BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SWEET POTATOES & DATES
Art gave me an A+ for this one tonight! It takes some time to cook, but it's well worth the wait.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Women’s Health begins and ends with self-love. Self-love motivates us to do the things we need to do to stay healthy, no matter where we are in the journey of life, whether a young adult woman, a middle-aged woman, or an older adult woman. Check out this guest blog by Joan M. Mavrinac, MD, MPH for more on Women's Health!
LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES
This recipe from NYT Cooking is a yummy lemon pasta with roasted artichokes. Nutritious and delicious!
WHAT IS CARDIO?
Unlock the secrets of cardiovascular exercise with our latest blog post! Explore the intricate connection between cardio and heart health as we delve into the physiological wonders behind it. Discover the science behind this essential energy pathway, where oxygenated blood becomes the driving force for a healthier, more active you. Dive into the details and empower your fitness journey with a deeper understanding of cardio's impact on your cardiovascular system.
RAINBOW BEEF
This recipe from NYT Cooking is a quick evening stir fry. Nutritious and delicious!
YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE – What Does It Mean?
When you go to your provider’s office, they often put a cuff around your arm to check your blood pressure. You’ll be told two numbers, like 120 over 80. So, what does that mean? Why should we care?
GRANDMA’S LIME GREEN JELLO SALAD
This lime green jello recipe brought back memories from the 70's! A great recipe to share with the young and young at heart!
PULSE – PART OF YOUR HEART JOURNEY
So, what exactly is your pulse, and why do we pay attention to it? Your pulse is a physical measure of your heart rate. Or how many times your heart beats in a minute. Why does it matter? Your heart rate can be a measure of your general cardiovascular health. If your heart is strong, it can pump out blood more efficiently. And your heart rate will often be slower at rest.
BLOND PUTTANESCA
I'm not one for anchovies, but this recipe was quite good! Try this Blond Puttanesca from NYT Cooking!
WHY HEART HEALTH?
February is the month for Valentine’s Day and matters of the heart. What’s a better time to talk about heart health?!
CREAMY, CHUNKY TOMATO SOUP
This recipe is a go-to for Art when he wants comfort food. Quick and easy to make!
STEPS TOWARD MAKING BEHAVIOR CHANGES
Starting something new can be hard when you don’t know where to start. That’s ok because you are here! Reading the title and following the link means you have an invested interest in understanding how to navigate behavior change. The great news is, as you are reading this, you are already past the first step in making lifestyle modifications to reach your goals. The Transtheoretical model stages of change is a theory that assesses an individual's readiness for change through five outlined steps.
JANUARY’S TRAINER TIPS
Missed out on our trainers' valuable tips this month? No worries! We've got you covered with a quick roundup of some noteworthy insights shared by our fitness experts at Pitt Fit Project. Here are a few highlights from our IG account: @pittfitproject.
EASY CHICKEN & RICE
Art called this recipe "uninspired" at first but ultimately gave it a B+. I found it quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight dish that you can throw together and enjoy. From New York Times cooking with some modifications.
DO’S & DON’TS OF NUTRITION
Many of us have goals, especially during this time of year, that relate to improving our nutrition, weight loss, fat loss, or even weight/muscle gain. Nutrition goals are admirable because they mean you want to positively alter your health and lifespan. At the same time, these goals can lead to self-sabotage. From yo-yo dieting to restricting foods or skipping meals to over-exercising in the gym, my goal as a nutrition coach is to help people develop positive and sustainable nutrition habits.
LEMONY GREEK CHICKEN, SPINACH AND POTATO STEW
Brrrr. It is cold out this week. Here is a lemony Greek chicken, spinach, and potato stew recipe that has become a favorite! Courtesy of NYT Cooking.
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE FOR OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTERS
What’s the top athlete’s secret to performing at their optimal level as a competitor? They make recovery a top priority, massage therapy specifically! The soft tissue treatment that comes from the different modalities massage therapy offers is a vital component of a weightlifter's recovery. Some of the benefits you can get are an increase in circulation, increased flexibility, a decrease in overall tension, pain reduction, and improvement in your sleep!
WEIGHTLIFTING SEMINAR: What to Expect and What You Can Learn
Weightlifting, as a sport, requires a lot of consistent and focused training over a long period of time. During that long period of time, many lifters will come to points in their training where they feel stuck or confused about what they need to focus on or work on. Weightlifting seminars consist of many lifters and coaches alike coming together at one time to learn and understand new concepts or techniques collectively.
THE FRITTATA
Today, someone in the gym said, "You look like a frittata person." They are right. Love to make 'em. Love to eat 'em. I make these for brunch, but sometimes even as a dinner dish. Here is our version. Serve it with Art's guac recipe from a few weeks ago!
BENEFITS OF SMALL GROUP TRAINING AT PFP
Small group training at PFP is designed to bring people together in a fun environment that offers an introduction to specific skill training or general strength training. Classes consist of everything from weightlifting and kettlebell training to more specific strength training for sports like swimming and running. Let’s take a closer look at what these classes can do for you.