Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Team Fit Express Week 3 Blog Blast

Fun in the Sun and Sand

Don’t forget this Saturday’s challenge at South Beach inFort Pierce, 10:00 AM.
TFE is definitely out to win the trophy this week!


An Apple A Day:


Ursolic acid, the waxy stuff in apple peels, has been provenrecently to aid in building muscle, as well as burning body fat. Apples are agreat long-term energy source because of the slow digesting carbs in them. Sohave an apple before a good workout.

Jena-ration Fit


Join Jena tonight, Wednesday 6/20, for the bleachers atLawnwood Stadium at 6:00 PM. Forget the stair climber machines, and go for thereal thing!

Summer Grilling Sense

In our first blog post, we talked about grilling meatsbesides beef, but if hamburger and hot dogs is all you have, then try to go for the hamburger.
Hamburger vs Hot Dog:
Calories – 288 vs 430, Protein – 30g vs15g, Fat – 8g vs 29g, and Carbs – 21g vs 25g. Besides the hard facts, beef alsogives you vitamin B12 and Zinc….hot dogs bring nothing to the table!

Today’s Treat:
Sea Steak: 28g Protein, 2g Carbs, 7g Fat, 183 Calories
Tuna – Preheat grill to high, 350-375, use some light oil toprevent sticking, brushed on the grill while still cold….once done, let themrest until ready to slice.
Spinach salad – combine spinach, mushrooms, and onions in alarge bowl, and in a smaller bowl, whisk together garlic, grapeseed oil,parsley, sriracha, and balasamic vinegar, mixing well…toss vinaigrette withyour vegetables and portion to plates. Top salad with whole tuna steak, orslice your steaks into ½ inch portions and serve over the spinach salad.

Lou’s Lessons

I have been asked a few times lately about stretching. I alwaysstretch before working out. I stretch before running (not jogging). And Ialways stretch after working out. This keeps muscle length at an optimum andabates the soreness often associated with working out. And the stretching keepsblood circulation up, which always increases recovery time, and reduces stressin general. So stay flexible!

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