Archive for Tips from the Pros

Barefoot Running

Chelsea | February 23, 2011 | 0 Comments

There is a new craze of barefoot runners that insists it’s the best way to go. I admit myself that running barefoot feels surprisingly nice, but is it safe. The research shows that most peoples stride changes when running with shoes, and without shoes. With shoes, and a cushy heal, most people stride longer landing [...]

Strengthen Your Grip

Chelsea | February 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

-Thicken Bars Wrap a towel around the spots where you grip the barbells and dumbells, and then perform a normal lift. The increased diameter forces you to work harder to grip the bar, building your forearm and hand muscles. -Dangle Dumbbells Grab a pair of dumbbells by their ends, using the heaviest weight you can [...]

Recover Quickly!

Chelsea | February 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

A hard workout requires a smart recovery plan. First, rehydrate, eat some protein and carbs, and try these. -After a Run- Do This: Soak waist-deep in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Why: Ice baths (a cold shower or ice pack can help too) can help reduce swelling and inflammation that may be caused by [...]

Gluten-Free Fruit Muffins

Chelsea | February 18, 2011 | 1 Comments

Gluten-Free Fruit Muffins 2/3 cup brown rice flour 2/3 cup white rice flour* 1/4 cup potato starch 3 tablespoons tapioca flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup rice milk 1/3 cup applesauce 3 tablespoons baby food prunes 2/3 cup fruit sweetener 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup ground [...]

Honey Mustard Salmon

Chelsea | January 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Honey Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus This hearty dose of omega-3’s scores big with the pickiest eaters You’ll need: 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan salt and pepper [...]

Quick Knowledge Nuggets

Chelsea | January 12, 2011 | 0 Comments

Chelsea’s Tips – Quality Over Quantity – Now that people are doing more intervals for fat loss, I see them making more mistakes with form.  You need to train intensely, but you have to keep good form.  Slow down and focus.  The results will be encouraging. -Prioritize Recovery- No matter what your goal, everyone should [...]