Abs, Arms & Legs Circuit
Straight-Leg Crunch (dumbbell or medicine ball optional)
Squat Jump (dumbbell or medicine ball optional)
Power Clean and Press
Bicycles
Dumbbell Leg Lift
Curl and Press
Walking Calf Raises
Three-Stage Lateral Raise
Lunge with Twist (dumbbell or medicine ball optional)
Side Plank (for challenge, hold free hand waist length straight in front of you, raise one foot at a time to touch your free hand, repeat each side)
When using weights, for beginners I suggest using 5 pound dumbbells - or less, if 5 pounds is too much. Beginners, use weights only 2 times per week. It's best to slowly work into using weights if you haven't used weights before. Once the weight becomes easy, increase the amount of weight you use. If you don't have dumbbells, improvise with large or small cans - or use a gallon of water....one gallon = 8 pounds. I use my 10 or 15 pound dumbbells, depending on which exercise I'm doing and on how many reps I plan to do.
My suggestion is to set your timer for 20 minutes, and start with a 5 minute warmup, whether you jump rope (use imaginary jump rope if you don't own a jump rope), do jumping jacks, mountain climbers and some stretches - just get your heart rate going. Choose either 3 sets of 10 reps, or 2 sets of 15 reps each exercise and if you complete your circuit before the 20 minutes is up, either do more reps of your exercises, or do cardio for your remaining time. I love to push myself, and I'm always telling myself "just one more" and end up doing 5 to 6 more reps of each exercise. Do what works best for you! Push yourself, but don't hurt yourself! If it hurts, STOP! You want results, not to set yourself back! Do your best to squeeze your glutes and maintain good posture during your exercises. When your workout is complete, cool down and stretch. You did it!!
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Squat Jump (dumbbell or medicine ball optional)
Power Clean and Press
Bicycles
Dumbbell Leg Lift
Curl and Press
Walking Calf Raises
Three-Stage Lateral Raise
Lunge with Twist (dumbbell or medicine ball optional)
Side Plank (for challenge, hold free hand waist length straight in front of you, raise one foot at a time to touch your free hand, repeat each side)
When using weights, for beginners I suggest using 5 pound dumbbells - or less, if 5 pounds is too much. Beginners, use weights only 2 times per week. It's best to slowly work into using weights if you haven't used weights before. Once the weight becomes easy, increase the amount of weight you use. If you don't have dumbbells, improvise with large or small cans - or use a gallon of water....one gallon = 8 pounds. I use my 10 or 15 pound dumbbells, depending on which exercise I'm doing and on how many reps I plan to do.
My suggestion is to set your timer for 20 minutes, and start with a 5 minute warmup, whether you jump rope (use imaginary jump rope if you don't own a jump rope), do jumping jacks, mountain climbers and some stretches - just get your heart rate going. Choose either 3 sets of 10 reps, or 2 sets of 15 reps each exercise and if you complete your circuit before the 20 minutes is up, either do more reps of your exercises, or do cardio for your remaining time. I love to push myself, and I'm always telling myself "just one more" and end up doing 5 to 6 more reps of each exercise. Do what works best for you! Push yourself, but don't hurt yourself! If it hurts, STOP! You want results, not to set yourself back! Do your best to squeeze your glutes and maintain good posture during your exercises. When your workout is complete, cool down and stretch. You did it!!
How To Make Pasta Right From The Beginning (rajiv tiwari)
Making a traditional Italian pasta recipe can seem to be quite a challenging task. Knowing how to make pasta however isn't that hard at all! The best part about this pasta recipe is that you can team it up with any sauce of your choice and enjoy!
8. Once you have the desired thickness, roll the dough into one long strip. It should be like a spiral, with the thin dough rolled into each other.
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Ingredients:
* 400 grams of flour
* 4 eggs
Directions:
1. Sift the flour into a smooth, separated consistency for the pasta recipe.
2. Pour the flour in a pile and create a hole in the middle. Break the eggs and pour them in the middle.
3. Beat the eggs and the flour and keep adding more and more flour, slowly from around the mixture that you have.
4. Do this until you have smooth dough for the pasta recipe and you can add a few drops white wine for extra flavour if need be.
5. Once you have mixed the flour and egg, use your hands to knead the dough for around 15 minutes till it is smooth and elastic.
6. Keep the dough in a dish and refrigerate it for around half an hour. Your pasta recipe is almost done!
7. After half an hour, remove the dough and divide into medium sized balls. Lightly flour a flat surface and a rolling pin. Roll out the dough for the pasta recipe, making it as thin as possible.
