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At Home Workout For Outstanding Triceps

May 25, 2020

Looking for a fantastic triceps workout to sculpt your arms? Here are 5 of the best moves you can do to firm, shape, strengthen, and tone and tighten your triceps. Great at-home workout with little equipment required, just grab a pair of dumbbells and get started.

At Home Workout For Outstanding Triceps

Triceps Push-up
Dips
Skull Crushers
Triceps Kickback
Up-down Plank

Keep reading for a step-by-step guide of the workout with pictures, videos, and descriptions of each of these exercises.

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Ever planned a workout around your triceps before?

Your triceps is the muscle on the back of your upper arm that straightens your elbow out from a bent position. While it’s an area I get asked about all the time, it’s definitely an area that looks amazing with the right exercises.

Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite workouts you can do to carve amazing definition in your triceps… just in time for tank tops!

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Chest and Back Superset Workout

May 22, 2020

Bringing you a killer superset circuit workout routine designed for your chest and back. 6 exercises in 3 great circuits to add strength and muscle definition. Get ready to tone and tighten your chest and back with this favorite gym workout.

Chest and Back Superset Workout

Benchpress
Pull-ups
Decline Bench Press
Rows
Chest Flies
Reverse Flies

Keep reading for a step-by-step guide of the workout with pictures, videos, and descriptions of each of these exercises.

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Chest and back day- one of my favorite gym days!

I love supersets. The idea is simple – work one muscle group followed by immediately working the muscle group directly opposite. Basically, you’re working the muscle group on the opposite side while giving the group you just worked a break. Confusing? I’m sure you it will be crystal clear once you finish this workout.

Two of my favorite groups to superset are the chest and back. It’s a great way to blow through a ton of exercises in not a lot of time. Here on the newest addition to the “What I Worked Wednesday” series I’m sharing this awesome chest and back gym day.

Try it out- I promise you will love it… and maybe hate it in two days…

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Marinated Steak and Vegetable Kabobs

May 20, 2020

You’ll love this easy grill recipe– steak that’s loaded with flavor and bright peppers grilled to perfection. Marinated steak and veggie kabobs are great after a workout to give your body protein and iron and many important vitamins and minerals to boost your energy and build muscle. Try this healthy kabob meal on the grill.

Marinated Steak and Vegetable Kabobs

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Fire up the grill.

Grilling can be healthy if you skip the processed fatty meats such as sausage and hot dogs. Add some veggies and you can get a great balanced meal loaded with healthy nutrients.

These kabobs are a great example, they are loaded with flavor, but are actually good for you too.

Plus- grilled peppers are one of my favorite ways to eat vegetables. So tasty and nutritious.

You won’t be able to get enough of these steak and veggie kabobs.

Make it a family event and get some fresh air and exercise while you’re outside grilling tonight.

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50 Best Running Songs – My Favorite Music To Workout To!

May 19, 2020

50 of the best running songs to keep you going through the very last mile. Get in the zone with these songs to make you run harder, stronger, and faster with the right music for your run. These upbeat workout songs will help you enjoy your run all the way to the finish line.

50 Best Running Songs – My Favorite Music To Workout To!

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If you’re anything like me, I just can’t run without my music! I love zoning out with nothing but some headphones in my ears and shoes on my feet carrying me wherever I want to go.

There’s nothing like a good song to help you pick up your tempo or finish out that last half mile strong. I enjoy a wide variety of music while I’m running and wanted to share my running mix with you today.

Here is my playlist – 50 songs to keep pounding it out all the way to the finish line. Get the playlist below on spotify or apple music.

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Ranch Chicken Skillet

May 18, 2020

Seasoned Ranch Chicken mixed with rice, peppers, and onions makes the perfect one-pan meal your family will love! It’s easy, delicious, and filled with veggies and chicken for a healthy dinner.

Ranch Chicken Skillet

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Is there anything better than a dinner that comes together in one big dish? I think not!

Introducing…. a healthy dinner your whole family will love that comes together in just one big pan. Seasoned ranch chicken, peppers, onion, and rice make this dish a favorite

This dinner was a hit with the whole family – you will love it! Grab a big skillet pan and let’s get cookin’!

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10 Minute Total Abs Workout – 20 moves in only 10 minutes!

May 13, 2020

Get the amazing abs you’ve always wanted in this 10 minute total abs workout. These exercises will help you tone and tighten your stomach for a defined six-pack and rock solid abs. All it takes is 20 moves in 10 minutes for 1 killer workout.

10 Minute Total Abs Workout – 20 moves in only 10 minutes

Keep reading for the video workout so you can follow along.

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Did you work out your abs already this week?

If not, there’s still time! I have just the workout for you- a short (but KILLER) 10-minute total ab workout video.

This workout includes 20 awesome ab exercises. Ab workouts are not just about crunches anymore, there are many effective ways to work your abs from all angles to give you a seriously tough and rewarding core workout.

Try out this ab video and let me know what you think.

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Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables

May 12, 2020

Throw these flavorful Caribbean Jerk Vegetables on the grill for the perfect healthy side dish. Enjoy a taste of the islands with flavorful seasonings that pair perfectly with this veggie medley. This recipe will spice up your backyard barbecue with fantastic flavor in this healthy veggie side dish. Get the recipe below.

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables

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Spice up your backyard barbecue with amazing flavor in this Caribbean Jerk grilled vegetables dish.

Traditional jerk seasoning is a Jamaican flavoring that uses a mix of amazing spices for island flavor in a favorite barbecue meal. These veggies are the perfect side dish to pair with my Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe.

Now you don’t have to travel to the Caribbean this summer, you can enjoy delicious island food from your own backyard all season long. If you haven’t tried Caribbean Jerk Chicken yet, you’re missing out! Give it a shot!

