Month: June 2020

FAVORITE SALAD DRESSING

FAVORITE SALAD DRESSING

Ok so this is named accordingly!!! My favorite salad dressing. My go to, partner in crime, makes me look like I have it together

Full Body Stretch #1 [25 min]

Full Body Stretch #1 [25 min]

Stretching is vitally important to any fitness routine. Now that I am in my off-season, I have had some time to really dive into stretching and low impact workouts. I love to get up early and stretch for around 20 minutes. You can even spend …

ITALIAN STYLE CROCKPOT CHICKEN

ITALIAN STYLE CROCKPOT CHICKEN

I use the crockpot nearly every week. For me, it is the easiest way to prepare chicken, soup, chili, or any other slow cook items. On a day when I have a ton of studying to do, I can simply throw in the chicken and go on my way. 

If you don’t have a crockpot, an instant pot is another great way to prepare a similar tasting dish. However, I will always have a special place in my heart for the good old crockpot. 

ITALIAN STYLE CROCKPOT CHICKEN

It's a close up! Looking Good!
This time I decided to measure out what I put in so that others could join in on my crock pot excitement. This is an Italian-Style take on chicken with a depth of spice that is sure to please.
Servings: 5
Author: Emerson Porter

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb chicken
  • 1 18 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes Muir Organic Fire Roasted is my absolute favorite!
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp powdered oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste I prefer mediterrean salt and cracked whole pepper

Notes

Instructions
  1. put everything in a crock pot and turn on low for 4-6 hours
  2. shred when it is tender
  3. yup, it's that easy
Store to add to salads, veggies, or any meal you want for the week.
LADDER FORMAT W/ CARDIO BURST

LADDER FORMAT W/ CARDIO BURST

Always consult your physician before starting an exercise program.  Make sure you have your water bottle accessible.   OKAY.. SO WHAT IS SO AWESOME ABOUT THIS EXERCISE PROGRAM???   FLEXIBILITY…… FLEXIBILITY?? So with this format… here are some options……. complete this format to your highest intensity…… …

THE 100

THE 100

6-10 min warm up. 10x

  • alt knee ups with hands on side of head
  • jack to straight leg lift
  • push ups
  • jump squat in and out

Here we go!

10 half burpees > heel clicks

20 squat > shoulder press

30 jump slams

40 bent over bicep curls > tricep kick backs

50 plank jacks

60 (30) reverse press/shoulder press > (30) triceps over head

70 wide deep squat hold with alt ankle touch & calf raise

80 (2) jacks (2) squats

90 abs. seated w/10 punch r/l, 10 ab crunch with knees crunch in and push out

100 (25) half burpees. (25) jump slams  (25) plank jack. (25) 2 jacks/2 squats

PERSEVERANCE

PERSEVERANCE

Each exercise 10 x  for 6-10 min warm up.

  •   half burpee > up twist
  • jack > punch
  • criss cross > squat
  • squat butt kick

2 blocks – 1 minute drills – start with exercise 1, add exercise 2, repeat exercise 1, then 2 Add on exercise 3 and so on. When you add on exercise 5, Repeat entire block.  So first block will be 21 min.

BLOCK 1

  1. reverse lunge > front shoulder raise
  2. chest fly > tricep skull crushers
  3. kneeling squat > hammer shoulder press
  4. bicep curl > dumbell punch
  5. sumo squat > overhead press squat

CARDIO BURST – 2 min, 10 reps of each PERSEVERANCE!!

star jumps > squat jumps > jack criss cross squat

BLOCK 2

  1. alt reverse lunge > curtsey lunge
  2. upright row > side lateral bicep curl + calf raise
  3. side to side goblet squat
  4. plank hop side to side w/hand tap
  5. tricep dips

Cool Down 6-10 min

Walk around, twist side to side, stretch

 

THE PUSH

THE PUSH

Today is YOUR DAY! 2 blocks + 10 reps of each exercise + repeat each block 3 times = 45 minutes BOOM! 30 sec break after each block. Block 1 Arnold’s,  hold the last Arnold in the middle with arms in front of face, palms …