8. Once you have the desired thickness, roll the dough into one long strip. It should be like a spiral, with the thin dough rolled into each other.
9. Cut the strip of dough into thin slices, around quarter of a centimetre.
10. Now, carefully unroll each slice so you flat strips of long pasta. Lay them on a floured flat surface making sure that it doesn't touch each other. Separated strands mean your pasta recipe is going to turn out to be just right.
11. Sprinkle a little bit of flour on top of all the strands and allow them to dry for around two hours.
12. Whenever you want to try out with a new sauce for your homemade pasta recipe, cook your noodles in salted, boiling water for around four minutes.
13. Drain the noodle and serve it with your sauce of choice! Your pasta recipe is ready!
Knowing how to make pasta is quite easy, isn't it? Traditional Italian pasta recipes call for homemade pasta. Enjoy the yummy goodness now and try it out!
Rajiv Tiwari is an out and out gourmet whose love of food has made him travel to all top food destinations. In this bouquet of articles Rajiv discusses some quick tips on food recipes, and shows us how you can make people enchanted with lipsmacking food recipes. Italian pasta recipe, pasta recipeA Healthy Pizza Recipe For Any Time (rajiv tiwari)
Pizza is one of the easiest and yummiest dishes we can make in our homes. Pizza recipes are everywhere and knowing how to make pizza is a skill you just can't overlook. Whether you're having a birthday party for your child or feel like having a relaxed stay-in dinner, pizza recipes are there to suit every mood.
4. Place the rolled pizza base on a floured baking sheet. Take the base over to the grill and lay them on. Keep in mind that they might not stay perfectly circular.
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Several people think that pizza is an unhealthy treat and shouldn't be tried frequently. However, below is a recipe that is going to teach you how to make pizza that's absolutely healthy. You can try this pizza recipe out for any occasion and see what a hit it turns into!
How To Make Pizza With Pesto, Tomatoes And Feta:
Ingredients:
1. Half pound of pizza dough, whichever kind you prefer
2. Quarter cup of pesto sauce
3. 2 thinly sliced tomatoes
4. Quarter cup of feta cheese, crushed
5. Freshly ground pepper as per your liking
6. Fresh basil leaves, torn for topping
Preparation:
1. Heat the grill to a medium temperature.
2. Now start your pizza recipe by keeping the pizza dough on a floured surface.
3. Divide it into two pieces and roll each to a flat, round crust. The diameter of your pizza base should be around 8 inches.
4. Place the rolled pizza base on a floured baking sheet. Take the base over to the grill and lay them on. Keep in mind that they might not stay perfectly circular.
5. Cover the grill and cook until the dough is slightly puffed and a light brown underneath.
6. Flip the bases over immediately spread the pesto sauce over.
7. Finish your pizza recipe off by topping with tomatoes, and sprinkling feta and pepper.
8. Cover the grill and cook again until both the bases are lightly browned underneath.
9. Add the basil leaves on top. Your pizza recipe is ready to serve!
This pizza recipe will change the mind of anyone who thinks the dish isn't good for you. If you want to go one step further, you can even use whole wheat dough. The use of the grill ensures that you don't need oil and your pizza is healthier than almost anything else you could be having. Whether it's for family or friends, this pizza recipe is bound to be a hit among everyone. Try it out at any time for any occasion and see for yourself!
Rajiv Tiwari is an out and out gourmet whose love of food has made him travel to all top food destinations. In this bouquet of articles Rajiv discusses some quick tips on food recipes, and shows us how you can make people enchanted with lipsmacking food recipes. Pizza, pizza recipeBaked Apple Betty
1, 1 lb., 5 oz. can apple pie filling
1 package spike cake mix
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread pie filling in buttered 9x9x2" baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top of filling. Drizzle top with butter. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.
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1 package spike cake mix
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread pie filling in buttered 9x9x2" baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top of filling. Drizzle top with butter. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.
Quick Tuna Casserole
6 oz. medium noodles
1, 6 oz. can tuna
1/2 cup miracle whip
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup milk
1, 10 & 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
1/2 cup sweet onion (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cook noodles in boiling water until cooked, drain. Combine noodles, soup, and milk. Mix miracle whip, celery, onion, salt and pepper together. Add noodle mixture, and place in ungreased 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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1, 6 oz. can tuna
1/2 cup miracle whip
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup milk
1, 10 & 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
1/2 cup sweet onion (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cook noodles in boiling water until cooked, drain. Combine noodles, soup, and milk. Mix miracle whip, celery, onion, salt and pepper together. Add noodle mixture, and place in ungreased 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!