25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #22 Pushups
Pushups are a staple in body weight training. They can be done anywhere, anytime, and require the whole body to fire. There are many variations of pushups, so once you have mastered proper form on the basic pushup, you can mix things up and add in additional movements and equipment such as clapping, knee lift […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition # 21 Dumbbells
Who doesn’t love dumbbells?! They are so versatile, you can do just about anything with them! Some of the main benefits of using dumbbells are: You can do both bilateral and unilateral exercises Multiple muscles are required to activate in order to perform an exercise with a dumbbell, specifically stabilizer muscles Dumbbells don’t allow […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #20 Protein Powder
Protein powder is a great supplement to have on hand. I use it in shakes, pancakes, muffins, bars, cookies, etc. There are many different types of protein powder out there. Some are great for baking, while others are not. I can’t say that I have tried all of them, but of the few that I […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #19 Pull-Ups
Pull-Ups are one of my favorite exercises for the back. For most of us, they are one of the most challenging exercises to master. The primary muscles being targeted are the latissimus dorsi (“lats”), literally meaning, the broadest muscle of the back. Pull-ups can be performed a number of different ways. You can change your […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #18 Evolv Ultimate
Every morning, I start my day with a shot of Evolv Ultimate, a liquid multivitamin made from real food sources. It tastes great and allows me to get the vitamins and minerals that I am not able to get in my diet. I am a big proponent of liquid vitamins over vitamins in the pill […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition – #17 Cyclone Shaker Cup
I have used many different shaker cups over the years, many of which are very frustrating to use because the powder either gets stuck on the bottom or you end up drinking clumps of powder that didn’t get broken up. The invention of the round “wisk ball” that many shaker cups now have was brilliant. […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition # 16 Quest Bars
Quest Bars are my favorite protein bar on the market, hands down! The texture, flavor, and nutritional content are the best I have found. There is a very short list of ingredients, all of which I recognize and can pronounce. The only ingredient I was not familiar with was Lo Han Guo. I did some research […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #15 Deadlift
The deadlift is by far one of my favorite exercise. In a world where we sit for long periods of time, hunch over, and focus more on flexion (of the hip), the deadlift allows us to extend the hip and focus on the posterior portion of our body. Typically done with a barbell (not pictured), […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #14 Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are my favorite form of starchy carb. There are so many ways that they can be eaten, I never get bored or tired of eating them. Although they do have a slight sweetness to them, they are a great addition to many savory dishes. Personally, I prefer the orange-fleshed variety its’ white-fleshed counterpart. […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #13 TRX
If I had to pick just one piece of fitness equipment to use, I would pick the TRX. Their slogan, “Make your body your machine” is perfect. The TRX can be used virtually anywhere, by anyone. By changing the angle at which you are suspended, you can change the difficulty of any exercise. Virtually any […]
