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Laura@LauraForteFitness.comCheck out the video of our St. Petersburg Spartans! This was our very FIRST Spartan 1,000 Challenge.
If you missed it, or if you are ready to beat your time from your first one, we will be doing another one in May!
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Cauliflower is staple vegetable in our house and I make it at least 1 – 2 times per week to take advantage of its high nutritional content (plus I love the taste of this recipe). Cauliflower is a non-starchy, cruciferous vegetable that is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, fiber, and anti-oxidants.
Keep reading for the recipe I personally make every week below!
How to Select and Store Cauliflower: Look for a clean, creamy white, compact cauliflower and try to avoid brown spotted or dull colored cauliflower. Choose one that has many thick green leaves. I like to pick up cauliflower at the local farmer’s market. Store in a paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week and store with stem side down to prevent moisture. If you purchased pre-cut florets, use within two days for best freshness. After cooking, try to eat within two to three days.
My FAVORITE Cauliflower Recipe:
Steamed Cauliflower with garlic and red pepper flakes
1 Head cauliflower
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Large cloves garlic, minced or through a garlic press
1 Tablespoon anchovy paste
¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1. Rinse and cut cauliflower into florets. Steam cauliflower until fork tender.
2. In a saute pan, put in olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes and cook over medium for 1 minute, careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the cauliflower to the pan and with a wooded spoon, break up the cauliflower into little pieces a little bigger than peas.
4. Cook for 2 minutes and add fresh parsley when finished. Remove from heat and check for seasoning. Add a little sea salt (to taste) and enjoy!
Thank you to Eileen and Paleo Simplified for this recipe. This is one my mom used to make for us growing up and I could eat the whole bowl!
Please let us know if you make it and comment below!
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Hi Everyone!
One of the most common requests I get from clients is for more “core” exercises. Sculpting your core (abdominals and low back) is key for so many reasons. Not only will you look and feel better in your bathing suit as beach season hits, but it will help with your posture and prevent muscle imbalances.
Here is a short video of 3 new abdominal exercises that you can add at the end of any workout, or add to your current ab routine. Please click “Like” if you plan to do any of these exercises this week!
The Workout:
30 seconds: Flutter Kicks
10 seconds rest
30 seconds: Scissor Kicks
10 seconds rest
30 seconds: Newspaper abs
Complete 2 – 3 sets
Exercise #1: Flutter kicks – Lay with your back on the floor and your arms by your sides. You can put your hands underneath your lower back to give you more support. Keep your legs straight and make small, quick up and down movements with your legs. Keep your head up for more focus on your abdominals. You can put your head down to modify the exercise and make it easier.
Exercise #2: Scissor kicks – Similar to flutter kicks, lay with your back on the floor and your arms by your sides. Instead of bringing your feet up and down, bring them across your body like a scissor motion. Alternate with each one over the other.
Exercise #3: Newspaper abs – Sit on the ground and bend your knees. Try to keep your knees in the air, but you can modify by having your heels rest on the ground. Extend both arms in front of you and rotate towards one direction, like you are opening a heavy newspaper to the side. Alternate between each side.
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I try and make it a point to learn at least one new thing every day.
I challenge you to do the same – and constantly better yourself to learn new skills, information, and share your ‘golden nuggets of information’ with others.
Each Tuesday, I will share with you something you that is hopefully brand new and you can apply it to your current training. I will be interviewing experts in their field and ask them some questions that will help us save time, limit injuries, and learn tricks to perform better and shape up.
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How long until I should invest in a second pair of running shoes?
Committed to sharing knowledge,
Laura
Bay View St. Petersburg gym had our first ever nutrition workshop this past Saturday, and it was a HUGE hit!! We had our guest speaker, Sports Nutritionist Eileen Forte share information about the Paleo Diet and the dangers of gluten on the body.
If you weren’t able to make it, I have a few clips of some of the information that she discussed in the video below.
Here’s a list of ‘Paleo friendly’ snacks that require little to no preparation:
