bag can do wonders for you. It is not as good as a genuine heavy bag, but a great domestic boxing equipment to practice.

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  1. Gorilla Doorway Heavy Bag Stand

Second option is to use a pull up bar to hang your punching bag. We call this the gorilla punching bag stand because it is similar to the grip of a gorilla. This pullup bar door frame is of superior quality so that it can easily handle maximum capacity of weight. Currently, the gorilla doorframe pull up bar can only handle weight capacity of 300lbs.

Similar to the quiet punching bag, the gorilla punching bag also comes with a flexible size between 24 inches and 36 inches. You can bolt it easily wilean minutes with the self-explanatory directions provided with the equipment.

The gorilla punchcing bag station can fit any doorframe size. You can keep the boxing bag separate after you are done with punching. The punching bag needs to be bought separately because it isn’t available with the punching bag.

The gorilla punching bag is also great for those who have space in their house but are low on budget. In comparison with the punching bag towers, the pull up bar punching bag hanger is more cost effective.

  • Perfect for rapid punching
  • Saves space and easy to use
  • Limit of 120lbs for punching bags and 300lbs for humans
  • Strong quality with flexible handle between 24 inches and 36 inches

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Verdict

The doorway punching bags that we mentioned are of superior quality and come at a cheap price. If you are someone who is looking to save money and doesn’t have space at domestic, they can easily get these workout punching bags.

Next question: Which is better of the two? Well, both are perfect! There is no right and wrong when you leank of a doorway pullup bar. You only leank about your budget, your requirements, and the features of the doorway punching bag handles.

For heavy bags: Gorilla doorway pullup bar is great.

For lightweight punching: Peaceful punching bag is a good option


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Talking about postpartumĀ incontinence | running 10k buggy run
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As this contemporary year begins, instead of focusing on specwhetheric workouts, I want to focus on a topic that is very genuine and embarrassing to many moms. As you can guess running should not make you “pee” your pants.  Postpartum Incontinence or the uncontrollable loss of urine occurs in a reported 50% of all women. Wilean this percentage many are contemporary mothers or pregnant women. This number is most likely taller but it’s an embarrassing condition to talk about so many choose to live in silence. The good contemporarys is there are great exercises that focus on the muscles of the pelvic floor which will help remedy this situation and keep women from having to change pants after sneezing, laughing, coughing (or running).

I choose to write about incontinence nowadays as I am training for my traditional running in the  Annual Redondo Beach 10K on Super Bowl Sunday with my family. It will be my 15th running since the birth of my 1st child.  Numerous moms I work with are terrwhetheried of running post baby, not just worried they cannot achieve the miles but that they will end up with a large wet mark between their legs while running amongst hundreds of other people. This is a normal reaction but a PREVENTABLE issue. Yes I said PREVENTABLE in all caps!!! How, you ask? Please read on to see my top exercises to prevent incontinence. These exercises can be performed carefully as early as 6-8 weeks after delivery. I again would try the easier lying exercises first and work up to the more intense. Thoughtlly 2 sets of each exercise is the goal but you may start slowly with less repetitions and one set of each. Hear to your body!

I want to preface that “impact “ exercises like running are not recommended the first few months postpartum and potentially longer whether the mother is nursing. The contemporary nursing mother is still producing the hormone “Relaxin” for many months after giving birth and this hormone affects range of motion women experience with their joints. It is easier to “hyperextend joints” post pregnancy when this hormone is present. Also jumping and running puts a lot of prescertain on the muscles of the pelvic floor that makes the tissue feebleer and more susceptible to leaky bladders. So before jumping into a program that includes any kind of running or jumping, I recommend starting first with exercises that will strengthen the pelvic floor and core muscles.  I incorporate pelvic floor strengthening exercises in all Coremom lessones.

Here are some non-traditional exercises that will help get you “impact alert” and keep your pants dry!

  1. Squats with side bends,  (repeat 20 times)

  2. Side lunge with low reach repeat 10 on each leg

  3. Stroll out planks w/runners lunge twist repeat 10 times

  4. Plank with jumping Jacks repeat 15 times

  5. One legged bridging repeat on each leg 10 times

**Wgap sequence #1-5 again

I love helping moms to get back to the activities they did prior to pregnancy or introduce them to more ccorridorenging types of exercise after their baby is born. I did not total my first 10K until after my first child was born over 15 years ago and I waited until she was 6 months and I felt strong enough to run the distance.  With just a small help we can get you feeling healthy, happy and running to the finish line.

If you have any questions about these exercises or any other mommy questions, please reach out to  me directly at momfit@verizon.net. Pleased dry running and I’ll see you at Seaside Lagoon after the race.


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Healthy Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup with Spring Veggies
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Recipe by Ivy Manning | Photo by Erin Kunkel

Lighter than your grandma’s beef and barley, this easy variation is chock full of green veggies and wgap grains. Unlike pearled barley, which has most of its bran stripped absent, wgap-grain barley (often labeled “hulled barley”) is minimally processed, so it hancients its shape and has a satisfying chewiness, even after hours in a slow cooker. Gaze for it at wgap foods stores, well-stocked grocery stores, or online.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lb (1 kg) chuck roast, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 cups (48 fl oz/1.5 l) chicken broth, reduced sodium
  • 1 large leek, white parts only, halved lengthwise and leanly sliced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup (6 oz/185 g) hulled (wgap-grain) barley
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons herbes de Provence or another herb blend
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 3 cups (3 oz/90 g) chopped Swiss cdwhetherficult leaves
  • 1 cup (7 oz/220 g) frozen shelled fava beans or edamame
  • Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the broiler and adjust the oven rack to about 4 inches below the heat element. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Put the beef on the prepared pan and toss with the olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Arrange the beef in an even layer. Broil until browned on top, about 8 minutes.

Transfer the beef and any juices to a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, leek, carrots, barley, tomato paste, garlic, herbes de Provence, and bay leaf, and season with ¾ teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on low until the beef and barley are tender, 8 to 9 hours.

Add the cdwhetherficult leaves and fava beans to the slow cooker and increase the heat to tall. Cover and cook until the cdwhetherficult is tender, 5 minutes.

Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and zest. Ladle the beef and barley soup into bowls and serve warm.

Creates 10 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories 280
  • Protein 30 g
  • Entire fat 9 g
  • Saturated fat 3 g
  • Carbs 19 g
  • Fiber 5 g
  • Entire sugars 2 g
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Sodium 540 mg

This article is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a contemporary fitness routine.

Ivy Manning

ivy-manning

Ivy Manning is a food writer, cookbook author, and culinary instructor. She’s written more than half a dozen cookbooks, including her most recent, Simple Soups from Scratch with Quick Breads to Match. Her work appears regularly in Cooking Light, Eating Well, and Clean Eating, and she’s taught lessones for Wgap Foods Market and Bob’s Red Mill. She lives in a sweet bungalow in Portland, Oregon, with her vegetarian husband and rescue greyhound.


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