Peanut butter and strawberry chia jelly smoothie
http://ift.tt/2wsfUvp After a tough workout, like one of these brutal CrossFit WODs, you've more than earned yourself a sweet treat. This smoothie is the perfect post-workout, guilt-free indulgence, becuase, not only does it taste delicious, it's packed with protein-rich chia seeds and Greek yogurt. Recipe and photo courtesy Jessica Gavin of the Culinary Scientist.
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½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 Tbsp chia seeds
½ medium bananas ripe, frozen (about 2 cups)
¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp peanut powder
¼ cup unsweetened milk (almond, cashew, soy, coconut or dairy)
¼ cup ice cubes
How to make it
To make the strawberry chia jam: Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth, about 15 seconds. If the strawberries are frozen, microwave the berries in a bowl for 2 minutes before blending. Transfer puree to a bowl, and mix with 2 tablespoons chia seeds. Stir, and then allow to sit for 20 minutes for a slightly thickened jelly, or 1 hour for a thicker jelly. Refrigerate if you are not using right away. This can be made up to 5 days in advance, especially if you like to meal prep. To make the peanut butter smoothie: Rinse the blender, and add frozen bananas broken into smaller pieces, yogurt, peanut butter powder, milk, and ice. Puree until smooth, about 60 to 90 seconds. Add the desired amount of strawberry chia jelly and peanut butter smoothie to a glass. Mix together, and serve.
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http://ift.tt/2vk5LwR Pro golfer Paige Spiranac is one of the most popular stars on the LPGA Tour. Spiranac is using that popularity for a good cause, partnering with PETA to help spread the word about how hot temperatures can affect dogs and other animals. [RELATED1] “Remember, if you’re hot, they’re hotter,” Spiranac says in the video. “They wear fur coats 24/7, and they can’t cool themselves like we can.” Watch the video below:
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Taylor Swift announces new album, first single
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‘Ballers’: The 11 best athlete and celebrity cameos on the HBO series
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Matthew JussimToday
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5 tennis drills to get pro-level agility
http://ift.tt/2v9wznA During major championship tournaments like the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, it's tennis superstars like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer that garner the most attention. And for good reason—they're not only some of the fittest athletes in the world, but to rise to the top of their field they've had to develop the perfect combination of speed, agility, power, strength, and quickness to track and return some of the trickiest shots in the game. But there's another set of elite athletes on the hard court to whom you probably haven't been paying as close attention, yet their training requires the same level of focus on explosive speed, power, and dexterity during a match. [RELATED5] Enter: the ballpeople. Tasked with ensuring that the game runs smoothly, the ballpeople are required to squat, crawl, and quickly sprint on and off the court to gather up wayward balls and hand out towels to sweaty tennis legends—and trust us, it's not easy. In fact, it's a job that you have to seriously train for if you want any hope of making it through the tryouts. If you have aspirations to become a ballperson, it's important to focus on exercises that'll boost your lateral quickness, according to Reebok speed and agility expert Luis Badillo Jr. Kick off your training with these five drills, developed by Badillo with ballpeople specifically in mind, to improve your speed and agility skills both on and off the hard court. [RELATED1] Drill 1: Getting off the line quickly
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Directions: Set up a standard agility ladder, and run through it with high knees, focusing on pulling your knees to your chest. "Exaggerated movements like high knees help you practice technique so you’re ready for the real situation when it comes," says Badillo. This particular drill will teach you "to stay light on your toes while moving fast, which is crucial to developing speed starting from a crouched position." Drill 2: Picking strays up on the fly
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Directions: Set up two cones about eight feet apart. Run by them, staying low enough to tap the top of the cones with your hand as you pass them. "Staying low is important so you can pick up balls without breaking your stride," Badillo explains. It's crucial because you don't want to waste time running upright and then have "to bend down to pick up the balls." [RELATED2] Drill 3: Sprinting across the court
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Directions: Set up hurdles a few feet apart across the length of the court, and sprint over them as fast as you can. "The hurdle is for explosiveness, or how fast you can get your feet off the ground," Badillo says. This drill is particularly useful because it "teaches you to achieve maximum speed over a short distance." Drill 4: Stopping on a dime
