By Allison Frahn If you have ever eaten at a Turkish restaurant before, you might have come across something called Sulu Kofte. This is a meatball and potato stew in a rich and flavorful tomato broth. It’s so tasty, that it inspired me to create my own version that I could eat regularly, when … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Here’s a superset workout guaranteed to torch your quads, hams and glutes. We’re going heavy, so really … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer When you hear the words “fast metabolism,” it might drum up images of someone who is able to eat a high amount of calories while maintaining a lean physique, eats frequently, possibly athletic and energetic. What about when you hear the words “slow metabolism?” It likely stirs … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn In having conversations with people throughout the years, the biggest issues that people face when it comes to their struggles with eating healthier are: 1.) they believe that healthy food doesn’t taste good, and 2.) they don’t do well with portion control. Both are understandable and are some of the very … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer If there is one thing I’ve learned in my almost 20 years of being a fitness professional, it’s that people don’t like to do things they aren’t good at. Actually, that applies to everything in life, not just fitness. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT We tend to gravitate towards things … SEE MORE
We’re continuing the push/pull/legs theme for this month’s workouts. I’ve added exercises using equipment such as resistance bands, the hip circle, and medicine/exercise balls for a little variety to keep things fresh. We’ll also use a few of my favorite intensity techniques: Supersets Two exercises performed back-to-back without resting between individual exercises. Rest when … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you got served shrimp or grits for breakfast, it might be safe to assume that you would be in one of the southern states. Well, what if you got served both?! Shrimp and Grits is a very popular dish in the south and can be made a variety of ways. … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer How you think things should happen in life, and how things actually unfold can look completely different. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and can sometimes be what makes life so amazing, magical and, well, excitingly unexpected. EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY Fitness is no exception. Not by a … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn How does this sound to you when it comes to a snack? Delicious, boost of energy, great for on-the-go, only minutes to prepare. Great; I thought so! These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Balls are all that and more. These yummy treats are perfect to throw in your bag for a … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer You may not be Irish, but who needs Irish in their blood to partake in all the exciting St. Patrick’s Day festivities and Leprechaun shenanigans? The St. Patrick’s Day holiday, which is observed every year on March 17, honors the death of the patron saint of Ireland, … SEE MORE
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