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Down Dog Challenge

Down Dog Challenge

Down Dog This week’s challenge will be AMAZING for both your body and your mind. It’s energizing, will boost your circulation, and will stretch you out and make you feel like a million bucks. This week, your challenge is to practice the Downward Facing Dog position...

Mother’s Day Burn!

Mother’s Day Burn!

Mother's Day Burn! Complete 7 rounds in your best time with proper form. Warm-up and cool down for 5-10 minutes each. 5 Burpees 10 Mountain Climbers 1-1 15 kettlebell or dumbbell swings 10 Mountain Climbers 1-1 5 Hollow Rocks DISCLAIMER: Not all exercises are suitable...

Plants

Plants

Plants Purify the air inside your home by picking up a few indoor plants! Plants are great for improving air quality and have also been proven to enhance cognitive function. If you don’t have a green thumb, here are a few plants that need little care and are almost...

Cake Batter Chia pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream

Cake Batter Chia pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream

Cake Batter Chia Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream (serves 2-3)   INGREDIENTS: - 6 tablespoons chia seeds - 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (plus more for blending) - 6-8 medjool dates, pitted + well-chopped - 1/4 cup almond butter - 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats...

Strawberry & Avocado Protein Smoothie

Strawberry & Avocado Protein Smoothie

Strawberry & Avocado Protein Smoothie   ¼  Avocado, peeled  ½ C frozen strawberries 1 ¼ C unsweetened, vanilla almond milk or water  1 tsp organic, raw honey (optional)  1 ½ scoops vanilla, Perfect Protein  4 ice cubes     Combine all...

Hollow Hold Challenge

Hollow Hold Challenge

Hollow Hold Challenge!                                                                                   Hollow hold is an exceptionally great pose for developing core stability and strength. It’s one of the foundational positions for gymnastics. When you’re strong in...

Carrot and Cardamom Soup

Carrot and Cardamom Soup

Carrot and Cardamom Soup   Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon coconut oil - 2 large leeks, white and light green ends only, cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced - Kosher salt - 1½ pounds large carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch coins - ¼ cup diced Braeburn, Empire, McIntosh,...

Suffering from the Sugar Blues?

Suffering from the Sugar Blues?

Suffering from the Sugar Blues? Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without deprivation? Please join: FitEffex Fitness & Nutrition Heather Vroman Health Coach & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer   for a...

Spice it Up!!

Spice it Up!!

Spicy Challenge During the Middle Ages, spices like pepper and nutmeg were so valuable that they were worth more than gold! Even though their monetary value is a lot lower these days, they are still equally incredibly beneficial for our bodies! Adding spices to your...

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