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45 Min UPPER BODY WORKOUT with WEIGHTS | Muscle Group Targeting

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  0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Warm-Up BLOCK 1 - CHEST 6:32 - Chest Press 7:37 - Chest Fly 8:42 - Decline Chest Press BLOCK 2 - BACK 13:24 - 45° Grip Bent Over Row to RDL 14:27 - Dead Stop Supinated Row (R/L) 16:37 - 1 & 1/4 Pullover BLOCK 3 - SHOULDERS 22:38 - Kneeling Pronating Shoulder Press 23:43 - Kneeling Bent Arm Raise Variation 24:47 - Bent Arm Rear Delt Rotations 25:52 - Alt Front Raise to Slow Eccentric Upright Row BLOCK 4 - BICEPS 32:07 - Unilateral Rotational Curl (R/L) 34:17 - Top ISO Hold Alt Curls 35:22 - Concentration Curl Switches BLOCK 5 - TRICEPS 41:07 - Dead Stop Tricep Extension 42:11 - Single DB OH Tri Extension 43:18 - Slow Eccentric Tricep Push Up BLOCK 6 - CORE/ABS 47:58 - DB Cocoons 49:02 - Flutter to Reverse Crunch 50:07 - Plank 52:27 - Cross Climbers 53:33 - Plank Crunches 54:48 - Cool Down

Street Corn Soup

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  Ingredients 2   tablespoons   olive oil 2   shallots   diced 2   cloves   garlic   minced 1   jalapeno   seeded and diced ½   teaspoon   smoked paprika ½   teaspoon   cumin ½   teaspoon   chili powder 4   cups   chicken broth 5-6   cups   corn  fresh or frozen 1½   cups   milk ½   cup   heavy cream ½   cup   red bell pepper   diced ½   teaspoon   salt   or to taste 1/4   teaspoon   ground white pepper   or to taste 1   tablespoon   lime juice 2   tablespoons   chopped cilantro   optional garnish ¼   cup   crispy tortilla chips   optional garnish ¼   cup   cotija cheese   optional garnish Instructions   Heat the oil in a soup pot, then add and cook the shallots until softened for about 2-3 minutes. Add the diced jalapeno or poblano chilies and cook for 2-3 min...

DAY 7 - 20 MIN FULL BODY STRETCH (The Grow Games) Recovery and Flexibility Workout at home

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  ▸ Level: All Levels ▸ Time: 20 Min ▸ Equipment: No Equipment, Bodyweight Only Workout: ▸ Workout 50 sec on, 10 sec off Calf Stretch Calf Stretch Downward Dog Deep Lunge Hamstring Stretch Deep Lunge Hamstring Stretch Down Dog Feet Crossed Down Dog Feet Crossed Pigeon Pose Deep Pigeon Pose Pigeon Pose Deep Pigeon Pose Lying Quad Stretch Lying Quad Stretch Bow Pose Puppy Pose Side Hamstring Stretch Side Hamstring Stretch Butterfly Stretch

Quick Turkey Ragu

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  For the Ragu: 2 tablespoons  good quality extra virgin olive oil 2 - 3  shallots, peeled and finely chopped ( ¼ cup ) 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped ( 1 tablespoon ) 1  28 - ounce  can of  good quality tomato puree  (I use Muir Glen Organic or San Marzano) 4 tablespoons  good quality tomato paste ( half of a  6-ounce can) ½   cup   water 1 ½ teaspoons  kosher salt, divided Optional Garnishes: ½   cup   ricotta cheese Freshly grated parmesan cheese (I recommend Parmigiana Reggiano) Fresh basil leaves, slivered or chopped Instructions Make The Tomato Sauce (or skip this step if using store-bought marinara sauce):  Heat ¼ cup oil over medium heat, in a heavy pot or Dutch oven, with a lid. Add onions and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, to soften the onions. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until fragrant (don't let it brown). Add tomato puree, tomato paste, water and ½ teaspoon of sa...

DAY 6 - 30 MIN FULL BODY STRENGTH + BALANCE (The Grow Games) Get Strong at Home with Weights

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  ▸ Level: Intermediate ▸ Time: 30 Min ▸ Equipment: 2x dumbbells (I used 2x5kg dumbbells) Workout: ▸ Block 1: LOWER BODY STRENGTH, 50 sec on, 10 sec off squat + reverse lunge deadlift + lunge 1 leg deadlift + lunge lunge + knee drive 1 leg deadlift + lunge lunge + knee drive romanian deadlifts ▸ Block 2: UPPER BODY STRENGTH, 50 sec on, 10 sec off tricep extensions tricep extension pulses curl + press bear hold + row side plank + weight side plank + weight step back + push up + row ▸ Block 3: HIIT CARDIO, 50 sec on, 10 sec off jumping jacks pop squats butt kicks 1 arm thruster 1 arm thruster burpees burpee + weights ▸ FINAL CHALLENGE: Abs Burn, 30 sec on, no rest bicycle crunches bicycles to the left bicycles to the right hollow + knee hug plank hold plank step outs low plank hold plank jacks hollow hold

Baked Beef Tacos

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  Ingredients 8   hard taco shells 1   pound   beef 1   ounce   packet taco seasoning 2   tablespoons   water 1   tablespoon   olive oil 1   medium yellow onion 2   garlic cloves 1   cup   shredded cheddar cheese 1   medium tomato 1   jalapeno 1   medium red onion 3   tablespoons   cilantro Sour cream 1   lime   optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the grease. Mix in the water and taco seasoning. Set aside. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Arrange all the taco shells in the baking pan, pressed against each other so they stand up. Spoon beef filling into each taco shell and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or unt...

DAY 5 - 12 MINUTE CHALLENGE with COMMUNITY PRICE

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  ▸ Level: Advanced ▸ Time: 12 Min ▸ Equipment: No Equipment, Bodyweight Only Workout: DO AS MANY ROUNDS AS POSSIBLE IN 12 MINUTES: 4 Push Ups 8 Squats 12 Burpees Please remember that we are all different and that you can make this your own workout ♡ Take a longer break when you need to.