Grace, Author at Say Fitness - Page 13 of 17
Running isn’t a young man’s game, but there are 80-plus year olds out there setting records and steadily hitting mileages that would intimidate some 25 year olds. However, as we age, there are a few things we need to keep in mind before we pound the pavement. In his upcoming…
Preparation: 15 min Cook Time: 40 min Serves: 4 Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Eggplants are packed with tons of delicious roasted veggies, quinoa, cheese and eggplant! You’ll love this for a side dish or a full meal! Ingredients: 2 eggplants 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup chopped…
Variety is key when trying to improve your cardiovascular system and when trying to lose weight! Cardio sessions should be divided into 3 categories: high, moderate and low intensity. High Intensity Cardio: This falls between about 75-85% of your maximum heart rate (MHR) if you’re using heart rate zones, or a…
September is Healthy Aging Month. Remember that is is NEVER too late to take control of your health. That means all aspects of health: physical, mental, emotional and financial. Of course we recommend a healthy diet and regular exercise to improve health but don’t forget to take care of your…
This 30 Day Challenge is great because it can be done ANYWHERE!! These 4 body weight exercises can be done at home or on the road! I really like challenges such as this one because you can make your own modifications if something is too difficult or not difficult enough!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 35 Minutes Serving Size: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 cups Shredded Frozen Hash Browns 1½ cups Egg Substitute (i.e. Egg Beaters) 1/4 cup Skim Milk 1/4 cup BiPro, Unflavored, Whey Protein Isolate 8 ounces Diced Ham 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 3/4 cup Reduced Fat…
Holiday weekends can mean parties…which means lots of food and drinking and not a lot of exercise. BUT, that does not HAVE to be the case. Make a plan, know your weaknesses and plan accordingly. Choose your foods wisely: Veggies such as asparagus, zucchini, corn, peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms…
Research shows that eating your daily requirement of protein throughout the day is more beneficial for muscle protein synthesis than eating a large amount of protein in just one or two meals. One study published in the Journal of Nutrition found a 25% increase in muscle synthesis when participants ate 30 grams…
