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Banana muffins

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Muffins

Bananas, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips? What’s NOT to love about these protein filled muffins!   Amy’s Banana Peanut Butter Protein Muffins with a ‘side’ of chocolate chips make for a delicious high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast.​   INGREDIENTS 2 large bananas mashed 1/3 cup creamy organic peanut butter 1-5 ounce container vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup nut […]
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Why Do We Squat?

Why DO we squat? How do we determine the BEST squat for OUR needs?   The ability to squat is a fundamental movement. It requires a balance of mobility and stability. It is both a static posture and a movement pattern that we see very early in human developmental. A toddler typically masters the art […]
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Seated ankle mobility

Total Body BOSU Ball Workout

The ‘BOSU’ in BOSU Trainer stands for Both Sides Up,  meaning you can utilize this tool with either the dome-side or platform-side facing up. Originally introduced to the fitness industry in the year 2000, the BOSU is a fabulous fitness enhancing tool that adds stability, balance and core challenges to many traditional strength training moves. […]
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Plank walkout exercise

3 Squat Variations Using BOSU Ball

For this week’s technique Tuesday, we wanted to show you 3 variations of a squat using the BOSU ball. We recommend progressing AFTER you feel confident and safe performing the moves. Wide Stance Floor Squat Mid-stance Squat on Dome Mid-stance Squat on Platform   As always, listen to your body and work within YOUR pain-free […]
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Psoas Stretch exercise

Static & Active Stretching for your Psoas

The psoas, technically named iliopsoas, are two deep-seated core muscles that help support your back and so much more. The psoas major works by flexing the hip, while the psoas minor acts to flex the lower spine. These muscles are unique in that they are the only muscles that connect the lumbar spine and lower body. […]
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Healthy chilli

Turkey Chili

It’s that time of year when the leaves change colors, and the sun sets earlier in the evening. As temperatures naturally drop, we look for comfort by warming our bodies from the inside out.   Visit today’s blog for Monique’s healthy spin on an ultimate fall/winter staple.   Perfectly Spiced Healthy Turkey Chili   Yield 6 […]
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Tai Chi graphic

Improve Your Balance

Why is balance so important? What can we do to improve our balance?     In life, we find ourselves seeking balance, between work, finances, relationships,  our diet and exercise. As we age, it becomes imperative that we really learn how to Balance… in the literal sense as falls can have greater consequences. According to […]
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Healthy smoothie

Overnight Oatmeal Mason Jar Breakfast

  In our fast moving lives, it seems that we rarely have time for the most important meal of the day. For an on-the-run breakfast, try Overnight Oatmeal. Simply fill a mason jar with oatmeal along with your favorite toppings, and refrigerate overnight. These yummy oats are a perfect way to start your day, and […]
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