Get the recipe below.

Calling all mamas!

Introducing my all-new Mommy Tummy Fix program!

We all know that in order to tone the legs and arms that we need to do some exercise and lift some weights, but tightening the tummy? Yep – that requires more than just crunches and planks.

That’s where this program comes in.

A six-phase workout plan designed specifically to flatten your stomach and help you to heal up diastasis recti. This is the same progression I use with my postpartum patients in my physical therapy clinic to get science-based, proven results you can’t help but notice.

Six phases of workouts to ensure your continued progression
Large color photos and clear instruction regarding performance, sets, and reps of each exercise to ensure proper performance
The exact same workout plan my wife used for her amazing results

The best exercises in a simple-to-follow progression to tone and strengthen your abs correctly and ensure maximum success. Progressive workout routines = progressive results.

Check out the program here: The Mommy Tummy Fix

What is Caribbean Jerk Seasoning?

“Jerk” refers to the way that a meat, vegetable, or fruit is seasoned and cooked. Traditional jerk flavoring uses a marinade or paste containing allspice and habanero peppers.

The meat is marinated and then slow cooked over fire or a grill. You can make your own seasoning, or buy it in a bottle.

What Does Caribbean Jerk Flavoring Taste Like?

Jerk seasoning is a Jamaican style dish that brings an amazing blend of spices to create an island flavor.

The flavors typically come from a mixture of allspice, ginger, garlic, nutmeg, and thyme, and sometimes habanero peppers for a little heat.

With a fantastic seasoning blend and a delicious smokey grill flavor, these Caribbean Jerk grilled vegetables are sure to be a favorite.

What Side Dishes Go With Jerk Chicken?

This recipe is the answer to that common question, ‘what side dishes should I make for Caribbean jerk chicken?’. The mixture of veggies such as zucchini squash, yellow squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus pair amazingly with this delicious seasoning mix below.

Try it- this is the perfect side dish for jerk chicken. It’s the best blend of veggies you need to go with Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken.

Some other great side dishes for jerk chicken are coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob, green beans, baked beans, or fruit dishes. Try some of my favorites to pair with the chicken and veggies:

Easy Herbed Rice

Island Fruit Salad

Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Now on to the Caribbean jerk grilled vegetable recipe below. Happy grilling!

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables

Recipe type: Side dish

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 40 mins

Serves: 6

Throw these flavorful Caribbean Jerk Vegetables on the grill for the perfect healthy side dish.

Ingredients

Jerk Seasoning:
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables:
1 zucchini, thickly sliced
1 yellow zucchini squash, thickly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together all spices for jerk seasoning.
Wash, cut, and prepare vegetables as directed.
Place vegetables in a single layer on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle jerk seasoning over the vegetables, then gently toss so that the vegetables are equally coated.
Let vegetables sit for 10 minutes.
Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
Add vegetables to grill and cook for 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally.
Note: If you find that your vegetables are falling through the grates on the grill, feel free to use a grilling pan or even a disposable aluminum foil pan.

Nutrition facts for Caribbean Jerk Vegetables:

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Easy Grilled Asparagus

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Grilled Chicken Protein Bowls

The Best Grilled Chicken Recipe (only 4 ingredients)

Healthy Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs

The Outdoor (Backyard) Total Body Bootcamp Workout

May 7, 2020

Get some fresh air and head outside for today’s workout- these exercises are perfect for the backyard, park, or at home. This total body bootcamp workout contains 10 awesome moves you can do almost anywhere for an effective full body workout.

The Outdoor (Backyard) Total Body Bootcamp Workout

Sprints
Bear Crawls
Side Leaps
Jumping Jacks
Step-ups
Bench Push-Ups
Bench Dips
Side Step Squat
Running Butt Kicks
Running High Knees

Keep reading to find the step-by-step guide with videos and descriptions of each of these exercises.

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Lower Body Burnout Workout with Dumbbells

May 6, 2020

Looking for a good lower body workout to burn and totally tone and tighten your legs? Get ready to burn! Grab your weights and get excited for the best way to get in a killer leg workout without a lot of time and very little equipment. All you need are two dumbbells for a phenomenal leg day.

Lower Body Burnout Workout with Dumbbells

Squats
Reverse Lunges
Single-Leg Deadlifts
Goblet Squats
Side Lunges
Calf Raises
Dumbbell Swings
Lunge Pulses
Box Jumps
Wall Sit

Keep reading for a step-by-step guide of the workout with pictures, videos, and descriptions of each of these exercises.

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Grab your dumbbells and get ready to burn!

Looking for a great lower body workout you can do right at home? Here you go.

The key to this lower-body workout is we’re going to be doing a lot of reps in not-a-lot-of-time against resistance. You’re going to have to push hard and dig deep with this one, but the results will be oh-so worth it.

The perfect way to start your day… or the middle of your day… or end your day…

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Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

May 4, 2020

Get ready to rock the grill with this Caribbean jerk chicken recipe that is so easy and so delicious. Enjoy a little taste of the islands with this flavorful marinade that makes for juicy grilled chicken. Fantastic flavor makes this a chicken dish like no other! Spice up plain boring chicken for an amazing backyard barbecue dinner this week.

Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Get the recipe below.

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Spice up regular boring chicken with this amazing recipe.

Traditional jerk chicken is a Jamaican dish that uses many wonderful spices for a favorite barbecue dish. An island-spiced marinade and bold flavor combine for juicy, tender chicken.

This wonderfully fragrant chicken is just the perfect amount of spice if you’re new to the spicy jerk chicken flavor. The habanero pepper is what brings the spice, so use less if you’re worried.

Bring this phenomenal taste of the islands to your backyard. Now you don’t have to travel to the Caribbean this summer to enjoy delicious food….

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