Morning Myth, Watermelon Salsa, Plyometrics

Tip of the Day: Morning Myth

A lot of people think you should do your workouts in the morning. It's actually not true! I've been reading up on it, and it's actually better to do your workouts in the late afternoon. Your body is fueled from eating breakfast and lunch, and your muscle strength is at it's best, so your body is able to work harder. Obviously it's always best to workout when you're able to work your hardest, so if that's in the morning for you, then by all means do it! It's just not going to be effective if you're exhausted, and your body isn't working it's hardest. If you are going to work out in the morning, make sure you eat breakfast at least a half hour before. Nothing too heavy though. I suggest like some fruit. Light, great for you, and great fuel for your body!


Healthy Recipe: Tropical Watermelon Salsa

I found this recipe in one of my magazines...looks good and it's filled with vitamins!

1 cup watermelon, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup mango, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
1 cup cucumber, seeded, peeled, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
4 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
1 tsp Italian parsley, finely chopped

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine the flavors. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Love salsa!


Exercise: Plyometrics

These are exercises that involve explosive, fast movements. These moves will totally burn those unwanted calories! Try adding these workouts to your routine, you'll love how empowering they are!

Step Lateral Shuffle (Uses a step/box)
Stand w/ your left foot on a low box (or step) and your right foot on the floor about two feet to the right of the box. Bend your knees slightly, keep your chest up, and bend your arms 90 degrees, keeping your elbows close to your body. Push off your left foot and jump to your left, landing with your right foot on the box and your left foot on the floor, knees bent. Push off your right foot to jump back to the starting position. That's one rep. Do 10.

Split Jumps
Stand w/ your feet in a staggered stance, left foot in front of your right, two or three feet apart. Lower your body into a split squat/close lunge. Quickly jump up and scissor-kick your legs so that you land w/ your right leg forward. As soon as your feet land, lower your body into a split squat. That's one rep. Do six.

workouts from womens health