Which are you… The person who never stops training? The one who tries to outwork the competition? Or the person constantly looking for a way to hack the system? (The one taking a break from Tim Ferriss’ 4 Hour Body to read this post?) Which is better? Or, from a health perspective, which increases injury risk? Overtraining or undertraining? … Read More
Black Bean Burgers with Chili Lime Sauce Vegan, gluten free, full of nutrients to help you feel #BETTER
I. LOVE. Veggie. Burgers. Not the fake burger patties in the freezer section of the grocery store (blech). A REAL veggie burger. Made out of actual vegetables. And flavor. This is my new favorite version. Black beans, corn, and carrots with a generous helping of fresh cilantro, garlic, and spices. Plus a refreshing chili lime … Read More
Do I need sports drinks or electrolytes for my best workout? Part 2 of the importance of the body's fluid balance.
In my last article, I talked about the importance of water and how much to drink. But to be truly “hydrated” means to have a balance of water and chemicals called electrolytes. Electrolytes include: sodium and chloride (aka salt), potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These compounds help control muscle contractions, nerve impulses, blood pH, and water transport in and out … Read More
The mental side of injury recovery, hamstring pain, being your true self. Sports PT and performance link roundup 4.28.18
Happy weekend everyone! Here’s a roundup of what I’m loving this week in the world of sports performance and PT. Enjoy! Injured? Recovering from an injury isn’t only about taking time off, or regaining strength and mobility. The mental side of the process is just as important. This article does a fantastic job of explaining why. I send people … Read More
BBQ Tempeh and Black Bean Lunch Bowl (vegan, gluten free) Packed with nutrients, BIG on flavor
This lunch has been a household staple since my husband and I got married. At the time, I was looking for something healthy but filling enough to hold me through my 10-11 hour workdays at Cleveland Clinic. These bowls can be eaten warm or cold- perfect for a hectic day or not being near a microwave. We’ve used barbecued chicken or pulled … Read More
Dehydration: the simple mistake hurting your training. Part 1 in a series on the importance of the body's fluid balance.
Thirst is our bodies’ signal that we need more fluid. But sometimes there’s a “lag” in this signal – dehydration may happen before we become thirsty. Or we miss these thirst cues because we aren’t aware of them. I made this mistake due to years of conditioning myself to “not need water breaks” when I played college soccer because … Read More
Weekend Workout 4.6.18
EMOM = Every Minute On The Minute WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Squat jumps: Air squats
Weekend Workout 3.30.18
WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Deadlifts: Good mornings Exercise ball hamstring curls Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer
Weekend Workout 3.23.18
WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Overhead lunge: Lunge with arms overhead or in front of body, depending on shoulder mobility Reverse lunges in place Single leg squat: Squat to chair or bench KB swing: KB or DB sumo deadlift Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Thruster: DB thruster Alternate rounds: Air squats Overhead press Air squat only Pull ups: … Read More
Weekend Workout 3.16.18
MODIFICATIONS: Sit ups: Crunches Alternating leg extensions Deadlifts: Good mornings Exercise ball hamstring curls Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Jump squats: Air squats
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