Cacao Raspberry Pomegranate Smoothie
Raspberry Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe
This delicious raspberry pomegranate smoothie has a hint of chocolate mixed in with the powerful raspberry flavor. It is packed with super-foods and antioxidants but still tastes like your indulging. Pure bliss – give this raspberry pomegranate smoothie a try today!
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup of Frozen Raspberries
- 1/4 Cup of Pomegranates
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 2 Tbsp. of Cacao Powder
- 1 Tbsp. of Nut Butter of Choice
- 1 Tbsp. of Flax-seed
- 3 Medjool Dates
- 1 Cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk
Cellulite Reduction: Myths, truths and solutions
The Cellulite Reduction Battle
Cellulite…what a jerk! It affects women everywhere, but what the Hell causes it, and can it be prevented? Implement some cellulite reduction advice from our guest author to start winning the battle. Cellulite reduction coming right up!
Shoulder Burn Workout
Need a Shoulder Workout?
Want to help tone up the shoulders by gaining muscle with a shoulder workout? Well, try this shoulder workout if you are pinched for time. As with all of our workouts, perform for 3-4 sets of 10-12 repetitions (exercise capacity dependent) while trying to have minimal rest between exercises and sets! Keep it fast-paced, keep it at a high intensity, and get through it!
Choices by Garet Steinmetz
Live the DIY Lifestyle one bike ride at a time
The DIY Lifestyle is about doing what you love while staying active and in shape. Garet is definitely following his dreams and doing just that! I’d like to thank Garet for his time and effort in getting us this super informative article. This guy knows more about bikes than anyone I will EVER know. To him, riding isn’t only a passion it’s a lifestyle.
The Worst Fitness Advice Ever: Part 1
What’s the worst fitness advice you’ve ever heard?
Almost everyone is a self-proclaimed fitness expert and is willing to dish out a healthy dose of fitness advice. We hear it all the time, “Yeah man, you totally got to cut out all carbs to achieve weight loss,” or “Chicks shouldn’t lift weights or else they will swell up like the Hulk trying to cope with his incredible anger issues!”
We decided to ask the experts what the worst fitness and nutrition advice that they have ever heard and why exactly it is complete B.S. In Part II we will break down some of the less common but still just as bad words of not-so-much-wisdom. Let’s check out the worst fitness advice we have ever heard so you don’t end up finding yourself following some of these “great” pieces of advice.
Spot On: Can You Lose Fat from Your Problem Areas?
Lose Fat From Specific Areas?
We’ve all heard that you can’t spot-train to lose fat. That is to say that doing those 40 crunches won’t just take fat away from the abs or that Jane Fonda moves you are doing won’t just remove fat from the thighs or hips.
Instead you lose it throughout the entire body simultaneously.
That being said, is that necessarily true? What you probably know or have seen in the general public is that men as they age tend to accumulate fat around the waistline while women tend to accumulate fat around the hips and thighs, but why? Let’s get the expert’s opinion on whether you can spot reduce (or lose proportionally more) from certain “problem areas”.
Stretching Routine: How Long Should You Stretch
Stretching for Great Results
We all know that stretching is important, but it is something many of us never take the time to do. You are pinched for the time anyway when you are trying to get a workout in so who has the time to stretch? Well, we all should make time. Here is a nice little piece about some effective stretches you can perform any time of the year!
10 Studies To Change Your Perspective on Health And Wellness
Health Perspective: The more you know
Every day new research comes to light regarding almost everything imaginable and this includes fitness and nutrition. Although one study is definitely not a concrete fact it can help guide us in new and smarter ways to get healthier and change our health perspective. Are you ready for a longer read? Well sit back, grab a beverage because here are 10 studies that will change your health perspectives!
Circuit Training: Strength and cardio
Circuits for Incredible Results
Circuit training is a time-efficient way to combine both your strength training and cardiovascular exercises into one condensed package. Scientists have even discovered the locomotor improving powers of circuit training because it works the entire body! Alternating between cardio and strength training while performing as many correct reps as possible can help you get a full-body workout in less than 50 minutes.