#64: The Benefits Of Strength Training

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Let’s face it – things in life are easier when you are strong. Strong physically and mentally.  When we think of our physicality – it’s easier to carry groceries, do regular everyday chores, play with our children – I am sure you get the picture. When we refer to strength and our mentality – it’s…

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Moksha Sprouted Salad

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Nikki and I’ve been traveling to India to study yoga for almost 5 years now, and there are things about this amazing country that we miss every time we leave. Chai from small stalls along the road, the constant celebrations of life, all the pandemonium on the streets at anytime of the day (cars, bicycles, rikshaws, cows, dogs, cats)…

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21 Plant Based Muscle Building Recipes

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This is the “ultimate” question many plant based eaters ask and often times even the reason that holds people back from adapting this animal free lifestyle. To be honest I am not surprised that there is much confusion surrounding this topic. Most of us have been conditioned to associate cheese, eggs and a steak as…

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Benefits Of Bodyweight Training + Workout!

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streNG(k)TH – the quality or state of being strong, in particular.   Heart-Pumping and Strengthening: One of the most important benefits of bodyweight exercise is its ability to improve your cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength all at once. Frequently changing your position keeps the heart rate elevated, while body weight and gravity work together to strengthen muscles.…

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day!

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Training legs… you either love it or hate it! I am sure after reading this article you might think again about skipping leg day!   Here I will give you 3 of the MANY benefits there are to training legs:  Who doesn’t have a fitness goal to “burn more fat”? Think cardio machines are the…

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Gym Hacks – Assisted Pull-up

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Most of us go to the gym with a plan. We have an idea of what exercises we are going to do, how they should flow and the weights or machines we will use. However it doesn’t always pan out . The other day Nik & I got to a super crowded gym with limited…

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Take Your Butt From Flat to Full Workout

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This workout challenge is designed to tighten, tone, lift and reshape your butt. Is this challenge easy? “No”. Will your behind be sore? “Probably”. Will it be worth it? “Definitely”. How much time will I have to dedicate to this challenge? “16 minutes or less 2-3x week”  What you’ll need for this challenge: water, a yoga…

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Your Guide To Plant Based Protein Powders

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This is a very common questions we get from our readers and clients. Before I get into this post let me mention that both Nikki and myself are firm believers in striving to get most of our nutrients from real, wholesale sources and keep supplements to a minimum. However let’s face it.  Most of us…

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#38: Your Guide To Plant Based Protein Powders

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  PLAY HERE:  [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_036_-_Comple_Guide_To_Plant_Based.mp3] Walk up and down the aisles of any major health store, and you’re bound to feel overwhelmed by the variety of protein powder available. If you’re unsure about what which nutritional supplement is for you, this is your guide. In this episode we discuss few key points about what to look for and what…

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