Get some Vitamin D and be active
It’s going to be a few beautiful days here in the Washington, DC area. Go out and get some Vitamin D and be active!
March 2010
Healthy breakfast to jump start your metabolism
Start your day off with a healthy breakfast to jump start your metabolism. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Fat Free Greek yogurt and fresh fruit (you can add some Stevia or Splenda for sweetness). 2. Steel Cut Oatmeal with fresh fruit. 3. 3 egg whites / 1 over easy egg served over sautéed …
Workout in morning
Good Morning America. Grab a hot beverage & hit the streets with a smile. If u don’t or can’t workout, be more active – take the stairs, park ur car farther….
Exercise tips
Tried new exercise with clients tonight – Upper Cut Overhead DB Press. Success!
Yoga, Zumba, Pilates and Kickboxing Classes Coming in April
If you have ever wanted to try Yoga, Zumba, Pilates or Kickboxing, now is your chance! N2Shape Spring Fitness Classes begin April 6th at The James of River House in Arlington, VA. Check out the class details on my Facebook N2Shape Fitness Group page. Classes fill up fast, so register soon!
Calories Burned and Muscles Used Shoveling Snow?
Calories burned shoveling snow based on a 150 lb person – 408 calories/one hour. Muscles involved: Deltoids, abdominal, erectors (lower back), quads, hamstrings, gluts, lats, obliques. Many, many muscles and in my opinion also great for your heart!
Vegan Chocolate Cookies
While many of you are stuck at home with no where to go, try these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. One of my friend’s made them for me and they are delicious and healthy! 2 cups unbleached flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp.salt cinnamon to taste (optional) vegan chocolate or carob chips – put in …
How Many Calories Does Weight Lifting Burn?
You can burn 8-10 calories per minute just by pumping iron. Compare that to running or bicycling, where you burn 10-12 calories a minute, and that’s not too bad. But wait, it gets better. Lifting weights gives you a metabolic spike which lasts for approximately an hour after your workout. This is due to the …
15 Foods That Boost The Immune System
Slide-show: 15 Immune Boosting Foods
