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Rest Day 2/14/13: Happy Valentine’s Day! – Mobilize and try some Apple-Fig Butter!

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Rest Day 2/14/13:

Renegade Rowing Tanks are in!

Renegade Rowing Tanks are in!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With CRASH-B’s coming up this weekend, today is an important day to check on your body.  How are you feeling?  What’s tight?  What’s bugging you?  Take 15 minutes to mobilize, get loose, and feel good.  Then treat a friend or loved one to dinner!  Enjoy!

Also, if you’re looking for a good pre workout boost of energy checkout this great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition.

Simple Apple & Fig Butter

photo-2One question I get asked a lot is, “what should I eat before a workout?”. I’ve talked about the nutrients you need and a few pre-workout meal ideas in a blog post back in November, but to sum it up, you need carbohydrates and protein from low-fat, low fiber foods. Overall, it’s just important that you eat something, and this tends to be hard for people who exercise early in the morning or run a tight schedule. If you need a quick burst of energy before a workout, try this simple and easy apple fig butter. I got the inspiration from the PaleOMG website, but wanted to make a version with no added sugar and fewer ingredients. Try 2-4 spoonfuls for a quick source of fuel before your next workout.

…Checkout the recipe here…

Rest Day 2/3/13: Enjoy the Superbowl! Mobilize during Halftime!

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Rest Day 2/3/13:

Enjoy the Superbowl!

Challenge someone to an Inch Worm Race during half time to get those hamstrings!

Challenge someone to an Inch Worm Race during half time to get those hamstrings!

Today’s a good time to hang with friends and family, eat some good food, and laugh at a few commercials.  I hope you enjoy your day off from training and come back ready to throw down on Monday.

During Half Time do 15 minutes of mobility.  Work on those hips, hamstrings, and ankles.  If you feel ambitious do 10 push ups every time someone scores!

Rest Day 1/24/13: Get out and do something different! – Share your experience

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Rest Day 1/24/13:

Some friends doing something different on a Saturday morning! Competing against another gym!

Some friends doing something different on a Saturday morning! Competing against another gym!

Get out and do something different!

It’s to easy during the winter months and during training in general to become narrow-minded and trapped in a routine of the same old, same old.  Sometimes we need to break the cycle, even if the cycle is going well, to refocus and make even more progress toward our goals.  Today’s challenge is to enjoy some active rest and recovery.  Get out of your gym or house and do something different.  Go for a walk/hike, cross-country ski, run, bike, swim, play a game/sport, try yoga, walk up and down the stairs in your building, treat a friend to a hot meal, or simply stop everything, lay down for 5 minutes, and do nothing but relax and focus on your breathing without thinking about anything else.

If you have any revelations, great experiences, or you simply had some fun, share it with the community in a comment!

Rest Day 1/10/13: Have you ever tried Bison? Checkout this recipe!

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Rest Day 1/10/13:

Bison_MeatSauceHave you ever tried Bison?

Checkout this recipe from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition.  It is delicious!

Also, if you’re looking to get into Paleo with some friends, checkout this fun challenge I’ve helped create – PaleoGolfChallenge.com

Grain Free “Spaghetti” with Bison Meat Sauce and Arugula

SpaghettiSqash_MeatSauceI’m a big fan of grass-fed meat and an even bigger fan of bison, but last week I hit the jackpot! A friend hooked me up with some Vermont bison thanks to the guys at the Bison Project. And this is what I did with it.

…Get the step by step here …

Rest Day 1/3/13: Should we go Paleo? Checkout the Paleo Golf Challenge and let us know!

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Rest Day 1/3/13:

 

℅ PaleoGolfChallenge.com

℅ PaleoGolfChallenge.com

Should we go Paleo?

Checkout the Paleo Golf Challenge and let us know!

On New Years Day Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition and myself launched a new business via our website PaleoGolfChallenge.com!  If you’re interested in eating healthier and making a lifestyle change, we have the tools, resources, and competition to get you were you want to go!  Checkout the website and our first post on the Paleo Diet to see what it’s all about.

If you’d like to try something from the Paleo Diet checkout this great Paleo Stuffed Pepper Recipe as well!

Paleo Stuffed Peppers

photo 1Why does getting back on track after the holidays seem so difficult sometimes? Motivation is high this time of year, but many find it tough to stick with that new diet. One of the best ways to help you stick with a new – or renewed – diet is to take the extra time to make some delicious food, instead of forcing yourself to eat something that tastes boring or plain bad because it’s “healthy”. These fairly easy stuffed peppers will make things a little easier.

…Click here for the step by step recipe and experience Paleo! …