Monthly Archive: June 2011

Jun
30

Cool Link

My trainer put up this link and it is awesome!  I think we can change the world.  I also believe it is my responsibility as a relatively healthy person, to pass on what I know to everyone I know.  I know that change is possible, even one person at a time. Take a moment to …

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Jun
29

Pepperoni Portobello Pizza

This recipe uses portobello mushroom caps as personal pizza crusts.  Experiment with toppings to make the pizza personally yours. Ingredients 6 – 7 slices uncured pepperoni 1 oz. organic mozzarella cheese (shredded) 2 tbsp tomato sauce 2-3 slices of onion 1 large portobello mushroom (stem removed) 1 tbsp olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 350 …

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Jun
28

Bonus Workout

You will need a jump rope for this workout.  You may want to roll up a towel to use for your lower back for the sit ups. Workout 50-40-30-20-10 Rep Rounds for time of: Double Unders (Sub triple singles) Sit ups Situps    Begin the sit up action lying on your back with your knees …

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Jun
27

Be Patient…Strength will come

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Since starting crossfit two and a half years ago, I have made many strength gains along the way.  In the beginning, it was relatively easy as almost every lift was new to me.  As my strength increased over the years, my patience has had to grow too.  New personal records don’t come as often any …

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Jun
25

Workout of the Week

No equipment is necessary this week, just you.  Estimate the run if necessary. Workout 1 Round for time: 400m Run 20 Burpees 400m Run 15 Burpees 400m Run 1o Burpees Burpees A burpee is a workout element using a squat-thrust, a push up, and a jump for a single repetition. Squat down and place your …

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Jun
24

Friday Musings

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  Champions know that success is inevitable; that there is no such thing as failure, only feedback.  They know the best way to forecast the future is to create it.”

Jun
23

Bad News… Good News

The Paleo Community received some bad news recently with a post from    U.S.   Health News.  The post contains some inaccurate and inadequate information regarding the Paleo diet.  The good news, however, was shared by Robb Wolf and the rebuttal to the article is posted here.  This article is a must-read and contains information by legitimate …

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Jun
22

Chopped Broccoli Salad

This recipe is courtesy of Everyday Paleo.  This is a great salad for all of your summer potlucks and picnic get-togethers. Ingredients 3 Cups Broccoli, finely chopped 1 1/2 Cups Carrots, diced 1 Apple, diced 9 Strips of Bacon, cooked and diced 3 Green Onions, diced 3 Tbs Olive Oil 1 Tbs Spicy Brown Mustard …

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Jun
21

Bonus Workout

You need a kettlebell or dumbell for this workout.  You will also need a box or a step stable enough to jump or step onto.  The box/step should be about 15-24 inches high. Workout 21 – 15 – 9  Rep Rounds for time of: Box Jumps (step ups) Kettlebell/ Dumbell Swings Burpees Kettlebell Swing Technique …

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Jun
20

Workout while you are on Vacation

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While vacationing from your regular activities may be necessary to rejuvenate, you should try to incorporate regular exercise into your vacation time.  Because exercise is important to your overall health, it should not be abandoned “just to take a break”.  You could use this time off to change up your regular routine and do something …

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