TRX Abs

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One of our favorite apparatuses is definitely the TRX suspension training center. We are fortunate enough to have on in Elon’s gym and definitely take advantage of it.

You might be wondering: what is suspension training? The TRX defines it as: “Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete 100s of exercises.”

Through combining our knowledge of TRX set exercises, pilates, yoga, and dance, we have developed this TRX Ab workout.

To effectively complete this workout, we recommend doing each exercise (side plank both sides, plank, v-ups, and crunches) for 30 seconds, repeating the set 3 times. It may take a few go rounds to get to this point, and that is okay! Completely it once or twice is great, just continue to work up to the 3 set goal. For an extra challenge, we have included our modified abs video as well!

Click the links below for the videos to our workouts:
Classic Ab Workout 
Modified Ab Workout

xoxo K&A

Treat Yourself

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After a week of killer workouts, we decided to treat ourselves with a little wine and cheese – cork and cow at home. We created a collection of cheeses, apples, honey, and grains and whipped up some flatbreads. Although it was a treat of sorts, we never stray too far from our healthy lifestyle.

With low fat cheeses, whole wheat breads and crackers, spinach, and a conservative amount of wine, we were able to enjoy an awesome meal without any guilt.

What’s on the platter:IMG_0019-0
Multi-grain crackers (Trader Joe’s)
Fig and olive crackers (Trader Joe’s)
Wheat baguette
Goat Log
Pesto Gouda
Supreme Brie
Fiji Apples
Honey

Flatbread Recipe:
IMG_01301. Preheat oven to 400
2. Spread basil pesto on whole wheat flatbread
3. Cover pesto with spinach leaves
4. Place chunks of low fat mozzarella on top
5. Bake for 6 minute directly on rack

We hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

xoxo K&A

Good Morning Greens

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The best way to wake up is with a green smoothie! The purest form of nutrition, green smoothies are healthier than fruit or veggie juices because they are packed with fiber. There is no better way to boost your energy for the day than with a quick, easy, low cal, and filling drink. Get your veggies without realizing it, stay hydrated, and get that digestion system rolling.

Our favorite morning greenie:

1 cup of soy/almond milk
1 banana (if not frozen, throw a few ice cubes in)
1 cup of spinach or kale
1/2-1 scoop of vanilla protein (depending on the amount and what’s in the fridge, sometimes we will substitute the soy/almond milk for water)

IMG_6358Mix it up with the following additions:

PB2
Cinnamon
Chia Seeds
Oats

Blend up and enjoy!

xoxo K&A

Inception

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Since 2012, we have consistently worked together to establish a healthy lifestyle transparent in our physical appearances. As a result, family members, friends, and peers have asked for tips and tricks to success in the gym and at the grocery store. To more efficiently share with you all our “secrets,” we have decided to launch a blog centered around our lives as cross training athletes. We look forward to sharing with you all our favorite recipes, workout routines, and anything and everything else health and fitness related we can think of.

As dancers and members of the Elon Dance Company, health and fitness have become fields in which we are increasingly passionate. Although our schedules are always quite packed, we prioritize our health, knowing how it continues to reward us infinitely. We want to help you make this lifestyle a priority as well, so we promise you posts as often as we can to reference, encourage, and motivate you. Better your body, better yourself.

xoxo K&A