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Directions: Set up two cones about four feet apart. Run two ovals around them, then continue your run across the length of the court. "Ballpeople have to be comfortable changing direction quickly," Badillo explains. When performing this drill, you want to make sure to "lean forward and keep your center of gravity low so you can take sharp turns without falling down." [RELATED3] Drill 5: Picking up multiple balls at once
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Directions: Set up a ladder, and place two tennis balls on either side, evenly spaced apart. Run through the ladder with two feet in each box and then two feet out, picking up the balls as you pass them. A large part of a ballperson's job is to pick up many tennis balls at once, so it's important to practice hand and arm dexterity while running quickly on and off the tennis court. [RELATED4] Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 August 24, 2017 at 12:29PM
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5 healthier versions of your favorite game-day snack recipes
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Molly Morgan, R.D.Today
Whether it's following some of the NFL's most shredded players as they train throughout the season or lining up your perfect fantasy team, there are many things to love about football season. One of our favorite things—aside from actually watching the games, of course—is chowing down on classic game-day recipes. The only problem is that most of the foods served up in sports bars and at stadiums is fried and loaded up with calories, sodium, and sugars. So next time you hit the tailgate or watch the game from home, whip up one of these healthier alternatives. [RELATED1] Here are five diet-friendly versions of our favorite football-watching foods. Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 August 23, 2017 at 03:56PM
Apple pie parfaits
http://ift.tt/2wzgKHg A sweet treat always taste better when you put it together yourself and when you know it's not going to wreck your fitness. Lucky for you, the combination of minimal leg work and maximum flavor is what this apple pie parfait recipe is all about. Nutrition (per serving) 220 calories; 1.5g fat; 39g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 28g sugar; 14g protein
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Ingredients
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
8 oz plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt
2 medium apples, sliced
¼ cup KIND Snacks Maple Walnut Clusters with Chia & Quinoa
How to make it
Combine maple syrup with cinnamon and Greek yogurt. Divide among two serving dishes. Top each with sliced apples and KIND Snacks Maple Walnut Clusters with Chia & Quinoa.
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Black bean and avocado taco dip
http://ift.tt/2xtfOk4 Assemble this ultra-healthy taco dip in as long as it takes to get through a round of commercials during a football game. For an added boost of nutrition, use baked black bean chips instead of your average fried tortilla chips. Nutrition (per serving) 210 calories; 4.5g fat; 37g carbohydrates; 6g fiber; 4g sugar; 8g protein
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1 (14.5-oz) can low-fat vegetarian refried black beans
½ cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup chopped tomato
½ cup chopped sweet pepper
½ cup chopped avocado
6 oz baked spicy black bean chips
How to make it
Place refried black beans in a serving dish and top with chopped vegetables. Serve with baked black bean chips.
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Dave Bautista makes a spine-crushing impression in new 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer
http://ift.tt/2woLLNr Welcome back to the world of Blade Runner. Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 sequel still has over a month to go until it's officially released nationwide, but to hold fans over in the meantime, an international TV trailer has hit the web, providing a crop of fresh action. Paramount among it all is Dave Bautista offering a taste of the demolition he'll bring to the flick—and we really mean demolition. [RELATED1] In a brief but satisfying couple of seconds (the 1:24 mark), we see Bautista whip a punch towards some guy—likely Ryan Gosling—and send him hurtling through a wall. The film takes place 30 years after the original was set and features Gosling as K, a current blade runner attempting to salvage what's left of the dystopian society he faces. His exploration leads him to find Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who has been missing since the events of the first film. [RELATED2] Take a look at what is one of the best showcases of the film so far. You'll have to wait just a bit longer to see the Ridley Scott-produced sequel, which hits theaters on October 6, 2017. Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 August 23, 2017 at 03:13PM |
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