Month: February 2014

Nike Training Club

I know I have already raved about this app before but Nike Training Club has to be one of my favorite fitness apps I have ever used. Today, since it was technically my off day but I felt like I needed to do something after all the chips and dips I consumed during the Super Bowl, I did the Arm Definer and Alpha Abs followed by the Full Stretch Guide to cool down (I wanted to avoid cardio and working my legs too hard). 

Since I have raved about it so much I wanted to give you some of the pros and cons about the app so you can see if it is right for you. 
Pros: 
1. All levels welcome. They have beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.  
2. Talks to you the whole time, giving helpful cues and a continuous count down all while allowing you to keep your music playing in the background. 
3. A variety of options based on what you are trying to accomplish and the equipment you have available. 
4. Gives short video demonstrations to help clarify any confusion about an exercise. 
Cons:
1. The cuing isn’t always the same based on who the “instructor” is so at times it may be easy to miss when you’re supposed to switch sides, change directions, etc. during the exercise. 
2. For someone who is super new to fitness, it can be a bit overwhelming. There are such a vast the number of options so it could be confusing picking which one to start with. **did notice today that there is a make your plan section so maybe this could help alleviate this issue**
3. Transitions are really quick so it is extremely important to have all your equipment ready before you get started. 

If you give it a try let me know what you think and to any of you who have tried it before, what’d you think? 

Happy Monday! 


Homemade Pizza

Everyone loves a little pizza every now and again, but unfortunately, pizza isn’t always as loving to our insides as it is to our taste buds. Pizza is often loaded with with high fat cheeses, refined carbs for dough, sugary sauces, and greasy meats. Fortunately, there are ways to make it a little healthier by taking matters into your own hands and making it yourself (ps it’s a lot of fun and makes a great date night)…. 

Homemade Pizza: 
Ingredients: 
1.whole wheat dough and flour (I bought this premade at the local grocery store), 
2.a low sugar pizza sauce (read the labels and compare),
3.mozzarella cheese (2% or fat free), 
4.turkey pepperoni, and 
5. Chopped up veggies of your choice (we used mushrooms and spinach) 
Directions: 
1. Preheat oven to 350. 
2. Spread some whole wheat flour on the counter to keep dough from sticking. 
3. Stretch the dough into the shape that you would like and lay on a cookie sheet. 
4. Add sauce using a spoon to spread. Don’t forget to leave a little room for the crust. 
5. Add cheese and toppings (be sure not to over due it on the cheese. Even with a low fat option, it can hurt you on the calorie count) 
6. Bake for 10-15min depending on your oven. 
7. Remove, slice, and Enjoy! 
Here is the final product of the pizza we made last night: 
Let me know if you decide to give it a try! And happy Super Bowl Sunday!!