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  • Nutrition

    Simple Chicken Meal w/ Sazón Seasoning

    December 9, 2016 / No Comments

    A simple pre-workout lunch: chicken, linguine, spinach, organic pasta sauce and sazón seasoning for the chicken.

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  • Quick tips

    Fitness Longevity Tip: Train for Yourself, Not for Others

    September 2, 2016 / No Comments

    Have you read the blog image? I’ve seen that sort of thing a lot. Five years after a major and restricting injury is one thing, how about 10, 15, 20 years? Why work so hard on racking the weights and appearing strong (ultimately to impress others) when you are the…

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    Change Up Your Boring Morning Oats

    September 1, 2016 / No Comments

    Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, PB2 (original flavor for some protein), cinnamon (for flavor), and blueberries (for antioxidants). Cinnamon powder, sliced strawberries, low calorie almond milk. Raisins, nutmeg, and low calorie almond milk. I’d like to know, how do you jazz up your oatmeal? Post your recipe below.  

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  • Abs,  Training

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    August 29, 2016 / No Comments

       

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  • Calisthenics | Gymnastics

    Forearm Stand Progress

    August 29, 2016 / No Comments

    I’ve been working on different handstand variations as part of the Gymnastic Bodies course I purchased. It has been about three months since I started the course (as of this post). I still can’t do freestanding handstands, but my favorite progression leading up to it, the forearm stand, is below.…

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  • Exercises,  Sylvia Petro,  Training

    Today’s Workout – Back Workout & Handstand Practice

    June 27, 2016 / No Comments
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    Pull Up Variations – 4 Sets Supersetted w/ Back Extensions Set 1 & 2 Mixed grip pull ups to failure Set 3 Wide grip pull ups Set 4 Close grip pull ups   Cable One Arm Rows w/ Rope – 4 Sets Set 1 – Warm up set 12 reps Set…

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  • Exercises,  Glutes,  Slider Posts

    Protect & Build Your Posture w/ These 14 Posterior Chain Exercises

    May 19, 2016 / No Comments
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    You call yourself an athlete? Then you must build a strong posterior chain: the rear of your body, which comprises of your back, glutes, and hamstrings. The state of these muscles influence your posture, for good or bad, and are vital to optimum athletic performance. Every good athlete has powerful glutes, explosive hamstrings,…

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  • Recipes

    Spicy Kung Pao Chicken!

    May 16, 2016 / No Comments

    I love Asian food! Low in carbs and high in protein, this recipe is excellent for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: CHICKEN BREAST, CHOPPED 2 LBS GARLIC, CHOPPED 2 CUPS SNOW PEAS 2 CUPS RED, YELLOW, AND ORANGE BELL PEPPERS, CHOPPED 2-1/2 CUPS RAW CASHEWS 1 CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1…

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