Category Archives: Health & Wellness

workout of the week: Post-Thanksgiving Recovery Circuit

The Post-Thanksgiving Recovery Circuit helps to burn calories and improve mobility post-feast. It includes the Turkey Trot Lunge, Pumpkin Plank Twist, Gravy Boat Row, Sweet Potato Squat, Cranberry Crunch, and Leftover Leg Lift, each performed for 45 seconds with 15 seconds rest in between. The circuit is done three times and concludes with a gentle cool-down focusing on leg, back, and core muscle groups.

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Discover the Secret Science of Active Recovery: 5 Strategies for Faster Healing and Achieving Unstoppable Fitness Results!

Active recovery, referring to low-intensity physical activities that promote blood flow, relaxation, and flexibility, is an important part of successful fitness routines. By stimulating circulation, reducing inflammation, easing muscles and joints, as well as offering psychological benefits, active recovery promotes faster healing and resolution of workout-induced damage. Effective strategies include light cardiovascular exercises, stretching, foam rolling, temperature therapies, mindfulness activities, and active rest days.

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Welcome Back to Our Kitchen: Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

The post introduces a healthier take on the classic Philly cheese steak, called the Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps. The dish uses tender skirt steak, sautéed onions, and bell peppers wrapped in lettuce and topped with melted provolone cheese. The recipe, serving four and totaling 446 calories per serving, can be prepared in 30 minutes, and is best enjoyed warm.

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Old School Kung Fu Workout for Beginners

This piece is a guide to a Kung Fu centered fitness regimen. The session begins with a 15-minute cardio warm-up, followed by a series of exercises including Rice Bucket Squeezes, Finger Push-Ups, Horse Stance or Wall Sits, Shadow Boxing, and Punching Exercises. The workout ends with a comprehensive stretching routine. The writer emphasizes that Kung Fu is about harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit and encourages consistency and focus in training.

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