Warm Up With a Workout
Here in the South, we’ve had some unusually cold days this winter. With chilly temperatures, it can be difficult to crawl out of your warm bed to get to your morning workout. If your motivation is taking a dip this time of year, here are three tips for warming it up. 1. MAKE IT ‘WE,’ NOT ‘ME’ There’s a reason this is a core value at Daphne FBBC — there’s no better motivation than knowing that if you skip your morning workout, you won’t just feel less energized, you’ll let your team down. With cool coaches and the friends you make in group workouts, the familiar faces will be a happy sight greeting you at the gym. If you’re new to the club, bring a friend or family member along and you’ll be each other’s “accountabilibuddies.” Remember: “We,” not “me.” 2. SWITCH UP YOUR ROUTINE You may be a night owl or a morning person, but in the winter, the shorter days can make it difficult to maintain your typical
a morning workout can help curb your appetite and keep you burning more calories throughout the day. If you’re looking to bulk up, you may benefit from an early evening workout — research shows that your muscles are more receptive to exercise at that time of day. 3. FIND AN INDOOR WORKOUT YOU LOVE In the summer, it’s great to get outdoors and soak in nature’s beauty. But for nature lovers, winter can give you a case of cabin fever. How do you beat it? Get those endorphins back with an indoor workout! By finding an indoor gym that you love, you’ll feel motivated to show up, no matter what it’s like outside. At Daphne Fit Body Boot Camp and Fit Body Forever, our awesome, knowledgeable coaches and variety of times and class levels make working out in the winter a breeze.
schedule. Sometimes, mixing it up and working out at a different time of day can give you the boost you need.
If you typically work out in the morning, try an evening class; if you’re a night owl, try a morning session. A BYU study found that
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Sweet and Zesty Detox Salad
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INGREDIENTS For the Salad •
For the Dressing •
3 cups chopped kale leaves 2 cups chopped broccoli florets 2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 tablespoon white miso 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 diced avocado
INSTRUCTIONS 1. To make the salad, add all ingredients to a large bowl; toss to combine. 2. To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper or add extra honey for a sweeter taste. 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.
(Recipe inspired by GimmeSomeOven.com.)
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